By Danielle Russell
Anybody can take a picture, but not everybody can take what can be considered a good picture. It's more complicated than many think. In fact, it takes a lot of intuition and a set of lessons. This is why amateurs in photography need not only experience but also lessons in techniques and of course in the basics.
Amateur photographers, as well as some of the experienced ones, have difficulty with night photography, and with good reason - they are dealing with shadows and the difficulty in finding the subject in the darkness of the night. Below are some tips that any amateur photographer can use to master night photography.
Safety
Amateur photographers, as well as some of the experienced ones, have difficulty with night photography, and with good reason - they are dealing with shadows and the difficulty in finding the subject in the darkness of the night. Below are some tips that any amateur photographer can use to master night photography.
Safety
The first thing of course that amateur photographers need to remember is to choose the location well. Your equipment costs good money, and you'll need to keep this in mind when venturing out at night to do a shoot. There are places in the country especially in the cities that are very dangerous at night. Be mindful of your safety. Night photography isn't usually a one-man operation, so make sure you have a couple companions with you for added safety in the often dangerous night time locations.
Spares
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?
A single lens reflex, or SLR camera, is perfect for night time use due to its manual exposure settings. Automatic cameras are not often recommended, as they are not powerful enough to fight the darkness. Since you would have more difficulty seeing your surroundings, avoid slippage by bringing a tripod with a rubber leg. Finally, it would also be much advisable to bring a cable release so that you can hold the shutter speed open.
Exposures In Night Photography
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.
Taking Advantage Of Your Flash
"Painting with light" is a tech
Spares
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?
A single lens reflex, or SLR camera, is perfect for night time use due to its manual exposure settings. Automatic cameras are not often recommended, as they are not powerful enough to fight the darkness. Since you would have more difficulty seeing your surroundings, avoid slippage by bringing a tripod with a rubber leg. Finally, it would also be much advisable to bring a cable release so that you can hold the shutter speed open.
Exposures In Night Photography
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.
Taking Advantage Of Your Flash
"Painting with light" is a tech
A single lens reflex, or SLR camera, is perfect for night time use due to its manual exposure settings. Automatic cameras are not often recommended, as they are not powerful enough to fight the darkness. Since you would have more difficulty seeing your surroundings, avoid slippage by bringing a tripod with a rubber leg. Finally, it would also be much advisable to bring a cable release so that you can hold the shutter speed open.
Exposures In Night Photography
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.
Taking Advantage Of Your 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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Exposures In Night Photography
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.
Taking Advantage Of Your 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.
About the Author:
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