How To: Shoot Incredible Astro Portraits. Plus: Fujifilm X100S Tested

You are receiving this message because you signed up for the Popular Photography e-newsletter. Click here if you wish to unsubscribe. How To: Shoot Incredible Astro Portraits. Plus: Fujifilm X100S Tested June 27, 2013 Breaking news from America's top photo magazines Tips From a Pro: Robert Paetz's Astro Photography Engagement Portraits Who needs a paper backdrop when you have the Milky Way at your disposal? One of the most challenging aspects of being a wedding and portrait photographer can be the constant need to come up with new ideas and locations. California-based shooter, Robert Paetz decided to use the night sky as a backdrop and the resulting images are as unique as they are impressive. In this interview, Robert shares his technique as well his inspiration. SEE MORE >> Camera Test: Fujifilm X100S This update of the celebrated X100 has faster AF and a larger sensor High-Speed Droplet Photography: An Introduction With the right kit, it's easier to capture liquid splashes than you think 2013 Popular Photography Readers' Photo Contest Enter our biggest contest of the year Photo of the Day See the whole gallery here.  Be the first to hear about new stuff on PopPhoto.com by subscribing to our revamped RSS feed! TECH SUPPORT Photo Terms A-Z A is For Action: Want to enliven your action shots? Blur is the key. For simple blur: Drop the shutter speed one or two notches below action-freezing speed to blur the hands and feet of runners, the spokes and pedals of bicycles, etc. Add flash for ghosting: With flash on relatively close subjects, you can lower the shutter speed even further. Use second-curtain sync to get a ghost trail behind the subject. Pan with the motion: Use very slow shutter speeds to blur the background into a streak. See all 26 tips here. Do you have Tech Support Question? Post it on our Facebook Page.   More from PopPhoto.com:   Change your preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Forward this email Add newsletter@email.popphoto.com to your address book to ensure our emails reach your inbox. Copyright © Bonnier Corporation, 460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 200, Winter Park, FL 32789 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are those of the sponsors and are not an endorsement nor do they reflect the opinions of Bonnier Corporation or any of its publications.