How to do Steel Wool Photography

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Here you’ll learn how to create steel wool photography in an easy way with little equipment. We’ll look at best practices, what camera settings to use and how to get those creative fire spinning effects using steel wool, a camera, the knowledge of photography, a castle and an umbrella!
This is a really fun task to do and is created using what’s called long exposures. The steel wool is lit then spun in the air. This causes oxygen to mix with the wool which in turn makes the steel spark and glow generating these lovely light trails which is the main look of steel wool photography.
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@jeffclarkofclarklesparkle3103 5 лет назад

Im not a professional by far at photography, but with how you explained it I could understand everything. Thank you Sir!! This is amazing!

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Thanks Jeff glad it helped 👍

@patatipatata9726 5 лет назад

I’m out of words. You’re simply the best, Mark! You’re not simply an expert photographer, you’re an artist! Just keep going, you make people dream high. Thanks.

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Thanks, appreciate the comments 😊

@paultrunfull3324 3 года назад

As someone who has been doing Lightpainting/wirewool spinning for a long time use '000' wirewool as it burns brighter. Also have the spinner spin the whisk to there front (nearest the camera). Also some of the best results are shot at blue hour gives a nice contrast.

@sky360aerialmedia 2 года назад

Very helpful, thank you. Is it important to strike a surface to ignite the wool? What triggers the burn best? 🔥

@paultrunfull3324 2 года назад

@@sky360aerialmedia Hi there' no you don't have strike a surface to ignite the wool, just place the battery terminals onto the wool at the same time and it will light. Fluffing the wool (pulling the wool apart) will help it burn better. Hope this helps.

@alfie1534 4 месяца назад

hi, i’ve been doing this for about a week now and currently looking to order some wire wool and just wondering what the difference is between 0000 and 000 cause google says to use 0000 but im not sure which to go for

@paultrunfull3324 4 месяца назад

@@alfie1534 Hi there the difference is that 0000 is the finner and is easier to light, always go for the type with the most 0's.

@agentaxe 6 лет назад

One of the few photographers that saws how he really feels when he takes the shot.That is reality!Subbed

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks, glad to have you on board 😊

@denniscrabtree2170 5 лет назад

You seemed so excited like a little kid at the end, having so much fun! Love it!

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Thanks Dennis, it was loads of fun 👍

@swapnildaware-e3f 11 месяцев назад

You are very responsible sir. The way you explain all the safety measures tells that you care for people.

@n8thal718 5 лет назад

The overhead photo was awesome!!! Thxs.

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Your welcome 👍

@karmagod8477 5 лет назад

Nice, the sheer joy when u get the pic u r looking for.

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Thanks, glad you liked it 👍

@rafaelramirez4419 5 лет назад

Literally struggled so much prior to watching this video and the results were surreal after watching this, thank you!

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

No problem, glad to help. Make sure you tag the shots #theschoolofphotography on social media so we can see them 👍😊

@andysuzierawlins5462 Год назад

Did steel wool photography for the 1st time last night, so fun and addictive, want to try other stuff than just a beach.

@davehill851 3 года назад

Great lesson thank you &'"let's load up the whisk" is my favourite phrase of 2020 😂👍

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Ha 😁😂

@markwadsworthphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks for the information, great video. I've done this for fun before and now I'm going to take some low light photos.

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

+Mark Wadsworth Photography Glad you liked it 😊

@caraame 4 года назад

Wow...foxy lady! Your model is a stunner.

@havocproltd 2 года назад

you had me at white balance!

@romeucarreira6215 4 года назад

Just started yesterday your on line complete guide course and I'm enjoying a lot. Greetings from Portugal 😉📸

@theschoolofphotography 4 года назад

Great to hear!

@TheSoccerseeker 2 года назад

The flower pot firework..i used that to photograph raining fire

@jardom6044 6 лет назад

The cover photo is amazing.

@magdacronje2222 4 года назад

Wow!!!! Awesome! Fabulous!! Fire Fire!! Absolutely love it! Very good teamwork....

@theschoolofphotography 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@GenerationGap69 6 лет назад

really enjoyed the video. nice shots, really liked the shot with the umbrella and raining fire

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks Wayne, glad you liked it 😊

@chrishill2489 6 лет назад

Brilliant again Marc and love the out takes at the end. Gonna give it a go but the hardest bit will be convincing my son(17) to be the whisk revolver lol 😂

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks Chris, It's great fun to do, just be safe!

