Long Exposure Portraits with Color Gels

October 20, 2025

Photographer Bee Trofort shows how to create stunning long exposure portraits with color gels using simple studio lighting techniques. Learn how to set up a three-light system, control spill on a black background, and direct your subject for motion trails that add drama and creativity. Bee shares practical tips on shutter drag, aperture, and using manual focus for sharp results, plus budget-friendly hacks like iPhone flashlights and light bracelets. Perfect for photographers looking to add bold, dynamic effects to their portrait work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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