"In-Between Worlds"
"I’ve always wanted to try In-Camera multiple exposure photography, but the camera I had couldn’t do this technique, so I never got to experiment. Later, I felt stuck doing the same thing repeatedly and wanted to try something new. That’s when I decided—why not explore this genre? I borrowed a camera from a friend that had the In-Camera multiple exposure feature and experimented for a week. Before the experiment, I bought the necessary mounts for my manual lenses."
With my new setup, I started testing this technique on birds and was amazed by the endless possibilities. In single exposure photography, I love adding multiple elements to my compositions to enhance the scene. With In-Camera multiple exposure, I feel like my vision has doubled since I can now combine more than one frame.
At first, I struggled to get the results I wanted because the camera only balances the exposure, but something still felt off. So, I spoke with a fellow photographer who has been doing this for a decade, and after getting his insights, I realized where I was going wrong and figured out how to improve.
Many people think In-Camera multiple exposure photography isn’t "legit," and some simply say, "Oh, it's multiple exposure." But it’s not as simple as it seems. Since everything happens in-camera, why not push its limits? The execution is exciting, and anyone who loves creative photography will definitely enjoy this genre.
For a few days, I experimented by changing lenses between exposures to achieve different effects. Later, I tried using the same lens for both exposures. For the first exposure, I used intentional camera movement (ICM) to create textures and patterns. For the second exposure, I try to find the subject, compose the shot, and let the camera merge everything into the final image.
It’s been 15 days since I started experimenting with In-Camera multiple exposure photography, and I’m already loving it. I’m excited to keep testing it for a few more weeks and see what I can create!
Thank you :)