@iainmccallum5535 4 года назад

This simply explained something I've been looking at trying for some time, thank you.

@carlomatik6392 7 лет назад

Your voice is pure eargasm, gotta love everything you say

@theschoolofphotography 7 лет назад

+Let'sPeter not quite sure how to react to that but thanks anyway :)

@ThirdHillFromTheLeft 6 лет назад

CarloB I was thinking the same thing.

@anabanana7305 6 лет назад

CarloB I

@monadixon8717 5 лет назад

Thank you for the videos you post. They’re extremely helpful. I’ve a photography assignment I’m working on, it’s a final project at university, and I plan to attempt steel wool photography. Your video has given me a good bit of knowledge. Let’s see if I can put it into practice.

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

You're welcome Mona, good luck with the shoot 👍

@jigsyt9993 3 года назад

Wonderful

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@faheemaslam48 4 года назад

this is the best video explaining this incredible technique. thank you.

@damien5558 4 года назад

Wow the one above her head was stunning aspeshly when the sparks was bounsing off the wall

@theschoolofphotography 4 года назад

Thank you!

@antonwilde3848 3 года назад

Amazing pictures, gonna have to try this

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Good luck 👍😊

@DigitalPhotoMentor 2 года назад

Great images, love the one where it goes over the camera. I've done something similar. Just a tip, when making an orb you need the model to walk around in a circle with the fulcrum point in the middle. If she just rotates you get a funny looking not round one.

@kirstenryklief5512 6 лет назад

inlove with this tutorial

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

+Kirsten Ryklief thanks 😊👍

@D.radventures2021 4 года назад

You are an amazing artist and the way you explained everything makes things easier to understand. You answered my # 1 question that most photographers seem to forget to explain and it is HOW TO FOCUS. 💯🔥🙏 Liked and subscribed!

@theschoolofphotography 4 года назад

Welcome aboard 👍

@garyholman8634 5 лет назад

Thanks Mark, I love this video, and out of all the people I have listened to over the years you are the best at explaining. You are in the right job for sure. I have subscribed, that's a no brainer. You and the lovely model must be well pleased with these shots though, as they were great at a perfect location as well. Drinks all round in pub after that shoot. ha!

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Thanks Gary, glad to have you on board 👍

@crunchytaco7734 5 лет назад

Great clip. Love shooting with the whisk. So many cool ideas. And thank you for sharing yours.

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

You're welcome, glad it helped 👍

@blackmamba3427 4 года назад

Awesome video and tutorial 👌

@theschoolofphotography 4 года назад

Thanks a lot 😊

@WayneD-d9z 29 дней назад

Awesome thank you

@nataliaq666 6 лет назад

This is a wonderful video! Loved the mini class on steel wool photography. Subscribed on all platforms. I can't wait to go through the rest of the lessons!!

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks Natalia, glad to have you on board 👍

@markferrell2470 4 года назад

It is something I’m going have to try, I think you need to give a little more recognition to Lura. She is a beautiful young lady and does a great job

@scottiethegreat74 5 лет назад

Wow!! Amazing pictures!! I am definitely going to try that!!

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Glad you liked it 👍

@scottiethegreat74 5 лет назад

@@theschoolofphotography I used to work as a juggler, but never did photography back then, this has also given me a reason to pull out the old fire juggling clubs, and do some experimenting. New to photography, and still learning!! Definitely going to check out some more of your videos for more ideas like this one to try!! Great video 😊😊

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

@@scottiethegreat74 now that would be cool! Be careful 👍

@scottiethegreat74 5 лет назад

@@theschoolofphotography Always careful playing with fire!!

@Stuffed007 3 года назад

Wonderful easy to understand tutorial love this RU-vidr 😊..

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Thank you so much 😀

@princepatel674 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for those free lessons. Really impressed with the ideas. Thanks once again 😊

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

+prince patel you're welcome. Lots more to come so make sure you subscribe to be notified 😊

@JohnSmith-zv8km 6 лет назад

really nice advice thankyou

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

+John Smith thanks, don't forget to tag #theschoolofphotography if you upload any examples 👍

@tigerroar649 5 лет назад

Simply awesome!!!. The footage of fire is amazing so as the model, she's so beautiful. Thank you for the camera setting tip.

