How to Take Amazing Aquarium Photos: 9 Tips
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Loading... - Rehema Abbas
- 09 Feb 2023
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The aquarium is a great opportunity to get some amazing shots. So pack your camera gear next time you visit your aquatic friends.
An aquarium is a great place to spend time indoors—whether it is a scorching hot day or a frigidly cold day. It is also a relaxing space to see the colorful fishes meandering through the water. But do you know an aquarium can also help improve your photography skills?
Intrigued? Let's dive in to learn more.
Aquariums are indoors with less light than usual. Plus, your subject, the fish, is quick. So you have to know the correct camera settings and be creative with your composition to take striking pictures. If you've tried taking pictures in an aquarium with not-so-ideal results, here are some tips to avoid those dark, blurry, and unappealing images.
1. Use a Fast Lens
With any indoor photography, it is a good idea to carry the fastest lens you have. A fast lens has a large maximum aperture that can let more light into your camera than a normal one.
If you own the famous 50mm prime lens, it is a perfect candidate for your aquarium photography. With f/1.8 as the maximum aperture, the lens can tackle even the darkest corner of the reef.
Most of the fish in the aquarium are fast-moving, so you must maintain the shutter speed. A fast lens will let you keep the shutter speed high without compromising the depth of field and image quality. Read more…
