High ISO and Less Light Photography Tips

Lighting  •  Photography Tips

In this video, professional wildlife photographer Simon d’Entremont shares tips and tricks for getting cleaner and sharper images in low light and high ISO situations. He explains that there are six variables that impact low light photography, the first of which is the available light in the environment:

To get more light, Simon suggests moving to a location with more natural light, such as getting next to a window or going outdoors. He also suggests using extra lighting such as flashes, LED panels, or big softbox lights. For outdoor photography, Simon advises shooting in the shade or early morning or late evening to avoid the harsh mid-day sun.

The six variables that Simon mentions that impact low light photography are:

• Available light in the environment
• The aperture of the lens
• The ISO setting on the camera
• The shutter speed of the camera
• The quality and type of lens being used
• The type of lighting present in the environment, whether natural or artificial.

“Something that people who don’t do photography don’t understand is just how much more light there is outdoors than indoors…”

In summary, Simon provides several practical tips and tricks for capturing cleaner and sharper images in low light and high ISO situations, including using available light, aperture, and extra lighting. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference in light between indoor and outdoor environments, and the need to adapt to the specific lighting conditions of each situation.