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

You're welcome Paul, glad it helped you out 👍

@ShouravHossain 6 лет назад

I love this video. Thanks for this great idea. Love you

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks, glad you liked it 👍

@babarrajaofficial5696 6 лет назад

This is The Best Video I Have Ever Seen On RU-vid! Very satisying 👌👏

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

+Babar Raja OFFICIAL thanks, don't forget to subscribe for more 👍

@Vincent-gt3gx 4 года назад

That was a "GREAT" video. Keep up the good work!

@theschoolofphotography 4 года назад

Thank you Vincent👍

@WildlifeWoody 5 лет назад

amazing

@ahmedgaber8424 6 лет назад

It's amazing ,Thanks

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

You're welcome Ahmed, glad you liked it 👍

@DucosmoFotografias 5 лет назад

Que show. Parabéns!

@realbaekxoxol2497 6 лет назад

Wow it's amazing-

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

+T HK thanks, don't forget to subscribe for more 👍

@Rulzan 4 года назад

great video, kudos

@theschoolofphotography 4 года назад

Thanks 👍

@facttvofficial42 6 лет назад

U r amazing ur work is awesome

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks

@iwanvlog3478 6 лет назад

very very nice, sir... you make it so amazing

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks 👍

@joathamivan4302 6 лет назад

great tutorial

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks, don't forget to subscribe for more :)

@mtippett80 3 месяца назад

brilliant video!!!!! if doing it on your own, any tips for setting up the focus?

@chinnapraneethchinna5365 6 лет назад

Supar photography sir

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks 👍

@haroldofkernow9279 2 года назад

Wicked tutorial! Deffo keen to give this a go! What Tripod is that Manfrotto you're using? & is there a lower budget decent tripod that yourself, or anyone in the comments can recommend? I've been looking at second hand Manfrotto and other high quality tripods as I don't have loads of money, but need a decent tripod really bad! Also, I've just experimented with long exposure photos, and also time lapses, so have a look at the video I've just put up today from Kennal Vale if anyones interested. Cheers.

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

Hi Harold, it's the 190. Here is a video on tripods review ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yeyBA67LBsk.html thanks

@speedbuggy16v 6 лет назад

incredible pics, and a cute gal, thanks for the tips, subscribed!

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks glad you liked it and good to have you on board 👍

@Chogogo717 6 лет назад

Nice work. Thanks for putting this together.

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

+Caleb Mcelhaney thanks, glad you liked it. 👍

@SoCalJeepro 6 лет назад

That’s was amazing thank you

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks Salvador glad you liked it. Don't forget to subscribe for more 👍

@daveoutdoors4949 5 лет назад

Well done

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Thanks David, glad you liked it 😊

@hamzaingenieur1925 6 лет назад

Merci pour votre explication

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks, you're welcome 😊

@monicaf.9913 2 года назад

This is amazing and you explain it perfectly that we can understand every bit of it! Thank you so much and I can't WAIT to try this out!! BUT... Can you tell me what kind of Steel wool your using for this shoot?? I've never seem it in that form and as big as you have it. Are there different types of Steel Wool? Does it matter what kind we use? All this time I thought of using SOS scrubbing pads (It's steel wool but with some sorts of blue cleaning stuff in it?) I'm guessing that would NOT be the right kind of steal wool?? 😉

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

Hi it's just steel wool from the DIY store. Not any special type. 👍

@yensysaerialimaging3523 5 лет назад

might be 2 stupid questions.. but 1- how did you light her up in the pic with the umberalla? and 2- how were you able to capture such smooth slow mo? thanks for a great video

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Hi, not stupid at all. She was lit with flash and the filming was done at 100 fps. Hope that helps

@ColdWarVet607 4 года назад

Way, Way Cool or should I say Hot! Live here across the pond in the US, don't have one of those Castle Relics laying around that I could borrow. Will have to do ti in my yard, wouldn't be the first time I set the house on fire!

