Taking a photo is not as easy as focusing on the subject and then clicking the camera. It takes quite a lot to be adept at this craft. Building the right skills often need lessons and instinct. We strongly recommend that amateur photographers take the right lessons and practice accordingly in order to be well versed in photography basics.
One of the hardest thing to master is night photography, not only because the subject is hard to find but also because the shadows will make it more difficult for the amateur photographer to take a good shot. If you're an amateur photographer and want to learn night photography, here are a few tips for you.
Shoot Safely
The shooting process would always start with the photographer looking for the best possible location to start shooting. Remember that if you are going to do the shoot, you will have valuable equipment with you. Many locations, particularly inner city locations can be very dangerous in the evening. Never underestimate your safety and that of your equipment. You will benefit from having one or two people with you, due to the fact that you need to shoot in the evening, and not in the daytime with artificial lighting.
Bring Spare Batteries
Another reminder is that batteries often run out easily in cold conditions, so it is best to carry an extra or if you have none, try to fully charge your batteries before going out of the house and proceeding with the shoot. Night time weather can also lead to moisture seeping inside your camera, so a durable case for your camera can also come in handy.
What Else Do You Need?
Cameras with manual exposure settings, such as SLR (single lens reflex) cameras are ideal to bring along during the night time for your photo shoot. It is not advisable to use an automatic camera - more often than not, they lack the required specifications and power to work well in the darkness. A tripod, particularly one with a rubber leg, can be brought along to avoid slippage. And since you will need to leave the shutter speed open, bring a cable release with you as well.
Dealing With Longer Exposures
Night time photography is very different from day time photography, so if you're an amateur taking black and white photos, longer exposure is needed. No need to worry about color film as it still would produce shifts in colors.
Use Of Flash
"Painting with light" is a technique used by many photographers, by using hand-held flashes to supplement the moon's often meager light giving for photography. Other more sophisticated ones may also use movie lights and torches as additional lights.
One of the hardest thing to master is night photography, not only because the subject is hard to find but also because the shadows will make it more difficult for the amateur photographer to take a good shot. If you're an amateur photographer and want to learn night photography, here are a few tips for you.
Shoot Safely
The shooting process would always start with the photographer looking for the best possible location to start shooting. Remember that if you are going to do the shoot, you will have valuable equipment with you. Many locations, particularly inner city locations can be very dangerous in the evening. Never underestimate your safety and that of your equipment. You will benefit from having one or two people with you, due to the fact that you need to shoot in the evening, and not in the daytime with artificial lighting.
Bring Spare Batteries
Another reminder is that batteries often run out easily in cold conditions, so it is best to carry an extra or if you have none, try to fully charge your batteries before going out of the house and proceeding with the shoot. Night time weather can also lead to moisture seeping inside your camera, so a durable case for your camera can also come in handy.
What Else Do You Need?
Cameras with manual exposure settings, such as SLR (single lens reflex) cameras are ideal to bring along during the night time for your photo shoot. It is not advisable to use an automatic camera - more often than not, they lack the required specifications and power to work well in the darkness. A tripod, particularly one with a rubber leg, can be brought along to avoid slippage. And since you will need to leave the shutter speed open, bring a cable release with you as well.
Dealing With Longer Exposures
Night time photography is very different from day time photography, so if you're an amateur taking black and white photos, longer exposure is needed. No need to worry about color film as it still would produce shifts in colors.
Use Of Flash
"Painting with light" is a technique used by many photographers, by using hand-held flashes to supplement the moon's often meager light giving for photography. Other more sophisticated ones may also use movie lights and torches as additional lights.
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