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Tip 4: Play with the Aperture
In addition to shutter speed (which determines exposure time), you can play
around with the aperture size of your digital camera. There are two
scenarios here. If you set a long exposure, try to use a small aperture to
avoid overexposing any stationary lights. in the picture. On the other hand,
if you set a short exposure, try using a larger aperture to avoid any motion
in your shot.
Tip 5: How to Use the Flash
As a general rule, I turn the flash off when taking night photos. There are
some exceptions though – one specific example I can think of is trying to
shoot a subject in the foreground, with motion trails of car lights in the
background. In this case, bring along an external flash unit and shine it on
your subject manually. Set a long exposure, then have your subject wait
until the picture is taken.
Tip 6: When to Take Night Photos
When’s the best time to take night photos? I usually like to take them
during dusk when colors and details are easier to capture. I’d recommend
that you do some research on the evening before the photo shoot. Decide on
the location, then come back the next day to take the photo at dusk.
Conclusion
Hopefully, this article has taught you some tips on taking better night
photos. The important concept to remember is that a long exposure is need
for good night photos. This means you need to keep you digital camera
really, really still. Once you understand that, the quality of your night
photos will definitely improve.
Learn to shoot products for online auctions
Shows you the techniques for shooting pictures of products so you can sell
them online.
Learn all about exposure metering modes
This article guides you through the exposure metering modes available in
digital cameras, so you can take better photos.
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Learn how to combat and remove red eye from your digital photos. Remove red
eye using the camera or an image editor.
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A guide to shooting great pictures in museums and cathedrals, including how
to deal with poor lighting conditions.
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This article provides you some tips on selecting a good tripod for your
digital camera.
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