NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY for beginners - Tips and camera settings explained

[@mac7083]

Absolutely agree with comments re Paul’s exploitation/teaching. He doesn’t talk to show what he knows .... he talks to ensure the viewer learns. Love this channel. Thanks mate.

[@starlightyuffie8275]

I watched a lot of tips for beginners for night photography and so far this is the most simplest yet informative one. Thank you!

[@photogenius]

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[@ThisOLmaan]

@@photogenius : have to say I learned a lot from ur one video than I have from other TY

[@leroycampbell32]

Which lens used to take photo in back?

[@dreddscottredd8447]

Yeah they forget to explain a ton of stuff

[@EliseStewart-cx4lr]

It is..

[@3ricab1]

Thank you for not rambling on pointlessly like some other youtubers and just getting straight to the point! Very easy to follow along, clear and concise. You are a good teacher. Thank you!

[@emmittbrazille]

this man is the exact reason I have gotten better in photography!!

[@nathanbgerman]

Pretty much any time I am shooting at night (in a city), I always use the exact same settings: 8 second shutter speed, F16 aperture, ISO 100. I will set the camera to these settings just as the sun is setting and then just wait patiently for the sky to get dark enough to give me a proper exposure with these settings. When the exposure meter shows that I am properly exposed, I hit the button (with a timer set like you suggested to avoid camera shake). It gives me a beautiful image every time!

[@jaybrown4526]

Have you ever thought of using a higher quality f-stop? Seems f16 would be a poor choice, especially under low light- given light refraction, softening and what not. Might try using say, f7.1 or f8, and then adjusting your exposure time accordingly. Image exposure results should be the same in theory, but your image will probably be much sharper since you'd be using a better quality f-stop.

[@nathanbgerman]

@@jaybrown4526 Hmmm, I'd be willing to give your suggestion a try sometime. I tend to prefer F16 for two main reasons. 1. I like the star effect that it gives to city lights and 2. These settings usually give me still a little bit of light detail in the sky so you can see clouds and maybe a light glow from the sun below the horizon. If I were to lower the F-stop to something like F8, that would make the image twice as bright and therefore, would require me to wait longer into the evening for the sky to get darker. As the sky gets darker, I then lose those details that F16 gave me. At least, that's my way of thinking, but like I said, I'd be willing to try your suggestion sometime.

[@badbeardbill9956]

@@nathanbgermanTheoretically, if you were to use F/8, you’d get 4x the light. Then adjusting your exposure time down to 2 seconds is a good first guess to get the same amount of light. Might be worth a try at least

[@TJF772]

Hey what mode do u shoot in?

[@momlovesnoel]

I've been using a (very old!!!) D3000 for years & years and hardly every take it off auto mode. I've learned more, watching this 14 min video, than I have in the last 13 years lugging this old camera around mindlessly pointing and shooting. This sounds ridicilous but I'm delighted & inspired after watching these tips. I've taken 12,000+ photos with my D3000 and the 12 that I took while watching this video are STUNNING. Thank you.

[@andyg1645]

The photo genius tutorials are always explicit, to the point and very easy to understand. Too many youtube tutorials either go off on irrelevant tangents or they miss some of the small but very significant details that can make the difference when you trying to improve your photography.

[@paulbryant9793]

Thank you for expliaining it in simple terms that I can understand. I am only just getting into photography properly in my late 60's so need all the help I can get

[@leemartin9156]

Me too. Birds at night - owls - is what I am looking to capture, but being a beginner..... May we have a successful adventure with this new hobby!

[@spiralfirst6488]

As many other comments have stated, this video explains perfectly how things work, without assuming the viewer is incredibly advanced with full knowledge of all cameras. Very helpful and interesting. Thanks.

[@photogenius]

Glad it helped! Thank you for the feedback.

[@mstrssdae]

The information given is straight forward and easy to understand. I love how things like shutter speed are explained, what it is, and why you want the settings being suggested.

[@rusavolk]

I am very happy I found this channel. Now, the photography does not look like a "wild beast" to me anymore. I have watched so many "training" videos from other KZbinrs that were not understandable or confusing for a beginner like myself. Paul Farris explains everything with such clarity and with helpful tips. I am appalled (in a good way) how much I have learned for the past 40 minutes just by watching his three vids. P. S. I think the "dislikes" are left by some pro-photographers, who are afraid that Paul is giving out their true secrets :-)

[@photogenius]

Thank you so much Alexei for your support and kind words, I really appreciate your support 👍 Paul.

