5 TIPS for Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) Photography

ICM Photography (Intentional camera movement) isn't just random wiggling of the camera, there is a method to it!
In this video I gave you 5 TIPS to get you started.
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[simonbarnes]

I love ICM. I actually prefer it to traditional photography. It takes me back to art history A level in school and art college studying the old masters. I’ve been shooting ICM out on my daily walks with my wife. You’re right though. You need to take lots of photos to get a good few ones to work on. ICM for me is more about capturing what you feel than what see, because the blending and layering comes from within.

[tilerman]

I got into ICM photography totally by accident. I was out one evening walking the Sth Bank in London snapping away at people but wasn't keeping an eye on my settings. Got home, put pictures onto my pc and i was pleasantly surprised to say the least. Not everyone's cup of tea but something I'm really getting into. Great advice BTW with the ND filter. Was about to buy one when i read that my Fuji camera has one built into it, didn't even know that so that's a right result. Thanks Andy, great tutorial.

[janmartin]

Fantastic I’m going out tonight sunset thank you you so much Andy’s tips are my go to videos love your work at your voice comes across so calm and relaxed xxxx❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[robertmeyerson]

Andy... you've given me a whole new world to explore !!

[ShaneTurnbull]

Thank you for the tip on the 6 stop circular nd filter Andy. Always worry myself when experimenting with my Lee Big Stopper. And look forward to seeing more tips 👍

[chubbychops]

Thank you ANdy, I learned something new from you and I appreciate your sweet sense of humour! I think I can remember most of your points.

[juliewatson]

Really helpful Andrew. I’m enjoying learning and exploring this art form.

[Francesca]

Great set of tips Andy. Thanks.
I still need to practice so I don’t get a twirl but more of a smooth flow of clouds down into the foreground. If that’s makes sense!

[EMC]

New to ICM. Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing.

[martingreenberg]

Thank you for this video.

The ND is necessary during the day. Many times I’ve lowered the ISO and aperture and I blow out the highlights without the ND filter.

Chimping is critical for me. I can’t previsualize accurately so I’m getting feedback and adjusting my movement or shutter speed. Great advise to shoot a lot. We all have large SD cards. I only get about 2-5% of my images that I like. I have learned many ways not to do ICM. In the end the difference between a professional and amateur photographer is the professional photographer only shares their good images.

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[sdc]

This is very helpful. I've just discovered this technique, and I'm going to play around with it a bit. Cheers!

[jimwlouavl]

Good tips. Looking forward to practicing this technique. Thanks.

[keithnmdowling]

Helpful basics as I begin to move out of a creative rut...

[MarinalliaArt]

Thank you for this advices that helpes to start with camera movement. Best continuation 💫

[JH-qvxv]

I'm new to ICM, good tips. Thanks

[jefffiles]

Had a lightbulb moment when you said about moving light round your subject, makes sense now you've said it. In your hands Andy, ICM - Incredably Creative Masterful!!

[ankes.]

Thank you so much for these helpful tipps! I love the look of ICM and tried it myself on a couple occasions, but I wasn't very happy with the results. Now I have some guidlines for the next time.

[photobizmethod]

Too much fun! Thank you for the awesome video!

[evelinemarinisse]

Thanks for your video, I'm a starter in fotography so thanks for the information. I'am going to work on this today. I will look again at your you tube videos! It does help me to get started.

[MrYankee]

just discovered you Andy and immediately subbed..great stuff !..never thought about moving the camera in all of those positions before..such simple but invaluable advice..thanks !