We’ve seen a lot of stunning long exposures of the night sky in all its glory. But this one is out of the ordinary: Kristoffer Ask Hansen is a photographer and a graphic designer. He captured this shot using a Sigma 18–35mm lens at f/1.8, ISO 800, and 30 seconds. To create the final image, […]
From neon lights and anime shops, to temples and cherry trees, the amazing city of Tokyo, Japan is a wonderful combination of ultra-modern and traditional all wrapped into one. Famed for its vivacious food and stylish fashion scene, this famous city capital has a little something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to reminisce about your […]
One of the many great things about Christmas is how everything around the neighborhood lights up during the night. This not only gives a facelift to the area but also opens up a new window of opportunity for the photographers. Street photography during Christmas is thus an entirely exciting avenue that you can explore. With […]
Ever wondered how pro photographers take such stunning night photography? If yours look more like “deer-in-a-headlight” candids or inky Rorschach tests, Jason Vong has some tips for you. In this photography tutorial, he exposes the top mistakes beginners make when photographing in low light — and how best to fix them. Levitate Towards the Light […]
Nine seconds. That’s all the time you have to set up a portrait of the bride and the groom. A tired bride and groom, at that. You have to be precise about the exposure, the light, and the pose. You also need to make sure that you don’t fool around and make an already long […]
Cities and public spaces are usually bustling with people and activity. As such, there’s nothing quite as spooky as happening upon abandoned urban areas — as Joshua Singh found out! He took what one could arguably claim is the eeriest of abandoned train station snaps. Complete with thick fog and sickly glimmering neon lights, we’re […]
There’s nothing like cozying up in a warm hut on a snowy evening. If you time your exposure and shoot just right, its glow may not be the only thing lighting up the night! Kavan Chay waited for the perfect time to capture the Milky Way on just such a day. Arching halo-like above the […]
Deep within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest of California resides a beautiful snow-capped mountain that helped name the forest. Mount Shasta is named after one of the Native American tribes, and the white mountain is the fifth highest peak in the state. What may look like a peaceful mountain at first is actually a volcano in […]
You’ve most likely seen timelapse videos that show the transition from day to night or the other way around. But imagine how cool would it be to see the night stars and the rising sun in the same frame. Night sky photographer Mike Ver Sprill shared this fine example: The starry night sky on the […]
When Emil Pakarklis started out using his iPhone for nighttime photography, a lot of the pictures ended up dark and grainy. But he’s learned a lot since then. In this video, he shares how he takes perfect photos during the night using an iPhone: Pakarklis learned that if you want to get predictable results for your […]
