Kinetic photography showcases the art of physics for the common eye.  It is a so-called “experimental” photographic technique. Basically, the camera is tossed or spun while the picture is being taken. This movement distorts the standard view of the scene or object of focus and instead captures the movement of the light. Other mechanisms of taking kinetic photographs includes dropping the camera and shaking the camera during the process of capturing the image. The result is a blurred-motion photograph, with elements of abstract.

It is a risky type of photography, as the photographer must subject his or her camera to a potentially dangerous situation.  While the goal is to vigorously move the camera, the handler should also have a steady and quick hand to catch the camera before it falls entirely to the surface.

Many kinetic photographs are taken so that the result is a long-exposure type effect. Oftentimes this is at night, when the light will come out even more distorted for a more dramatic picture. To properly execute a kinetic photograph, it is important to change your camera settings to use a slow shutter speed, or just set a timer.

All the images below are examples of the beautiful, and slightly dangerous type of photography (for the camera, at least). Many more exist and can be seen on the photographers’ pages, which can be reached by simply clicking on the image itself.

Light Show 04 by Krassy

Neon Waitress Toss III by David Reeves

Hearts by Krassy

Untitled by Gregory James Walsh

Queen Anne McMenamins by Matilda Ben

Estrada by Sra. Mozart

Splosiveness by Wouldpkr

Emergent Photonic Emissions by Adam Neil Ward

Untitled