NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY - Settings and Tips to get PERFECT EXPOSURES

[@911skull]

That’s exactly what I love the most about photography. Long exposure at night. The feeling when you’re outside alone in the dark, looking for nice compositions. Feels so rewarding when you’re back home, looking at some descent pictures. All I can say, well done, you did a great job !

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@TheodoreSchnell]

I appreciate that you think differently than I do -- that you do is neither good nor bad, neither better nor worse than me. It is just different, and it makes me rethink the way I do my photography. Thank you for that. I appreciate your efforts, your knowledge, and your expertise.

[@grephusingati7807]

London at night is spectacular and your choice for demonstration,wish I visit one day.Thanks Marc.

[@theschoolofphotography]

You should!

[@torritt]

Whenever I see night time shots I'm reminded of O Winston Link and his black and white photographs capturing the last days of American steam trains but at night ! For the 1950's it was an incredible pioneering achievement.

[@Sara-mx3on]

This video made me so nostalgic about London! I've alway been passionate about travelling and photography, but when i visited London 8 years ago I only took the classic "tourist pics", now this video makes me want to go back and really capture the beauty of the city. Thank you!

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome! London is a beautiful city to capture

[@atomicwaste12]

Beautifully done and nicely explained without the over hyping/acting by many other 'celebrity' photographers. Thank you.

[@theschoolofphotography]

You are welcome 👍

[@MarkKellyPhotographyUK]

I so need to get to London for some night photography.......Inspired by this video even more

[@barrymedlin6587]

Fantastic photos! The colors at night are amazing and the red bus trail is superb!!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Barry 👍

[@shaunosborne9579]

I've been wanting to do night photography for some time, but wasn't confident enough. But after watching this video I'm certainly going to try it.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad to help Shaun 👍

[@colinmelhuish1254]

Love this video. Great shots from under the Millennium bridge , my favourites. Inspired to do some night photography. Nice easy style unrushed like many. Thanks for posting.

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome, glad you liked it 😊

[@Romenet310]

This is such an awesome video. So motivated by your wonderful pictures. Truly art!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@vernonalvares8440]

Thks to the School, for going thru those Night settings.. will incorporate them on the streets of Bandra, Mumbai. Cheers, Vernon Alvares

[@joshuasmith2107]

Just stunning beautiful whimsical photos, love it!!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thank you so much 😊

[@pandemicarsondaily]

you seem like you are genuinely enjoying yourself out there. great photos. great video. great information

[@theschoolofphotography]

I was to! Thanks 👍

[@LLoyd-uv2ei]

I’m so inspired now, can’t wait to get out and get some fantastic night shots. Really really want a super wide angle lens now! Thanks 🙌✨

[@theschoolofphotography]

Have fun!

[@tomforbes3284]

Love the light trails in front of the church.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Tom 👍

[@budop7036]

Great lesson,and photos,thanks for your advice you are a natural teacher

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks 😊👍

[@melissam731]

Excellent shots. Going to Germany in a couple of weeks and will use these tips to take some night photos. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Your welcome glad you liked it. Don't forget to download the settings guide to take with you. Link in video description 👍

[@Highviewsport1]

Hi mate, I really enjoy your easy to understand teaching. Great stuff. Can I ask you to maybe also tell us when you are focusing when doing night photography or any photography. Knowing where to focus would be so helpful. Cheers Bryan

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi Bryan, I focus into infinity. Thanks

[@lukaslatal]

Perfect Marc, thank you ! One of the best photo channel about photography. Very good english, with very good pronunciation.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks, glad to have you on board 😊

[@jtfitnessplus4297]

I really like the city with lights especially when it comes to night photography city photography is one of my favourite especially when we travel around the world going to different places around the world you have some good shots there keep it up brother I definitely like the city and lights

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheChapin333]

Love these shots

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Sue

[@Asphaltrejuvenator]

I just bought a used Nikon D7100 its in great shape paid 200 bucks for it . I want to learn how to do this ... Great channel !

[@chris2871]

Fantastic teacher

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@berniestang2616]

BEAUTIFUL SHOTS . Question - im new to this… In these photos, please tell me where do u focus …? Infinity ??? Or 1/3 the way into the shot ,?? Or …??? THANK U PLEASE ❤

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi Bernie, all explained here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/photographing-cities-at-night Thanks

[@go64bit]

This was so fun and easy to understand. Thank you very much Mark. I have a question. Which camera and lens did you use for shooting this night video?

[@nethisanthosh]

I have been to london in 2017,18,19 , Most of the places you have shot in this video, I too tried some shots from same places and many of them were long exposure shots..cheers

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome 👍

[@anthonyireland6108]

Another great little video Mark you have inspired me to take some dramatic night shoots ,as I write this comment , I;m currently waiting for the new Canon 16mm R series lens to be released .thank you so much for all your helpful advise

[@nuklearpuppy]

Brilliant and informative. Really nice pics and detailed explanation throughout. New sub. Can't wait to try this out on my new fuji xt4.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Welcome aboard 👍

[@earavichandran]

Wonderful images. Excellent tutorial. Great work. Thanks for your valuable video.

