How to make photos at night | Night photography tips
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Loading... - Oscar Jenkins
- 24 Aug 2022
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What do you need for night photography
It’s important to be well prepared when you’re going out for night photography. Check your bags before you leave, it’s a pity when you’re driving for an hour and then realize you forgot something important, like your tripod or SD card for example… Although you won’t be the first one to forget something important.. Make sure to be as prepared as you can be with this list.
· A tripod or Gorillapod to stabilize your camera;
· Remote control or app on your phone which you can connect to your camera to click the shutter button so you don’t have to touch your camera and avoid movement during the long exposure;
· The best lens for night photography is a light-sensitive lens, aperture F1.6 or lower will do best especially for star photography;
· The best camera for night photography is a Canon 5D Mark3, Sony A7S or the Nikon D810. All full-frame DSLR cameras. But of course you can also make stunning photo’s at night with a Micro Fourth Third camera as we have, the Panasonic G9.
· Don’t forget a flashlight (or use the one on your phone), so you can find the things you need in your backpack.
What to shoot for night photography
There are many options on how to make photos at night. Mostly there is light involved to give a great contrast with the dark night sky. You can play with the lights of passing cars, or a city which is illuminated. Or when you’re as interested as Ilse in the stars, you will find a new hobby in photographing the stars or the moon. Below you will find some possibilities to shoot at night, but when you’re creative there are many more things to be photographed at night!
· City skyline
· A bridge which is illuminated to achieve smooth water in combination with the reflections of the light in the water
· Changing light sources into stars
· Fountains
· Illuminated museums and public buildings
· The stars in a national park
· Light trails of passing cars near a busy road
