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Street Photography Assignments
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Street Photography Assignments

by Valerie Jardin
September 2020
Beginner
204 pages
3h 17m
English
Rocky Nook
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ASSIGNMENT 14

Blue Hour

ASSIGNMENT

Did you miss the golden hour? You’re in luck. One of my favorite times to photograph is the blue hour!

TECHNIQUE

The blue hour is also known as twilight. It does not last an hour, but it is the time just before sunrise and just after sunset. It’s appropriately named because everything around you actually turns a cool shade of blue. Because this is happening before or after the sun sets, forget about shadows, sunbursts, or rim light. You will, however, have to worry about stabilizing your camera or holding it really still if you shoot handheld.

If your camera is steady, it’s a good time to capture long exposure shots of people and vehicles going by. Refer to Assignment 17: The Street at Night on page 46 for additional ...

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ISBN: 9781681986814