Start by setting your Nikon D3200 to manual mode and selecting a slow shutter speed, anywhere from 2-10 seconds (or longer) depending on the effect you want to achieve. This extended exposure time allows moving subjects to become partially transparent, creating that signature ghostly look. Next, have your subject slowly move through the frame during the exposure, either walking, dancing, or making fluid arm movements. The slower and more graceful their movements, the more wispy and ethereal the final image will appear. You can also experiment with having the subject pause and hold a pose for part of the exposure, then continue moving, resulting in a partially defined figure emerging from the background. To add an extra layer of intrigue, try shooting in low light conditions or against a dark backdrop, which will make the ghostly shapes stand out even more dramatically. With a bit of practice, you'll be able to capture hauntingly images.Using the built in timer or a handheld shutter release will assist you greatly. If you don't have a tripod, use anything available (tree stump, bench, railing, bag of rice,cooler) .
I highly recommend you watch a youtube video on your camera. If you want to really learn all the possibilities of your camera. Forcing myself to shoot in manual mode has improved my images greatly. Just remember to have fun and keep trying. Best of luck :-)
@darchibald That is something I am looking forward to seeing. Remember, you can be the model with self timer ;-) or... find a close to life size skeleton, attach to a pole and you put it in place (wearing black) and remove it. I'd help if closer. Maybe the mrs. is willing. Fall can't come fast enough.
I highly recommend you watch a youtube video on your camera. If you want to really learn all the possibilities of your camera. Forcing myself to shoot in manual mode has improved my images greatly. Just remember to have fun and keep trying. Best of luck :-)
I'll be trying as soon as I can. Thank you so much.