Review of Bluristic version 1.8 for iPhone
Known for its unique features, Bluristic has become an increasingly popular tool among creative photographers over the past year.
I am pleased to announce the release of a new iPhone version, featuring an expanded set of creative tools together with improvements to stability and usability.
Read on to discover the latest changes and see Bluristic in a whole new light.
The Art in Being Yourself
Sometimes unexpected moments remind us why our core values matter.
This post reflects on one such experience and the importance of staying true to your own creative principles.
Advancing ICM - Multiple Exposure blends
So far, our Intentional Camera Movement techniques have been restricted to motion captured within a single exposure.
In this article, however, we explore how combining multiple exposures opens entirely new creative directions for ICM photography.
Mobile ICM - long exposure app comparison test
The mechanism behind long exposure on a standard camera is well understood, but mobile devices operate very differently, producing distinct results.
In this post I attempt to discover how long exposure images are actually created on mobile devices.
Along the way I identify tell-tale signs that not only distinguish mobile long exposures from traditional cameras but also reveal differences between the apps themselves.
Advancing ICM - Interpreting the Human Form: Techniques
In the previous post, we explored the concepts behind applying ICM to capture the human form.
Here, the focus shifts to technique- ranging from subtle micro-movements to more complex multi-exposure compositions.
Advancing ICM - Interpreting the Human Form: Concepts
This two-part Advancing ICM series explores the creative challenges of photographing the human form with intentional camera movement - first through key concepts of form, gesture and recognition, then through the techniques used to bring these ideas to life.
Advancing ICM - Multiple Imprinting
Following on from the imprint technique, this post considers multiple imprinting as a natural extension.
It introduces the idea of adding further moments of stillness within a single exposure, and explores how structure and motion can coexist within ICM.
Advancing ICM - the power of Imprint
If I had to point to one technique that reshaped how I approach ICM, it would be what I call Imprinting.
Rather than letting movement override a scene, imprinting allows its character to remain, woven into the motion itself.
In this post, I explore what that means in practice, what it can bring to your own images, and how camera direction influences the final result.
Advancing ICM - expanding the experience
While the ICM Unlocked series established a foundational understanding of the craft, it was never intended as an endpoint.
This new series explores processes that move beyond those foundations - pushing into evolving boundaries and new creative territory.
ICM unlocked - Conclusions
This post offers a concise summary of the foundations established in the ICM Unlocked series.
The series is intended to help photographers make more informed choices to achieve more consistent and satisfying results.
Following the conclusion, there is a brief teaser as to what comes next- aimed at photographers who wish to take their ICM to the next level.
ICM unlocked - challenges to understand and overcome
In the last episode, we explored the concepts that can make ICM more predictable - and ultimately more successful.
But like any worthwhile pursuit, ICM brings its own set of unique challenges. Learn to overcome them, and you move closer to mastering the essence of the craft.
Bluristic- understanding capture modes
Previous explorations of the Bluristic app focused on a single capture mode - a deliberate choice that allowed for a more controlled introduction to the app.
In this post, I compare all three capture modes - Blend, Additive, and Negative- not only to highlight their differing characteristics, but to better understand how each can be applied creatively.
ICM unlocked - key considerations that lead to success
ICM is often seen as being unpredictable, but it’s not without structure. Behind every successful image lies an understanding of how movement, timing, contrast, and direction interact.
In this article, we explore key things to think about that can help transform ICM from trial and error into a more intentional and rewarding process.
ICM unlocked - subject and movement selection
Understanding how movement interacts with your subject lies at the very heart of Intentional Camera Movement.
In this post, we explore how to maintain a sense of form in the image, primary subject choices and how choosing the right motion for each can lead to more predictable results.
ICM unlocked - an introduction to motion
Drawing from presentations I have given to camera clubs on the subject of Intentional Camera Movement, this is the first in a series documenting what I have learned through my own exploration of ICM techniques.
The series will build on commonly accepted fundamentals, addressing some of the gaps I feel are often overlooked. It will then progress into more advanced concepts and approaches designed to support both beginners and more experienced practitioners.
Has photography come full circle?
As photography increasingly embraces abstract techniques, I see clear parallels with styles from the 1900s that continue to inspire me.
This makes me wonder: has photography now come full circle?
Bluristic - reflections
What started as curious exploration of the Bluristic app turned into a far more rewarding creative detour.
This post brings together a collection of my favorite results, alongside images that demonstrate the scope of the application.
Find your tribe!
In an age of endless exposure and fleeting interaction, building a like-minded community can be surprisingly hard.
Here I reflect on the importance of finding your own tribe, connecting with people who truly inspire and challenge your photography.
seeing with a liberated eye
Over time, my way of assessing photos has evolved, moving through phases of instinctive likes and rigid rule-following.
Read on to discover how embracing a more liberated, emotion-led approach has transformed the way I view the work of others - and, more importantly, my own.
the power of Imprints
As photographers, it’s easy to overlook the sub-processes involved in making an image. Many of these steps become second nature, things we repeat over and over without much thought.
In this blog, I’ll share one technique I often use in my ICM work, one that I only recently realized I rely on more than I was consciously aware of.