[@lucasdavies6655]

You are so great iv watched so many of your videos on the Nikon D3500 and iv actually learned something. Your so much better than my photography tutor in college, he always says to me “it’s your camera you should know” he don’t have a clue what he talks about. Honestly your such a great tutor thanks

[@davec2470]

One of the only videos on this particular subject that actually makes sense! Thank you!

[@Cisco2023]

Bought my first camera (Rebel t7) 4 days ago and struggled with shooting my Xmas tree. After watching this video the pictures came out beautiful.

[@hs7921]

Thanks. I’ve done a couple of courses, and all the rules were that night photography is fully manual. I tried a couple last night using Tv (Canon) on ISO 100, very happy with the results.

[@sionhannuna5418]

The courses were right and this video is wrong.

[@JP4drumsFarrell]

Common sense advice and to the point. Well done and THANKS!!!! Let me go further after shooting a ton of pictures at night last week my frustration turned into enthusiasm. Cannot thank you enough!!!!

[@photogenius]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@johnchud7507]

I liked the old B setting in shutter speed coupled with a remote trigger could hold the shutter open for as long as you thought it needed

[@photogenius]

Yep, bulb mode can be very useful - still an option with most cameras.

[@cynthiaclark4990]

This is really great if you're shooting still subjects. A friend of mine is asked for me to take pictures of him and his family. By the time they get off work and I get off work and we meet it's going to be right at dusk. I will definitely take these tips with me to take some awesome photos at night of the Christmas trees at the local park, etc. I also do have a light that I even have a tripod for along with a tripod for my camera.

[@brianbrewer4581]

Thank you for the excellent lessons on using my new camera. I have the Canon EOS T7 and it really helps seeing you make the settings instead of just reading about it.

[@carleysdad94]

I learned more from this short 4-minute video than I did from hours of reading a (Nikon "Z" specific) book I had purchased. Thank you!

[@Go_Nkosi]

Im a new photographer in town and i have been unable to take good full pictures of my customers at night but after watching this video i know exactly how im going to deal with my Cannon 2000D,thank you.

[@evantull8272]

Thank you for this great tutorial! I'm an absolute beginner and you've given me the confidence to go out tonight and have a go at capturing some great night photos! Thanks again Paul!

[@photogenius]

Thanks for the feedback Evan, I hope you got some great night photos. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel 👍

[@elisabanas]

I watched this Thursday night just gone and have since gone out and tried your tips and tricks. I have tagged you in a post on Instagram so you can see, thank you so much for your amazing content. I will continue to try and get better.

[@russellclampitt2304]

I really enjoy your channel. As a beginner, you have been instrumental in taking some of the best photos I have ever taken.

[@lecamoraes]

You have the best photography channel available on KZbin. Thank you.

[@MayTheForceBeWithYou01]

Your tips were so helpful, thank you!. I'm going on my first official city night shoot tomorrow and after watching this I feel far more confident that I can do night time photography. Thank you so much! 😊

[@shairafrigillana]

This is the simplest and most informative tutorial for a beginner like me. It's my birthday tomorrow and I hope to capture good images. Thank you sir! 🤗

[@tom132cairns]

The more dadly the person that's teaching you is the better they are at it, I've learned.

[@BMH1965]

Very clear and precise instructions - great video. I will be taking photos of the Egyptian temples at night with a light show and this video will help a lot.

[@photogenius]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you get some great photos - what a wonderful subject!! Happy New Year to you.

[@eamonnkelly8984]

Best Advice for a biggner myself and I as struggling with the night time photos but to your help they have turned out so well

[@michelecharlton9772]

Ive learned more in 10 mins than in 16 years - cant wait to see more videos - thank you:)

[@cameroncouper-cheung549]

Thank you for your contribution to photography learning. I have watched many videos on KZbin and your videos are the most informative and less confusing. You explain settings well and provide clean and concise scenarios. I can't wait to see how much I improve with the knowledge you have provided me.

[@photogenius]

Wow, thanks! I so appreciate the kind feedback and support for my channel. Best wishes Cameron. Paul 👍

[@Bernie34954]

Great video. I sent it to a friend of mine who wants to go out with me next week to take night photos. Keep those video coming.

[@photogenius]

Fantastic, thank you Bernard. Hope you get some great night photos.

