Night Photography Class PowerPoint from 02/13/2010. This presentation provides recommendation for the various night and low light situations. Learn more at http://www.sandiegophotographyclass.com

1. Understanding how to shoot Night & Low Light Photography

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

3. Why This Class

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

5. 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

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

7. Lets Get Started! Remember your favorite scenarios

9. Moon light

10. City streets

12. Higher ISO

13. Flash

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

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

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

18. White Balance Be aware of your White Balance Settings

19. Using Your Flash

20. Rear Sync

21. Rear Sync

22. Scenarios

23. Party/Club

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

25. Concert

26. Concert

27. Concert Recommended Settings Flash = No Flash Mode = Shutter Priority or Time Value 1/10th – 1/30th of a second ISO = 800-1600 White Balance = Auto Tip: Hold your hand steady

28. Nightscapes

29. Nightscapes

30. Nightscapes Recommended Settings Flash = No Flash Mode = Shutter Priority or Time Value 1/10th – 1/30th of a second ISO = 800-1600 White Balance = Auto Tip: Hold your hand steady

31. Night Portraits Recommended Settings Flash = Rear Sync w/ Diffuser Mode = Aperture Priority f/1.8-4.0 ISO = 400-800 White Balance = Auto Tip: Use a tripod

32. Sports

34. Flash = External and full power

35. Mode = Shutter Priority

36. 1/125th

37. ISO = 800-1600

38. White Balance = Auto or Fluorescent Tip: f/2.8 Lens Helps

39. Dusk

40. Dusk

41. Dusk Recommended Settings Flash = No Flash Mode = Aperture Priority f/8.0 or higher ISO = 200 White Balance = Auto Tip: Tripod is a must

42. Blurring Motion

43. Blurring Motion

44. Blurring Motion Recommended Settings Flash = Optional – front or rear curtain sync Mode = Shutter Priority 1 second or slower ISO = 200 White Balance = Auto Tip: Tripod is a must

45. Fireworks

46. Fireworks

47. Fireworks

48. Fireworks

49. Fireworks Recommended Settings Flash = No flash Mode = Shutter Priority 8-12 seconds ISO = 200 White Balance = Auto Tip: Tripod is an absolute must

50. Lightning

51. Lightning

52. Lightning Recommended Settings Flash = No flash Mode = Shutter Priority 30 seconds or Bulb ISO = 100 White Balance = Auto Tip: Take cover!

53. Trick Shots

54. Trick Shots

55. Trick Shots Recommended Settings Flash = Use off camera and use test button Mode = Shutter Priority 10-15 seconds ISO = 100 White Balance = Auto Tip: Play Around

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

57. Did I Forget Anything?

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

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

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

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

62. Now Lets GO!