The key to taking stunning night photos is knowing how to control the amount of light that enters your camera. In this presentation, we look at the various ways you can improve your night photography by manipulating your camera, as well as the photography equipment and accessories you can use to take your night photography to the next level.

1. Night Photography Basics
Tips for Shooting at Night

2. Great Night Photos Are Within
Reach
Thanks to the technology available in
DSLR cameras, excellent night
photos are now within reach. To
get there, it’s important to know
how to use your camera, as well
as the settings and equipment that
will allow you to make optimal use
of the available light.

3. First Thing’s First – Manual Mode
Before you get started, it’s important to switch your camera
into Manual mode. This will enable you to control the
amount of light that gets let into your camera.

4. Increase Your ISO Number
Your camera's ISO number regulates its light sensitivity. To
increase light sensitivity, increase the ISO number – but
do this slowly, as high ISOs increase the chances you
will also capture “noise” in your photo. The best way to
mitigate this is to play around and increase your ISO
slowly, modifying it as the light changes.

5. Shooting RAW
Shooting photos in the RAW allows your camera to capture
the highest amount of information possible. This gives
you more color, light and detail to play with in post
production – that is, when you use a program like
Photoshop or Lightroom to alter and improve your
photos.

6. Cameras for Night Photography
Of course, the camera you carry has a lot to do with the
images you’re able to capture. If you are interested in
pursuing night photography, it’s a good idea to invest in a
camera that takes stellar night photos. This includes the
Canon Mark III and the Nikon D800.

7. Night Photography Gear
In addition to an excellent camera, it’s really important to
use a tripod so that you can keep your camera steady,
as this will enable you to take the best photos possible.
In addition, a great lens is worth its weight in gold. We
like the affordable Canon 50mm f/1.8. Nikonites should
pick up the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G and prepare to be
dazzled.

8. About Cameta
Cameta Camera is a true
brick-and-mortar camera store
in Amityville, NY. We’ve been
selling photography equipment
and distilling advice to professionals
and hobbyists alike more than 25 years.
For more photography tips, visit our blog at
Cameta.com/blog.