STEP BY STEP SET YOUR DSLR TO SHOOT MULTIPLE FRAMES

Make use of your Canon’s multiple exposure mode for creative results

01 pick the kit

If your camera doesn’t have a dedicated multiple exposure mode, you can combine the two frames in Photoshop later. We were using a Canon EOS 7D Mk II and a 50mm lens. A zoom lens might help you to compose your two frames more quickly.

02 camera Settings

Switch to Av mode, and select Spot metering. This is an easy way to expose the shot correctly in changing light. Use a low ISO of around 160, and start with an aperture of at least f/5. Just make sure the whole of the model’s face is in focus.

03 Shooting mode

Find the Multiple Exposure mode in your camera’s shooting menu. There are several different options to choose from; Average mode is the best place to start, as it automatically underexposes each frame so the final image is correctly exposed.

04 Silhouette Shooting

Shoot from a low perspective to isolate the portrait against the bright sky. Dial in positive exposure compensation to blow out the sky. Your second image only fills in the dark areas of the base image. If you’re working indoors, shoot against a plain wall.

05 detail image

Next, find something captivating to fill in your silhouette with. Natural elements, like trees and flowers, work well. Use Live View as a guide when you shoot the second image. It enables you to see the base photo with a preview of the overlay.

06 tweak and repeat

There’s plenty of experimentation to be had here. You might want to change to the Additive shooting mode, underexposing each shot a little as you go. You could also work with more than two frames. Just avoid making the final result too cluttered.