how do you photograph Christmas lights
Nov 18, 2011 20:02:30 #
samanthab
Loc: Valdese, NC
While driving home tonight I noticed some Christmas lights are already up!
This got me to thinking and wondering how to be creative when photographing them. Any suggestions/examples?
This got me to thinking and wondering how to be creative when photographing them. Any suggestions/examples?
Nov 18, 2011 21:16:52 #
Two things to consider. You are photographing the lights themselves so the automatic exposure is probably going to wash them out. Use your exposure compensation to expose a stop or so less than the meter. Second, since you're exposing for the lights the rest of the world will be very dark so exposing before it's completely dark will add atmosphere to the shots.
Nov 18, 2011 22:46:07 #
the best time to photograph them is BEFORE dark, twilight (the golden hour(s)). take the pictures toward the setting sun and they should come out pretty good. I realize that it is a short period of time, but it is the best time.
samanthab wrote:
While driving home tonight I noticed some Christmas lights are already up!
This got me to thinking and wondering how to be creative when photographing them. Any suggestions/examples?
This got me to thinking and wondering how to be creative when photographing them. Any suggestions/examples?
Nov 19, 2011 01:06:48 #
samanthab wrote:
While driving home tonight I noticed some Christmas lights are already up!
This got me to thinking and wondering how to be creative when photographing them. Any suggestions/examples?
This got me to thinking and wondering how to be creative when photographing them. Any suggestions/examples?
A good place to start......and a good site to explore:
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/12/how-to-photograph-christmas-lights.html
Nov 19, 2011 01:44:28 #
Nov 19, 2011 07:08:09 #
Rhino wrote:
The same way you photograph any light..
Rhino, could you expand on what you mean since questions are posed here to receive suggestions and help. Not all would have the knowledge or expertise to know what that means. Thanks.
Nov 19, 2011 07:41:42 #
robert-photos wrote:
A good place to start......and a good site to explore:
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/12/how-to-photograph-christmas-lights.html
samanthab wrote:
While driving home tonight I noticed some Christmas lights are already up!
This got me to thinking and wondering how to be creative when photographing them. Any suggestions/examples?
This got me to thinking and wondering how to be creative when photographing them. Any suggestions/examples?
A good place to start......and a good site to explore:
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/12/how-to-photograph-christmas-lights.html
Good call robert! The Strobist is one of my favorite website. For flash photography, this is the site to go to.
Nov 19, 2011 07:44:41 #
jfrrn117
Loc: chicago
Marvelous article, thanks for sharing. When you think abuot it, it makes perfect sense. Have added the site to favorites on computer for future reference. - Judy
Nov 19, 2011 08:07:37 #
Nov 19, 2011 08:07:40 #
Thanks, Robert. That is one of the best articles on night photography I've ever read.
Nov 19, 2011 09:06:52 #
Advice on shooting indoor Christmas trees? I have tried draggin the shutter which seems to help.
Nov 19, 2011 09:06:59 #
Nov 19, 2011 09:19:01 #
If your into abstracts, drink a lot of coffee and don't use a tripod. LOL
Nov 19, 2011 09:23:54 #
samanthab wrote:
Ya mean like this? 10-22mm lens, ISO 100, f/4.5, 5 second exposure. EXIF info is attached to original. Tripod, of course. Not real creative,but my neighbor just wanted a normal picture of his efforts.While driving home tonight I noticed some Christmas lights are already up!
This got me to thinking and wondering how to be creative when photographing them. Any suggestions/examples?
This got me to thinking and wondering how to be creative when photographing them. Any suggestions/examples?
Nov 19, 2011 09:35:32 #
jfrrn117
Loc: chicago
I LOVE doing swipes and swirls.......my family thinks I'm out of my mind, but too bad for them.....
Judy
Judy
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