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Wildlife and Adventure Photography

The secrets to great night photography

Jun 26, 2025 · 25 min · Season 7 · Episode 26 · 18.5 MB
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Night photography can be incredibly rewarding, and it's a great way to improve your general photographic skills. So what do you need to think about?

Equipment:

  • A DSLR or Mirrorless camera with manual mode.
  • A fast lens
  • A tripod
  • A Remote Shutter Release
  • Extra batteries for cold conditions

Camera settings:

  • Use the widest aperture you can
  • Experiment with shutter speed
  • Experiment with ISO (to minimise noise)
  • Use manual focus

Light and exposure

  • Get familiar with your cameras' limits in low light
  • Be aware of light pollution and choose your site accordingly
  • Experiment with light painting and light trails
  • Experiment with bracketing to improve dynamic range (may be used in stacked images in post-processing)

Composition

  • Think about how to use foreground objects creatively
  • Use the rule of thirds and leading lines

Challenges

  • Use noise reduction techniques when shooting and in post-production
  • Stabilise your camera to avoid motion blur
  • Plan for changes in the weather
  • Use heaters or other methods to minimise condensation in the lens

Have fun!

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