[@drknights02]

I received my new camera yesterday and looked at all of video yesterday but watching you 1 video i learn more

[@prestonknowles6359]

Wow!! I'm a Canon addict and have always up the ISO to the max for night time shots. Never tried the Tv but after watching your video that is on my to do list. Always looking for a better way to take better pictures and I think this is my ticket for night time shots. Thank you!!

[@LindaHutchings]

Well said and I totally relate.. thank you Paul for super clear instructions and the tip to use the lowest ISO for highest definition and just get on with using some tripod... I have always had an eye for amazing night scenes but rarely been able to capture them to my satisfaction. Curious how you would balance the need to have a low ISO for image quality versus higher ISO to freeze movement perhaps if taking lights on a bridge over water that has some title movement?

[@gabicata19]

Done my 1st night photography with canon 2000d accordingly to your settings and got awesome results!!! 👌👌👍👍 thanks for posting helpful videos!!

[@MrRensan404]

I like the way you deliver your subject matter, like this one. You make it look simple and yet adequately explained. This makes your video time just right. Not too long and boring, and yet not too short, thus missing some important details. I always look forward to watch each of your video releases. By the way, I use a Canon DSLR, so I hope you would incorporate instructions using this brand, even when you explain your instructions using a Nikon camera as the main example Looking forward to more of your videos, Paul!

[@SarevansVoyage]

After wasting some time on a couple of other nonsense speaking videos, found this awesome practical one.. Happily subscribed. Great job!

[@ljjones2464]

Very well put together, easy to grasp. Can’t wait to try your tips.

[@photogenius]

Thank you for watching - hope you get some great results.

[@dt..retired8462]

This may seem a silly question. When you are focusing for a night shot, what do you actually focus on? Presumably it has to be manual focus but do you focus on a point in the distance, middle ground or closer? Can I add that I’m a total beginner at night photography, hence the possibly silly question! I’m in the UK but my daughter and her family have lived in Brisbane for nearly 20 years, so having visited a few times, I love your photos of Brisbane. Thanks for the very informative video.

[@narissahobson4340]

As someone who struggles to keep focus and wants to learn on on my own, I absolutely love your content! Thanks so much for this. You give very easy to follow directions on how to operate cameras. I hope I can turn out some great photos like yourself!

[@drail80s]

I really enjoy these videos you have, especially when they are targeted toward the beginner. They help so much , Cheers.

[@belindamessersmith2051]

Explained so concisely. No extra chatter like on most educational videos. Right to the point. Subscribed and Thank you.

[@photogenius]

Awesome, thank you for the feedback Belinda. Paul @ Photo Genius.

[@masterstacker2833]

I've been taking photos for 30 years and I'm learning quite a bit from your channel. I've made several changes to my camera settings. Thanks and well done.

[@colinlewis4388]

I have also experimented with changing colour balance night, again to move away from the auto setting and had some nice results

[@TumainiMkabili]

I have never taken a good picture during nighttime before. These are just great tips and am so sure I will have the best pics now. Thank you👍

[@photogenius]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rjgunayon8609]

thanks! this help me a lot!, I am currently a Multimedia Artist Student, and I suck in photography I don't know what settings to use in different scenarios

[@xstina_ali_benaiah7376]

Thanks for explaining this topic simply for beginners. This is by far the best one, I understand how to take night shots now. Thanks so much

[@photogenius]

You're very welcome, thanks

[@rogue4154]

The perfect video for me....no bs random talk, just straight shooting, awesome job thanks

[@photogenius]

Glad to be of help - thanks for supporting my channel.

[@jiwonjeon3774]

I just started playing with my Nikon camera today and your videos have been so helpful to me thank you so much for the clear but short helpful informations! Simply the best on KZbin 👍

[@annika8930]

You honestly deserve way more subscribers! I love your content and the way you explain things is simply amazing. Great channel!

[@photogenius]

Thank you Annika for your support 😀 Paul @ Photo Genius.

[@jorgezuluaga-zuluman3883]

Thank you...finally someone who can give me tips using an entry camera (D3500). Thank you!

[@remyray1960]

I really like your photos, but you seem to favor the nikon, I'm new to this and I'm using a canon t7 rebel. Can you post some videos on how to use the t7 rebel?

[@skarecro7]

Simple and to the point, definitely like this video!

[@photogenius]

Thank you, please consider subscribing - new videos every week.

