SUMMARY
Photographer Gary Gough shares techniques for shooting minimalist long exposures, even when light conditions are unfavorable. Working at Happisburgh Beach during low tide and flat, cloudless light, Gough utilizes a 15-stop ND filter to achieve stripped-back compositions. He focuses on compositional elements like the "real estate" of the frame, often pushing the horizon down to emphasize smoothed water over an empty sky. Gough also demonstrates how to incorporate elements like wave wash into compositions rather than fighting them, emphasizing productivity when conditions are not ideal.
TAKEAWAYS
Minimalist long exposure photography requires adapting to challenging conditions like flat light and tides.
Gary Gough uses a 15-stop ND filter to create stripped-back compositions at Happisburgh Beach.
Compositional focus includes prioritizing water over empty skies and using wave wash as an element.
The tutorial emphasizes working with limitations rather than waiting for ideal light.