@Izerman13 5 лет назад

I agree with that guy. I love your accent, i'm American so I am jealous. Having said that I watched your video went out and tried this. I was amazed, thanks to you my very first shot was perfect!! I went for 8 seconds at f9 iso100 and was blown away!!! I think this looks so amazing!! I cannot wait to get on a river in NH this winter and do some steel wool photography. Liked and Subscribed. Thank you Sir!! :)

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

You're welcome, glad to have you on board 👍

@HonestKay72 3 года назад

I am here for extra tips for wool photography. I tried some this past weekend. I did alright but want more ideas, thanks. One thing, I believe you said to have camera on autofocus 1st then switch to manual? If at night, should I use a light or something to get the focus 1st?

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Hi, yes do that. I show you how in the video. Thanks

@scpofficial2575 6 лет назад

Loved the tutorial. May I please know about the focal length used in the shoot.

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks glad you liked it. The focal length changes in each shot, ranging from about 16mm to 80mm. Thanks

@brianc4845 3 года назад

You can also use a 9 volt battery to start the steel wool

@Bungbuladakh 6 лет назад

What genre of photographie is that ? That look fantastique.

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Steel wool photography. Thanks

@alveebabu 6 лет назад

Great tutorial

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

+ALVEE BABU PRODUCTION thanks appreciate the comments. Don't forget to subscribe for more 😊

@blueman841 5 лет назад

Thanks for posting this, it clears up some questions I have had about this. One question I was always wondering, Do you light the wool and wait for the camera to start or are you already swing the wool around before the camera starts?

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Hi Dave, you swing the wool before the camera starts. You can see us doing it in the video. Hope that helps 👍

@31993ify 6 лет назад

Awesome 👏

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

thanks :)

@31993ify 6 лет назад

The School of Photography i recently got a camera as a gift nothing special 1300d and i really like your videos and you have amazing skills.

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

😊😊👍

@GhostRangerr 6 лет назад

That looks amazing :)

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

+JadFox696 it is 😊 give it a try and send us the results.

@zinnaalam1886 7 лет назад

Really Awesome...

@theschoolofphotography 7 лет назад

+Zinna Alam thanks Zinna

@roadrunnerruud61 5 лет назад

Great tuturial. After 6.50 you are speaking about the shot with a wide angle lens, sparks over the top of the camera .... Before trying this with my new Sony A7iii: did you protect your camera and if so in which way? Thanks. Ruud

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Hi, no I didn't so if you're going to do it, do so at your own risk! 😊

@TobyKate 6 лет назад

Holy cow! That overhead shot was amazing! I'd be afraid that the sparks hit the lens and create burn marks, did you use some kind of a protection filter?

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks Toby, glad you liked it. There's a standard UV filter on the lens. Hope that helps 👍

@moetosphotos 3 года назад

This video is awesome! One question though. What was that light you had in your hand?

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Click here www.theschoolofphotography.com/tutorials/steel-wool-photography to see all the equipment that we used. 👍😊

@garyclayton4652 7 лет назад

Awesome.

@theschoolofphotography 7 лет назад

+Gary Clayton thanks Gary, glad you liked it :)

@andykillingbeck4228 5 лет назад

Hi Marc, Great video, I've tried this a few times and had some differing results. I At 1.59 min you explain about pre-focusing then setting to manual. I noticed you left the stabilisation switched on, on the lens. Even when working from a tripod is this something you would recommend? Cheers Andy K

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Hi Andy, when working on a tripod like this you should really turn it off but I've left mine on loads whilst on a tripod and it's been fine. Hope that helps 😊

@arabellao70 4 года назад

Hi, I am doing GCSE photography and I would love to do this! I asked my teacher how to do it and she said she "didn't know" so I am glad I have found and subscribed to your channel. Would my camera (Canon 550D) enable me to do this? Thank you.

@carlossiguenza331 4 года назад

Your explanation is fantastic. Im curious about the shot that you did with the model holding the umbrella. When you used flash to light her up, did it affect the sparks at all in the background or did you combine two shots?

@theschoolofphotography 4 года назад

Hi, no it didn't and it's done in one shot. You can find out how this is done www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/complete-guide-to-photography thanks

@deezilf8159 5 лет назад

Wow

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Thanks 👍

@darrelldawson4823 6 лет назад

Absolutely Breathtaking! would it be possible to do a similar shoot with glow sticks, as in spinning them in the same manner as the wool, but after you made a small puncture in the stick to allow the glowing liquid to shoot out!? is it also possible to you bubbles in light painting? this is the first time I've ever seen light painting. I recently discovered how amazing still wool can be for the 4th of July, which landed me on your video here.