[@scotts9810]

As usual, clear and concise instructions that really yield results. Thankyou.

[@anastasiawhite605]

This video has some great tips! I've been doing some night photography at Tempe town Lake in AZ and I haven't been able to get the grain under control. I'll definitely keep this in mine next time I go!

[@marcosjavier6159]

Thank you. Very helpful. I expended around 2 hours looking for this information in google and KZbin. Well explained

[@bradsharenramsden4861]

THANK YOU so much !! I have had a Nikon D7100 for about 5yrs and have ONLY ever used it on AUTO mode as i honestly have NO CLUE when it comes to cameras (long story why i have this camera LOL). I decided i want to learn how to use as will soon be heading off to Melbourne CBD for a weekend and want to capture some night time images that don't suck. Your explanation made COMPLETE SENSE and now i can't wait for it get dark so i can go try it out !! Thanks Again - Sharen

[@photogenius]

Thank you for the feedback Sharen, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you get some great shots whilst in Melbourne. Please consider subscribing, new tutorials weekly. Paul @ Photo Genius.

[@deshirlrankins969]

Thank you for your awesome tips! I was recently blessed with a Nikon D5600 and will be shooting a sunrise this weekend using your tips!!!

[@photogenius]

Excellent - thanks for the feedack.

[@jimkok1957]

I really enjoy the fact that you give examples of settings and results - THANK YOU!

[@photogenius]

You are so welcome - appreciate the support.

[@Subzerowins]

Very simple and very informative this is the best video for a beginner to watch

[@novamacisaac1152]

Totally enjoying this. Paul makes it basic, sometimes we already feel inadequate enough. Photography can be technical and scary!

[@monikatoth5697]

I've just purchased my Nikon d3500 recently. Can't wait to use at night. Thanks for the great video.

[@ronlheureux7623]

Thank you for your concise and easy to understand tutorial. I'm not a beginner, but I do have some cobwebs in my recall. I'm on my 3rd Nikon DSLR and I have twice purchased their wireless remote shutter release. Both were highly unreliable. I wound up buying a brand that I hadn't heard of from a popular U.S. online store. It is a bit larger but highly reliable. The cost was around $10.00 U.S. The brand is Vello. I'm not paid for this tip btw. I have subscribed to your vlog to see what else will shake loose in my head. Gooday.

[@mickbear413]

Thanks, for yet another simply explained informative video. I'm off out tonight, for my first attempt of night photography, in my hometown of Liverpool in the UK. Your advice is much appreciated

[@nesle1805]

I really love this channel, even though I'm not using canon camera. I'm learning alot of things about photography in this channel☺️☺️

[@ShadowFury-01]

Thank you so much for posting this i learn how to use my camera better by watching your vid.

[@josebguevara]

Hi, there I'm CANON guy, thank for this video great tips for night photography, now I'm getting better pictures at night, I enjoy and learn from this video well explain...

[@KoolKilla300]

So helpful! The ISO and Self timer tip were game changers for me. Def Subbed!

[@pauljennings2451]

Thanks

[@photogenius]

Thank you so much for your support Paul, this is very much appreciated. Paul @ Photo Genius 😃

[@pauljennings2451]

@@photogenius least I can do, getting a lot of valuable intel. Photos are cleaning up . I really like your delivery and not to overload content.👍

[@wataridori81]

I learnt a lot in this 14 minutes video! Definitely subscribing, and looking for more of your video now. Thank you so much!

[@wickchick1963]

Brilliant thank you! I’ve just bought a Canon 4000D and can not wait to get out into the beautiful landscape here in Caithness (North Scotland) to take wonderful photos that I can paint from! Your videos are so good, so easy for someone not too technically minded to follow! 😊

[@Punkorealist]

Amazing!! I just got a nikon D5300 and this video helped me a lot!! Thank you so much!!

[@brendanoconnell2396]

I have watched loads of your videos now, and everyone has been a success for me. Thank you! Wished I knew all these tricks when I visited my sister there...you don't know her, do you?? haha. Fantastic work you are doing, please may these tips continue!!!

[@peterjones8862]

Brilliant. Informative, accessible, “best in class”. All tutorial videos should be like this.

[@BMacksAerialVisuals]

Thank you. Articulate, clear and in laymen's terms video. Been flying drones for 4 years. It has led me into "real" photography. And I'm ready to step out of "Auto" mode. I have a Sony A6100 so all the features you pointed out are also on this camera, which made it very easy to follow. And yes, my favorite type of photography is low-light stuff.

