Zoom Effect

Everybody is familiar with the “zoom effect” photos, but not many photographers use this technique. Maybe because most of us do not think of it when shooting. This is a shame, because the technique is actually quite easy to master with modern digital cameras. What is Zoom effect anyway? It is a photograph where subject looks like either moving towards or away from you with motion lines.

This effect can be achieved in post-production with programs like Photoshop, but we are not gonna talk about it here. We want to spend more time photographing, not sitting in front of computer all the time. So here are a few tips how to achieve zoom effect that looks great.