Artistic Photo How-To Guides

Smashing Motion Blur

How do you take artistic photos? How do you make car lights streak or take fancy sports shots? Turn to the internet for your free answers.

More people are into “serious” photography than ever before, and the internet is largely to thank. Whereas before, just about every family had a point and shoot film camera, very few had single lens reflex (SLR) cameras.

These days, photography has boomed, thanks to cheaper digital SLRs and the popularity of photo sharing sites, from communities based around exchanging social pictures, to platforms for showcasing photographic talent, like Flickr.

To feed this newfound curiosity, a variety of instructional and inspirational websites are popping up online.

This gallery comes from Smashing Magazine who collected 45 image blurred photography, a technique that gives photos a painted appearance due to the use of motion blur.

These photos are created by slowing the shutter speed, which makes the lighter areas appear to streak.

Artistic Photography
Opportunity to create unique and visually striking images by experimenting with techniques like motion blur.
Online Instructional Websites
Disruptive potential for online platforms that offer free guides and tutorials on various photography techniques.
Rise of Amateur Photography
Opportunity to cater to the growing market of amateur photographers by providing accessible tools and resources.

Where This Applies

Photography Equipment
Potential for innovative camera equipment catering to the needs of artistic photographers experimenting with motion blur techniques.
Online Learning Platforms
Disruptive potential for online platforms offering specialized photography courses and tutorials to cater to the rising demand.
Photography Community Platforms
Opportunity to create online communities that bring together amateur photographers to learn, share and collaborate on artistic photography projects.
SCORE
2.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 64%
Activity 15%
Freshness 8%

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