Night Photography - Mikko Lagerstedt

Photographs taken between the hours of dusk to dawn are generally referred as night photography. Night photographers generally have a choice between using artificial light and using a long exposure, exposing the scene for seconds, minutes, and even hours in order to give the film or digital sensor enough time to capture a usable image.




Night Photography is probably one of the hardest areas of Photography and it’s also one of the most interesting. It is one of the hardest thing to master in night photography, not only because the subject is hard to find but also because the shadows will make it more difficult for the amateur photographer to take a good shot.




Photography at night can yield astounding results if done right, but it’s also a major problem for beginners in photography. When you are taking photos, take different photos at different shutter speeds.



Taking extra photos will give the photographer the best chance of capturing that dramatic, stunning night photos.