How to Do Night Time Photography

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Choose a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera with manual mode.. Use a wide-angle lens.. Invest in a tripod.

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Choose a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera with manual mode.

Step 1

Choose a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera with manual mode.

2

Use a wide-angle lens.

Step 2

Use a wide-angle lens.

3

Invest in a tripod.

Step 3

Invest in a tripod.

4

Consider using a shutter release cable or remote.

Step 4

Consider using a shutter release cable or remote.

5

Bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Step 5

Bring a flashlight or headlamp.

6

Ensure that your camera is fully charged and contains an empty memory card.

Step 6

Ensure that your camera is fully charged and contains an empty memory card.

7

Shoot your images in RAW mode.

Step 7

Shoot your images in RAW mode.

8

Stabilize your camera.

Step 8

Stabilize your camera.

9

Set your camera's aperture.

Step 9

Set your camera's aperture.

10

Choose a slow shutter speed to capture movement and light.

Step 10

Choose a slow shutter speed to capture movement and light.

11

Increase your camera's sensitivity to light with a high ISO.

Step 11

Increase your camera's sensitivity to light with a high ISO.

12

Use the camera's light meter to check for proper exposure.

Step 12

Use the camera's light meter to check for proper exposure.

13

Engage the mirror lockup function to further minimize vibration.

Step 13

Engage the mirror lockup function to further minimize vibration.

14

Snap a photo with your smartphone.

Step 14

Snap a photo with your smartphone.

15

Set up your camera close to the ground and pointing toward the sky.

Step 15

Set up your camera close to the ground and pointing toward the sky.

16

Choose a focal point for the foreground.

Step 16

Choose a focal point for the foreground.

17

Pick moonlight or starlight.

Step 17

Pick moonlight or starlight.

18

Shine external light on your focal point.

Step 18

Shine external light on your focal point.

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