Long exposure photos of cars traveling along a road are nothing new. Many of these photos are taken at night when the lights from the cars are easily captured by the camera. It is much harder to capture those lights around dusk and dawn. The lights are not as bright and the shutter speeds in the brighter ambient light are usually much shorter unless you are using a Neutral Density filter to block additional light. When I set out to capture a long exposure photograph at this location, I did not want to wait until the sky had turned dark to take my photo. It was important to me that I incorporate the colors of the sunset into the photo. But, to do so I needed to overcome that challenge of the car lights not being bright. The solution was to take multiple photos.

Do you have more than a few days to explore Istanbul? Have you already walked along the Hippodrome and seen Istanbul’s old town in Sultan Ahmet? Here are a few off-the-beaten path locations in Istanbul that are sure to inspire your creative direction. Follow along with this 4 part photography guide, outlining some of the best locations across Istanbul and Turkey to photograph and explore. I was lucky to travel through Istanbul/Turkey in 2014 with my first digital camera.

Heading out to Chicago but don’t know where to shoot? After exploring the city for 2 months, I have put together a 4 part series on the best photography locations in Chicago which include Classic Locations, Waterways and Boats, CDOT Trains and Parking Lots, and Alternative Chicago spots.

I’ve also included a few tips, the gear I used, and how to get to each location through Google Maps.

Kirk J Richards is a Melbourne, Australia based photographer. He has dedicated his time to shooting rugged landscapes around Australia, New Zealand, and Patagonia. He also has a keen interest in shooting outdoor portrait around his favorite Australian locations. Along with following him on his Instagram, check out his work at www.kirkjrichards.com!

Connor Schmidt is a full-time student at CU Boulder and freelance photographer. Born and raised in Colorado, Connor has grown quite familiar with the mountains and surrounding states. Connor picked up his first camera at the age of 13 and has been taking photos ever since. With a primary focus on landscapes, Connor aims to show off some of the world’s most beautiful places through his unique perspective.

Jared Gunderson is a Seattle based photographer specializing in nature and landscapes from all across the Western United States and Canada. As an avid hiker and backpacker, Jared gives a different perspective from the typically seen photos, casting a unique look into the raw beauty of the backcountry. Check out Jared’s work on his Instagram as well as his website.