Photographing at Night

Many locations take on a whole new look in the absence of daylight. The mood changes and a little drama shines through.

Photographing at night isn’t complicated. For sharp, clear photographs, there are a few things to understand and control, all easily explained.  But one can also be more playful and use the camera as a brush.

In this class we’ll look at the best procedures for working on a tripod while setting ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture.  And we’ll use camera movement as a way to create effects that can’t be seen until they’re created.

You can learn how to influence the results, but there’s an element of play that’s quite fun!

We’ll begin with a discussion of your camera’s capabilities for long exposures and how to use ISO to interact with your shutter. We’ll consider how to evaluate the light and understand what is likely to happen, as well as how to meter for it.

Histograms at night are quite different from daytime exposures so we’ll consider how to read them. It will be daylight when we gather for conversation, but the light will go down fast.

Participants should have a tripod and preferably a cable or remote  release. In the absence of a release, the timer mode on the camera can be used, but a release is strongly recommended.

Lenses from wide angle to medium telephoto are appropriate. Be sure your battery is charged and bring a spare if you have one.

The class is limited to 9 people.