There are plenty of tricky things that photographers need to learn to master but taking great pictures at night is one of the most difficult things to accomplish. If you are passionate about photography or you just like to take pictures occasionally then here are five essential tips that can help you take great photos.
flickr.com/photos/kodama/18295435
How to do Photography at night
1. Adjust Lighting
The key to mastering night photography is all about learning the basic camera setting skills. The most important thing is that you don’t use the automatic flash or lighting option on your camera because this doesn’t end up with a quality finish.
Always set the lighting and flash yourself and keep in mind that you might have to do this every time you take photos in the dark since the settings are really sensitive.
2. Use A Tripod
Taking pictures at night requires the camera to react a lot slower and thus it is a good idea to use a tripod when you are taking pictures. This will guarantee that the camera stays still.
If you have a really professional camera you might be interested in taking really long exposure photos to catch the movement of the night sky and of course then using a tripod is really important.
3. Take Multiple Shots
In order to get the best finish it is going to take a few practice shots, especially since you are manually adjusting the lighting. It will take some time to master this and thus you must keep taking as many pictures as it takes. It might also be that you don’t know which shot will look great on big screen on daylight and thus don’t delete pictures that might have potential.
A great night photo will also require some adjusting afterwards and it is a nice idea to learn to use a photo editing software to make sure that you are able to do some changes to the photo. This is a great way to really bring out the best in your photos and many good editing programs are completely free to use.
4. Creative Lighting
There are plenty of ways to add great lighting to your pictures to give it a special touch. For instance, taking pictures of fireworks or just having them in the background is a really lovely idea and really nothing too difficult to master.
You can even practice it with your family since buying fireworks online is very simple. There are many good stores selling standard fireworks online and they won’t end up costing you a fortune and can help you master this skill before New Year’s Eve.
5. Plan Carefully
Night photos will also require a lot more planning than daytime photos if you want them to be great. It is therefore a good idea to check out the area where you want to take photos and really pay attention to the composure of your photos.
Photo Shelter has some ideas to consider with the background and location and it is a good idea to read the article for more ideas.
The above photography tips can help you guarantee a great finish to your night photos. Just keep practicing and you will be able to master this difficult part of photography eventually.
Mark is passionate about photography and he is always on the lookout for new tips that makes it easier for beginners to take great photos. When he isn’t taking photos around the town he loves to play chess with his grandfather.
