If you want to truly understand how light works in photography, turn off the lights. Darkness forces you to take control of the shot, and let go of it at the same time. Exposure isn’t something to fear. It’s a game with three players: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Once you understand how they work together, you can start creating magic right in your living room with candlelight or a flashlight in the bathroom.  

Discover tips for night photography—from car light trails to light painting and silhouettes. Learn how to experiment with light outdoors.

Shooting in the dark or low light is a challenge for photographers. Whether it’s a city at night, an interior, or evening portraits, these photos are often plagued by digital noise, blur, and a loss of detail. I’ll show you how to properly set up your camera for low-light and night photography, what to avoid, and how to use adjustments and the right equipment to get great pictures.

There are different types of natural outdoor light, which are influenced by the time and weather conditions. Some lighting conditions are easier, others more difficult, and each brings its own challenges but also potential for photography.

Each clear night, millions of stars shine over our heads. It’s an amazing display for stargazers and photographers alike. A star-filled night sky can be enhanced by natural phenomena like the aurora borealis, a flying comet, and even meteor showers. Be sure you’re ready for these events. We’ll tell you what you need and how to photograph comets, meteor showers, and stars.

A great photo can still have issues due to camera equipment limitations. In this article, we’ll learn how to fine-tune these types of shots to perfection. Sometimes, all you need to do is remove digital noise or issues caused by a longer shutter speed or wide-open aperture. Or, do adjustments that put your own unique stamp on the photo. Even subtle adjustments can make a big difference.

Taking panoramic photos is a popular way to get the widest angle into one picture at a high resolution. This may work to your advantage when shooting landscapes, architecture, interiors, or perhaps even portraits. In this video, we’d like to shed some light on how to shoot these types of panoramas. We’ve tested three methods of shooting panoramas–hand-held, with a tripod, and using a panoramic tripod head. Take a look at the differences between these three methods and see which one we liked the most. 

It has gotten dark, the sun’s nowhere to be seen, and nature is awakening to the life of the night around you. The first star has begun shining on the horizon. Soon it will be time to photograph a night landscape flooded with the light of the moon and stars. Follow our advice, and you’ll get enchanting photographs.