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In the world of photography—where sharpness and precision are often prized above all else—there exists a rebellious technique that throws convention to the wind. Intentional Camera Movement, or ICM, is an approach that embraces blur, motion, and abstraction, transforming everyday scenes into painterly works of art. Instead of freezing a moment in time, ICM captures the feeling of a moment—fluid, unpredictable, and alive. | WHAT IS INTENTIONAL CAMERA MOVEMENT? At its core, ICM is exactly what the name suggests: moving the camera deliberately during a long exposure. By shifting, panning, tilting, rotating, or even jiggling the camera while the shutter is open, photographers produce streaks of color, ghostly shapes, and impressionistic renderings of their subjects. Trees become brushstrokes, city lights turn into ribbons, and landscapes