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Thanks for the comments. You can do the same effect with glow sticks although I wouldn't pierce them to let the liquid out as I believe the liquid could be harmful.

@darrelldawson4823 6 лет назад

The School of Photography thanks for the response, I'm going to try and experiment with some form of bioluminesent liquid that's non toxic/harmful. I live in Chattanooga Tennessee and not seen any light painting photographs of our city which is very odd. We have great locations for some amazing opportunities. Our city is primarily focused with art

@arjun.k5887 7 лет назад

Exelent

@theschoolofphotography 7 лет назад

+K Arjun thanks K :)

@mason_is_interesting3991 4 года назад

Out of curiosity what exactly do you do with these photos after you’re done? Do you sell them?

@HonestKay72 3 года назад

The fun part is shooting an excellent photo and sharing with friends.

@risto_raptor1466 2 года назад

Can u do this with sparklers like what u use on new years or 4th of July in the u.s.a

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

Hi, yes you can, details here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2XMmS3C--lw.html

@mayastepanyan 5 лет назад

Maya Step 1 second ago hi, thanks for video, i already tried to do this and wooow photos was perfect, but cant you tell me how to light face of model, with what kind light and in which time ?

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Hi, thanks for your comments. Use a flash gun, just put a burst of flash on the model during the exposure. Hope that helps

@mayastepanyan 5 лет назад

@@theschoolofphotography hi.thabk you for your answer. Im not sure i understand what is exactly the flash gun. Was u mean a flashlight? I try to use it but its blurred the face of the model.

@garyholman8634 5 лет назад

Hi, Maya, Using a flash light will probably be on the model to long and being a long exposure and with model moving will cause blur. With a flash gun the type you have on a camera, hold in hand not on camera, and take. Its so quick it wont blur , but hopefully should light up model during exposure. I haven't tried this myself yet, but think this is what's meant Gary.

@DesignGal1978 4 года назад

Thank you for this! fabulous! quick question when you switched to over head spinning and brought the camera closer was there any issue with the sparks coming that close to the lens??

@alllovesongfuntv4600 6 лет назад

wow

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

thanks :)

@nicolaslaine8058 6 лет назад

*I'm not british so when you said "Light the person with a torch" I thought you were joking* 😂

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

😆

@PatrickGuerrisi 6 лет назад

hey marc I was thinking of testing the photography settings with my angle grinder first what you think? haha

@theschoolofphotography 6 лет назад

Be safe!! 👍

@leorosowsky8436 3 года назад

are the steel wool and whisk reusable afterward?

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Whisk is but wool isn't. Thanks

@bogdan.dobrowolski Год назад

How far should the camera be placed to catch everything in the frame???

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

Hi, depends on the lens and focal length you want to use, more details here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/beginners-photography-course

@LiquidDysfunction 5 лет назад

She's very beautiful :D

@havocproltd 2 года назад

7:40 holy katz!!!

@jackturnerdrone 5 лет назад

Love the voice

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Thanks

@duncandee2514 6 лет назад

For a minute their I thought they were gonna make a cake lol

@ashleycottrell7456 5 лет назад

Hi I have tried this a few time now and I’m getting different results. Sometimes my pictures come out pretty good and offer time they come out blurry? Can the wether or moon light effect my picture?

@theschoolofphotography 5 лет назад

Hi, as long as it's dark and you follow the instructions in this video, it will work. Thanks

@andysuzierawlins5462 Год назад

Do you need a fireproof umbrella to do steel wool photography over an umbrella

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

Not sure there is such a thing!

@andysuzierawlins5462 Год назад

@@theschoolofphotography what sort of umbrella do you use then?

@manjucharan5943 4 года назад

If you can throw some information about the lens itd be great!

@theschoolofphotography 4 года назад

Hi, there are two different lenses being used and they're mentioned in the video. Thanks

@manjucharan5943 4 года назад

@@theschoolofphotography I watched the video again..At 6:40 you only mention of using a Ultra Wide angle lens.. Also, no info about the 1st lens.. So if you could share that info, itd be helpful. Thanks.