The Night Photography Book
Capture stunning night photos, including light painting, light streaks, cityscapes, Milky Way landscapes, and astrophotography
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Night Photography Book
Capture stunning night photos, including light painting, light streaks, cityscapes, Milky Way landscapes, and astrophotography
About this book
Take your night and low-light photography to the next level!
There's a whole other side to photography that many people shy away from—night photography. But if you can master just a few techniques and settings, you can harness the power of night photography and excel at photographing subjects in low-light environments.
The Night Photography Book, award-winning landscape, astro, and aerospace photographer Erik Kuna has created a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of night photography. This book covers all the essential techniques and tips that you need to know to capture stunning night photographs, including astrophotography, Milky Way landscapes, light streaks, light painting, and shooting in low-light environments.
The Night Photography Book is an essential resource for taking your night photography skills to the next level.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Why Night Photography?
Chapter 2: The Gear
Chapter 3: Settings
Chapter 4: Planning Your Shots
Chapter 5: Shooting in Low Light
Chapter 6: Astrophotography
Chapter 7: Light Painting
Chapter 8: Nighttime Cityscapes
Chapter 9: Night Portraits
Chapter 10: Star Trails, Timelapses, and More
Chapter 11: Night Photography on a Phone
Chapter 12: Shooting for Post
Chapter 13: Post-Processing
Chapter 14: Printing and Sharing
Chapter 15: Photo Recipes
Chapter 16: Final Thoughts
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Contents
- Chapter 1. The Gear: The Tools You Need to Capture the Night
- Chapter 2. The Planning: Setting Yourself Up for the Perfect Shot
- Chapter 3. The Settings: Mastering Exposure for the Night
- Chapter 4. Shooting in Low Light: Controlling Exposure When Light Is Scarce
- Chapter 5. Astrophotography: Capturing the Deep Sky & Beyond
- Chapter 6. Light Painting: Bringing Your Night Scenes to Life
- Chapter 7. Nighttime Cityscapes: Capturing the Pulse of the City After Dark
- Chapter 8. Nighttime Portraits: Bringing Faces to Life After Dark
- Chapter 9. Star Trails, Time-Lapses & More: Capturing the Movement of the Night
- Chapter 10. Using Your Phone: Turning Your Pocket Camera into a Night Photography Powerhouse
- Chapter 11. Shooting for Post: Setting Yourself Up for Success
- Chapter 12. Post-Processing: Bringing Your Night Shots to Life
- Chapter 13. Printing & Sharing: Bringing Your Night Photography into the Real World
- Chapter 14. Wrapping It All Up: The Night Is Yours—Now Capture It