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Learn how to capture stunning photos after dark with techniques and settings for night photography. Explore light, focus, exposure, and more with examples and advice from experts.
- What Is Night Photography?
- What Gear Do I Need For Night Photography?
- Camera Settings
- What Night Photography Subjects Are there?
- Post-Processing Night Images
- Conclusion
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While any image taken after sunset could fit the concept of night photography, I particularly associate night photos with a few specific categories of subjects. For me, the classic night photo is a shot of the Milky Way galaxy stretching over a unique foreground – this photo typifies many of the challenges that make night photography exciting. Pull...
You can create amazing night photos with any camera. Thanks to recent advancements in features like Night Mode on iPhone and similar features on Android phones, camera phones are also capable of taking great night images. Whatever your choice of camera, however, you’ll probably want some way of steadying your shot. While it is possible to shoot nig...
Once you’ve got your equipment squared away, it’s time to think about what settings will work for your scene. Depending on your subject, you might not be able to rely on your camera’s metering or autofocus, so understanding how and why to set these manually is important.
There is a huge variety of night photography subjects. Some of my favorites include cityscapes, notable for their vibrant color and dynamic presence, and landscapes, where even common scenes can take on a new beauty under moonlight. You can also choose to get more creative with techniques like light painting, or more technical, with subjects like a...
Editing night photos doesn’t have to be significantly different from editing your other photos. All the sliders still work the same, and all the same principles apply. There are two sliders that are more important for night photography than daylight photography, however: the White Balance/Color Temperature setting and the noise reduction setting. W...
Whatever your choice of subject, night photography can be a wonderful way to get more familiar with your camera, stretch your artistic and creative muscles, and refine your technical skills. It doesn’t require much equipment beyond a tripod, and you can find subjects just about anywhere. Like any new skill, learning night photography can be an iter...
Learn how to photograph various subjects after dark with ease, from landscapes and cityscapes to astrophotography and creative lighting. This guide covers the essential camera settings, gear, and post-processing tips for night photography.
Jan 15, 2019 · published 15 January 2019. Want to take great pictures after dark? Follow our 26 tips and tricks for shooting the night. A is for Astrophotography. If there’s one thing that makes us humans feel small, it’s the stellar display arcing above our heads on a dark, clear night.
Jun 7, 2021 · Night photography can capture spectacular nighttime landscapes with city lights and night skies full of stars. It’s also a great opportunity to experiment with different camera settings and equipment.
A beginners guide to taking amazing photos at night - we share tips to help you capture amazing low light photos with your digital camera. FREE tip sheet ⬇...
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Mar 5, 2019 · Learn how to capture stunning night photos with this guide on night photography equipment, camera settings, and ideas. Find out what is the best camera, lens, and mode for night sky photography and how to avoid noise and blur.
Taking pictures at night can be quite challenging for beginners. It requires you to manipulate ISO, aperture, and shutter speed among many other things. Follow these eight useful techniques to help you shoot in the dark.
