Learn how to create long exposure steel wool photography photos.
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Have you ever wondered how to make these spinning steel wool photographs?
All details on gear and camera settings are listed below.
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I like the colors and processing of the image in the header. I did that photograph in an abandoned concrete building so the sparks really bounced everywhere.
Here is what you need to create a similar steel wool photography.
Gear and camera settings used:
- Camera or mobile phone that allows you to hold the shutter open for 10 to 20 seconds.
- Tripod
- Steel wool (000 size is best)
- Dog chain or rope attached to an egg beater (this holds the steel wool).
- 9-volt battery. To ignite the steel wool.
- Eye protection
- Gloves
Once you have your shot framed and all the settings dialed in, you can set a 10-second timer and then run to the location of the photoshoot.
I would recommend using manual focus on the exact spot where you are going to stand.
This is also way much more fun if you have a friend tag along.
Then just spin your steel wool in a circle or over your head and get creative with it!
***The steel wool burns at a very high temperature and the sparks fly a long distance. So make sure there’s nothing flammable on the ground around you.
My camera settings:
- Sony A7III
- ISO 50
- 28M Tamron Lens
- f16
- 20-second exposure
Software used:
- @lightroom
- @photoshop
- @nikcollection_official
More Steel Wool Long Exposure Photos
Steel wool pics by Rudolf Kirchner
The below images I did over water which gives an interesting effect.
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