CREATE MULTIPLE EXPOSURES

Leonardo Mascaro (leonardomascaro.com) explains how to create this popular effect in-camera, free from Photoshop

1 ACTIVATE MULTIPLE EXPOSURE MODE

explore your camera’s function menu and locate the builtin multiple exposure mode. While there is some variation between different manufacturers, this is often found in the shooting menu on your DSLR, or in the custom Functions tab.

2 SELECT FRAME COUNT

After enabling, adjust how many frames you want to combine and how they are going to be combined. The difference between effects will vary depending on the subject you’re shooting, so it’s best to try them all and see which works best for you.

3 PLAN YOUR IMAGE

even in the digital world, I recommend trying to create the final image in your mind before pressing the shutter. consider how many images you are planning to blend and what result you are trying to achieve. check camera settings and take the first shot.

4 SHOOT YOUR SECOND IMAGE

choose from two options. You can shoot the second frame looking through the viewfinder, trying to imagine where and how this second image will blend with the previous one. Or, use the LcD screen to frame the second one, having the first shot still visible on the display.

5 REVIEW AND RESHOOT

After the second picture, the camera will take a few seconds and you’ll be able to see the final result. Your camera won’t always create the exact image you had in mind, but a lot of times it will surprise you with something interesting, so it’s worth experimenting.

6 PERFECT YOUR SHOT

Once you’ve seen the blended image, consider alternative compositions and try varying the number of frames used to make the final photograph. Don’t forget to check essential aspects like sharpness, exposure and focus in all of the component images.