Photographers have long lugged around fog machines, dabbled in pyrotechnics, and experimented with dry ice in pursuit of capturing streams of directional light in their images.
Photographers have long lugged around fog machines, dabbled in pyrotechnics, and experimented with dry ice in pursuit of capturing streams of directional light in their images.
But with a new aerosol product brought into New Zealand for the first time, it’s never been easier to add a moody atmosphere to your shot. The easy-to-use product comes in an aerosol container, can be spritzed into your shot with little fuss and, being smaller than a typical 70–200mm lens, fits in any camera bag.
Simply shake the can well, spray it into a room or still area for at least 20 seconds, then capture your shot. The haze will linger for several moments, and you can respray as required. One eight-ounce can holds about as much as a can of hairspray, and will spray continuously for about five-and-a-half minutes, and in an environment with no wind or air flow it will hang around for hours.
It’s safe, non-toxic and clear. When sprayed, a small, non-harmful amount of gas propels the spray and quickly dissipates, leaving the haze in the air.
Check out atmosphereanz.co.nz, or find them on Instagram (@atmosanz), for examples of how Atmosphere Aerosol can enhance your images. You can also find Atmosphere Aerosol at Auckland Camera Centre.
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