Complete Guide to ICM Photography (PDF)

Discover the Art of ICM Photography

This PDF is a complete, step-by-step guide to Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), designed to inspire you, teach you, and give you the confidence to create impressionist images with your camera. Inside, you’ll find a rich mix of personal insights, clear explanations, and plenty of my own example photos to guide your practice.

You’ll learn how to see differently, capture motion as art, and turn everyday moments into painterly, unforgettable images.

What’s inside the guide:

1. Introduction – My personal journey into ICM and how it transforms photography.

2. Brief Historical Inspiration – The roots of Impressionism and how photography connects to painting.

3. Equipment and Preparation – Simplifying your gear and choosing the right focal lengths.

4. Camera Settings and Exposure – Practical tips on shutter speed, ISO, and how to experiment with light.

5. Movement Techniques – Vertical, horizontal, diagonal, circular, and more.

6. Choosing Subjects – Street and nature photography, and how to focus on strong subjects.

7. Composition and Artistic Vision – Creating unrepeatable, painterly images.

8. Editing and Post-Processing – How I edit with my presets and keep colors consistent.

9. Troubleshooting and Common Mistakes – Avoiding chaos, distractions, and flat results.

10. 7-Day Practice Plan – A simple path to explore and build your own ICM style.