[@itsallcool564]

You are an excellent teacher. Thank you .

[@photogenius]

Thank you so much, I appreciate the kind words.

[@zero_hours_played]

The best explanation ever I watched for beginners.

[@photogenius]

Thank you very much.

[@toxicpokemon2525]

actual guide for all beginners..nice job man

[@gnorman91]

The way you explain in your videos, phenomenal!

[@KimSol90]

Ty for these great tips! I've always struggled with taking night time / low light photos. PS: You take incredibly stunning photos.

[@todtastic]

Just got into photography. Thank you for all the videos they help a lot.

[@meghalchokshi5612]

Very simple and the best explanation on Night photography. Thank you, Paul.

[@sueboldt5161]

So helpful!! Can't wait to try this with Christmas lights!

[@gillianscheffler4404]

Very helpful and well delivered ... will keep watching HG

[@photogenius]

Thank you so much.

[@mcmullg]

Brilliant INFO!! I currently have the Nikon P900, which is useless for Night/AstroPhotography. I've now purchased a second hand Nikon D5500 , Your tips will be invaluable, I'm sure! Thanks!

[@earavichandran]

Same pinch. I initially bought p900, later I realised that it is not suitable for many things. I bought D3400.

[@photogenius]

The P900 is a great camera, but the DSLR sensor will give you much better results, especially in low light.. Thank you for watching Gary 👍👍

[@MrMiss-cp9bw]

I know this video is of a P1000, but when I read your comments earlier I thought it was the P900 he used. Looked at the specs, and while the P1000 *is* better the P900 still looks awesome! When I saw some of the results made with the P1000 it honestly made me think it would be a neat 'second camera' (Albeit my budget can't really afford it atm). Now the P900, in my country, is half the price - If I can find one second hand I'll definitely have a tough choice between a new lens, or the P900 😁 That being said: The D5500 is *definitely* something I'd be more interested in 😊 Very nice camera indeed :D

[@lonnieclemens5131]

It is exciting to hear you used a Nikon D3500. I like to see people excel with DX cameras.

[@photogenius]

I love featuring DX cameras because I firmly believe that you can take amazing photos with cropped sensor cameras, you don't have to have pro / full frame camera - it's all about technique. Thanks for watching Lonnie.

[@darcyhutchcroft1797]

So glad I've found your great videos!

[@photogenius]

Welcome aboard Darcy, thanks for the feedback and support.

[@leddalarcher2271]

Excellent! I can´t wait to grab my camera. Many thanks from Argentina

[@photogenius]

You are welcome, hope you get some cool night shots. Thanks for watching.

[@rvnmedic2709]

Great tips. Going to Asia in a couple of weeks. Lots of colorful nightlife. Thanks mate.

[@photogenius]

Happy to help, enjoy Asia and please consider subscribing - new videos posted weekly.

[@rvnmedic2709]

@@photogenius I did

[@patrickkoon3519]

Im just getting started with all this photography stuff and I like your channel and the way you teach this photo 📸 stuff

[@SaraHajny]

Just tagged you in some photos I took. This video helped me get some great shots of San Diego at night

[@EZ-viewing.]

Exceptional overview and great, gentle explanation. You really are an expert and a great person to boot. Thoroughly enjoyed all your clips. Many, many heartfelt thanks for taking the time to explain everything.

[@mikey.1205]

Awesome video man, this was perfect for learning

[@photogenius]

Glad you liked it, thanks for the feedback.

[@RogerHarrison-j3d]

Thank you for such an educational video. Still learning how to get the best frm my D3500 (birthday present). Much appreciated. Roger

[@Aztech_Drones_UK]

Thank you , you have taught me so much since purchasing my D3500 keep them coming

[@MrsMinx50]

This was exceptional Paul so easy to follow 👍

[@raghavendra704]

After long time I have learned how to take pictures without flash and without light thank you

[@ramrodou812]

another informative and very well done video. subscribed!

[@photogenius]

Awesome, thank you very much indeed - your support is very much appreciated.

[@the_muzz1]

I'm hoping to put some of these tips into practice this weekend, for an evening event I'm helping out with. I'll be taking photos of the community candidly as well as with a tripod for the actual event happenings. It'll all be both indoors and outdoors but with low-ish light for both.