Night Photography Class

Understanding how to shoot
Night & Low Light Photography

Brought to you by:
Jason Kirby
Owner of The Right Light Photography
Instructor for
San Diego Photography Classes
http://www.SanDiegoPhotographyClass.com

Why This Class

Class Introductions
What’s your name?
What camera do you have?
Where did you drive from?

Topics Covered in this Class
Difference between night & low light
Basics of night & low light photography
Using your flash
Scenarios and recommended settings
Hands on activity

Learning Expectations
A foundation of what night photography is
Understanding of what settings to use
Being more comfortable

Lets Get Started!
Remember your favorite scenarios

Night vs. Low Light
There is a difference
Night Photography
Nightscapes
Moon light
City streets
Blurred Motion
Low Light Photography
Indoors
Higher ISO
Flash
Stopped Action

The Basics
Equipment you will need

Limitations of Your Equipment
Aperture
Maximum aperture of your lens
Shutter Speed
Bulb, 30 Seconds, 1/4000th
ISO Range
50-12800

Limitations of Your Equipment
Ignore the meter (most of the time)

Test Photos
You can’t depend on luck
Start with Program Mode
Observe the recommended settings
Follow my recommendations to start

White Balance
Be aware of your White Balance Settings

Using Your Flash

Rear Sync

Scenarios

Party/Club

Party/Club
Recommended Settings
Flash = External on Rear Sync and Bounce
Mode = Shutter Priority or Time Value
ISO = 800
White Balance = Flash
Tip: Smile

Concert

Concert
Flash = No Flash
1/10th – 1/30th of a second
ISO = 800-1600
White Balance = Auto
Tip: Hold your hand steady

Nightscapes

Nightscapes
Flash = No Flash
1/10th – 1/30th of a second
ISO = 800-1600
Tip: Hold your hand steady

Night Portraits
Flash = Rear Sync w/ Diffuser
Mode = Aperture Priority
f/1.8-4.0
ISO = 400-800
Tip: Use a tripod

Sports

Sports
Flash = External and full power
Mode = Shutter Priority
1/125th
ISO = 800-1600
White Balance = Auto or Fluorescent
Tip: f/2.8 Lens Helps

Dusk
Flash = No Flash
Mode = Aperture Priority
f/8.0 or higher
ISO = 200
Tip: Tripod is a must

Blurring Motion

Blurring Motion
Flash = Optional – front or rear curtain sync
1 second or slower
ISO = 200
Tip: Tripod is a must

Fireworks

Fireworks
Flash = No flash
8-12 seconds
ISO = 200
Tip: Tripod is an absolute must

Lightning

Lightning
Flash = No flash
30 seconds or Bulb
ISO = 100
Tip: Take cover!

Trick Shots

Trick Shots
Flash = Use off camera and use test button
10-15 seconds
ISO = 100
Tip: Play Around

Wrap Up
Limitations of your camera
Scenarios
Party/Club
Concert
Nightscapes
Sports
Dusk
Blurring Motion
Fireworks
Trick shots
Lightning

Did I Forget Anything?

Hands On Activity!
Lets GO!
But Before We Do…

Don’t Forget…
Practice, Practice, Practice
Share, Critique, Enjoy

Evaluations
Please take a few minutes to evaluate this course and give your feedback to make the next one even better

Post Your Photos
Log on to Meetup.com and post your new pictures and leave some feedback to make the next meetup even better!

Now Lets GO!

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Night Photography Class

by Jason Kirby on Feb 16, 2010

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