Have your subject jump and hold a pose mid-air. Use a very fast shutter speed to freeze the motion at the peak of the jump.
Press the shutter and quickly pull the zoom out while the photo is being taken. 2. Forced Perspective
While the shutter is open, use a flashlight or laser pointer to "draw" shapes or words in the air. 5. Abstract Water Droplets Trick Photography Tutorials
Mastering manual settings—specifically aperture and shutter speed—is the foundation of almost every trick.
Whether you want to make someone fly or paint with light, these techniques are great starting points for beginners. 1. The Zoom Burst Have your subject jump and hold a pose mid-air
Use laser pens, flashlights, CDs for rainbow reflections, or even kitchen tools like meat probes to add interesting textures and light. ⚡ 5 Popular Trick Tutorials
Place your subjects at different distances from the camera. If one person stands very close and another far away, they can appear to be interacting (like "holding up" the Leaning Tower of Pisa). 3. Levitation Photography Create the illusion of floating without needing a harness. The Zoom Burst Use laser pens
Essential for long exposure tricks like light trails or "ghost" effects where the camera must remain perfectly still.