Night Photography

What it Takes to Capture Stunning Night Photography

Night, astro, and low-light photography scenes require specific cameras, lenses, and techniques in order to get clean, clear imagery. Learn about different styles, discover new camera gear to try, and more.

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How to Photograph Lightning: a Safe Guide to Getting the Shot

July 1, 2020• Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Photo & Video Business Tips, Photography

Shooting in a thunderstorm is actually pretty dangerous. But photographers get amazing shots all the time and you want in on the action....

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Michael Robinson with flash light under a Milky Way sky.

Video Tutorial on How to Photograph the Milky Way

June 25, 2020• Night Photography, Photography

Astrophotography doesn't have to remain shrouded in celestial mystery. Learn how to photograph the Milky Way in our ...

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How to Photograph the Milky Way

April 15, 2020• Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Photography • 2 Comments

When and where for shooting the Milky Way in North America as well as a handy tool for getting the right starting exposure every time....

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Closeups of the a7 III, a7R III, and a9 Sony cameras

How to Use Your New Camera

December 26, 2019• Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Photography, Portrait Photography, Street Photography

You just purchased a new camera, or maybe you got one for Christmas. If you are a little overwhelmed by it, here are some tips and...

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photographers taking long exposures of milky way

Photo Pills Guide for Sky/Night Photography

December 10, 2019• Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Photography

A complete guide to using Photo Pills for planning and visualizing your landscapes and nightscapes. Learn key features, see specific...

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Best Night Sky Events for Photographers and Videographers in 2018

October 19, 2018• Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Photography • 3 Comments

Top night sky events of 2018 for shooters to put on their calendars, plus our favorite night sky gear....

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Ultimate High ISO Photography Review: Canon 5D Mark IV vs Nikon D850 vs Sony a7R III

October 18, 2018• Gear Reviews, Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Photography • One Comment

Capturing the center of our galaxy with long exposures is magical but also more within reach than ever before with modern cameras. We'll...

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20 Best Photography Apps for iOS and Android

March 26, 2017• Night Photography, Photo & Video Business Tips, Photography, Photography Editing • 11 Comments

Here are 20 highly-recommended and versatile photography apps for both iOS and Android users. Take your mobile shooting to the next level. ...

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How Lens Length Affects Apparent Background Size: An Example Using the Moon

October 13, 2016• Behind the Scenes, Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Photography

Lens compression. You’ve probably heard that phrase used before, along with “flattening” of an image with a telephoto lens. So what...

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Best Cameras for Low Light Photography

August 23, 2016• Gear Reviews, Night Photography, Photography • 41 Comments

Shooting in low light can be a challenge for even the best cameras. What makes a good low light camera? Here are some camera...

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