Night Photography - Everything You Need to Know (Settings, Gear, Composition)

[@zeballos5757]

Well done. Thank you.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

No problem!Glad you liked it!

[@eazylou]

Love the video. Str8 to the point

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

You know it!Cheers!

[@jensbrauer739]

First time visitor on your channel and i must thank you very much already! Trying myself out in Street Photography for over a year now, i never heard of the term "curiosity gap" before, but you perfectly explained the technique and what makes it interesting. Considering this in my next photo walk might be a game changer! Thank you very much! Dropping a sub :)

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Hey Jens!Yes there are some terms and ideas that can help you see photography with a different eye. One of those is the curiosity gap. Hope you get some nice shots using it! Welcome to the channel!👍

[@juliehillin1875]

Very comprehensive and clear explanations. Thank you.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

I am very glad it was helpful Julie!

[@ericpottt]

great video!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Thanks man!

[@pandacharm]

Wow, what a great tutorial. One of my favourites so far. Thank you !

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

It is my pleasure Alice! Happy to help! 🙂

[@diba4645]

This is a really complete and very good tutorial! Well done! Thank you.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

It is my pleasure DiBa. Glad you found the video useful!

[@jimharris3889]

Very much enjoyed your video !! Good ideas and tips

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

I am very glad Jim! Thanks for watching!

[@kcluv123321]

I reach out to people like you for advice and honest critiques. I also go out place and shoot things that are considered boring

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Sure thing!This is a great way to grow and network. But of course, taking photos all the time is the most important!

[@jinnycatriona2417]

Πολύ καλή ανάλυση Αριστείδη! Kepp going!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Thank so much Jinny! I will do!

[@selishots]

I find 1/125 is a bit too slow for me especially when shooting people walking, I end up with more motion blue then I'd like

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

For me this is the sweet spot regardless of the camera I use. I guess depends a lot on the user as well. However, I do suggest it as a starting point and then anyone can find what fits best to their shooting style.

[@lorenschwiderski]

@@AristeidisSfakianos 1/125s is fine for landscapes and distant people in the frame, or where people are posing, but I believe 1/250s is even chancy should people and cars are in motion. I used to use 1/320s by day, but now go with 1/400s. At night, I guess one takes their chances. If I was into doing night work, I am thinking a software for removing grain might be something to purchase, or just living with the grain. People love those old photographs, and many had grain. Content, content and story, is what is often missing these days, more than image quality. You can teach technical, but not how people see. Technical and professional, is not art, and content. You brought-up good points, such as focusing, where it is easier at f5.6 or even f4, becomes much harder at more open lenses. And your depth of field is not so much, unless using MFT, and not caring about grain. At times I do like the full frame, then other times marvel at how MFT gives you the whole story and depth, even at the more open lens settings. MFT formatting is interesting -- good for 1:1 crops. The APS-C camera is a good balance in regard to low light capability, smaller lenses, and overall image qualities. The dynamic range is pretty good nowadays, for most cameras, when compared to a decade ago. Take care, Loren

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

@@lorenschwiderski I was watching an interview recently of Alan Schaller and he said that he shoots aperture priority and sets shutter speed at max 1/250. I do agree that at 1/250 you get better chances to lower down motion blur etc. but at night 1/250 is rarely enough to get a nice and balanced exposure. As I mention in the video I often slow down to 1/80 or even 1/60 and still get sharp photos. The IBIS helps tremendously in that regards. Also, I agree very much with you Loren that what we miss is the content and the stories. When I think about my work I know that my way forward is to implement more the story element in my photos. If a photos has a good story and a good feeling it doesn't matter if it is grainy or if it has motion blur. Story is king. I hope you are well. Alle the best, Aris