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome 👍

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Nice tutorial Mark, what white balance settings would you use for this type of night photography?

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks, it's auto. Explained why in the video.

[@wingwing2683]

Thank you so much!

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome 👍

[@hannahmillington5781]

The 'Minnellian' bridge is my favourite bridge ;)

[@paulbrennan8597]

Great video Marc

[@theschoolofphotography]

Cheers Paul 👍

[@gordonneedham7014]

I'm interested in how you determine your Camera Settings for Night Photography? Are you shooting in Manual? Since you used ISO 200, how did you determine that? Being new, do you get all your info off the light meter? Please Explain?

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi Gordon, there are a few which I do in the video. When it's a really long exposure u generally take a reading then do an exposure test. All about exposures are explained in more detail here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/beginners-photography-course

[@AA-hn6cm]

I'm a beginner and these settings and your explanation helped me understand how long exposure shots work. Thank you for this video. ☺ PS. Do you mind telling me what lens did you use here? Thank you.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thank you. Can't remember the exact lens, but it is mentioned in the video.

[@martinwagner6344]

Great pics and great way of getting the message across.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Martin 👍

[@cwjonesII]

Great photos and straight-forward tips.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@quotemenot7520]

Thank you for this, just upgraded my Canon EOS and have always loved night shots, I know it all about experimenting and trying all manner of setting, but watch to get a guide as to what you use and most helpful. Can't wait to get out and have a go.

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome C S glad it helped 👍

[@steviem8466]

Great video. will be joinging next year!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Be great to have you on board 👍

[@jaymesmean]

0:42 pretty cool how you caught that shooting star..at least that's what it looks like

[@luizdossantosfilho660]

I got it is...just take it and get better as you go... thanks

[@chunkyleejones3831]

Handsome takes..... Don't we just love snapping nights in London 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@theschoolofphotography]

certainly do :)

[@haroldmassey5966]

Love the night shots.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thank you Harold 👍

[@NayJ2008]

Great video! I was the 1000th like! Woop woop!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thank you!

[@davidtrill4347]

I believe you might be mistaken when you stated setting your focal length to 9mm is equal to 18mm for a full frame camera. I think it works the other way around and equals 6mm on a full frame sensor. Different makes of cameras have different crop factors, but any sensor less than full frame converts the lens to a longer f number than full frame. Half-frame cameras usually convert by 1.5 or 1.6.

[@davidtrill4347]

I thought I ought to comment on my above statement, I was wrong in assuming use of a half frame DSLR, I relies now that you were using a new mirrorless four thirds camera which as you rightly say converts to double the focal lenght of a full frame camera.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi David, it's correct, further details here kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5q9dYxnj7OqnKM Thanks

[@Asphaltrejuvenator]

I have learned alot from you on here and took some of what I think are amazing photos last night across the river ! Thank you ..

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome 😊

[@anils.rkumar6551]

Nice work, thank you

[@michaelganner1581]

Hi I was wondering what white balance did you use ?

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi Michael, I use AWB and it's explained why in the video. Thanks

[@aadhyaa2676]

Can you mention what camera gear did you use for this photo shoot?

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi, all explained here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/photographing-cities-at-night

[@SigitSugiharto1966]

Amazing videos Marc....thanks a lot...

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Sigit 👍😊

[@Bushcraft242]

Great assignments

[@eottoe2001]

The information and the video was great, but 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the music drove me crazy. Close caption worked with no sound. Thanks for the video. It was very useful. The f stops were tighter than I use but will try f/11 and f/13 at night now. Again THANK YOU!!!!

[@bobvila1010]

Thanks for this excellent video. I love the way that you explain the settings! It will help mevery much in my first trip to London and UK. Thanks from Montréal! BTW, in 3.08, is this a typo error for the focal, it is said 8mm?

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks 😊

[@0015creations]

amazing teaching .vry informative which lens are u using for night photography

[@27steve]

Hi Mark, how did you set it to 60 seconds without using a cable? my canon only goes to 30 seconds without using bulb and a plug in cable device to extend ?

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi Steve, some cameras go beyond the 30 second limit. Hope that helps 👍

[@27steve]

Thanks for the reply, I have to say I have read a lot of camera reviews but as I recall nothing mentioned about about the 30 sec limit and which cameras have a longer limit. Perhaps something you can share with us in future

[@SEPK09]

Great job

[@johitaan4148]

Great video!! How were you able to get an exposure time of 60 seconds? I can only get 30 seconds.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks. All the settings are mentioned in the video, it just depends on the light you have available.

[@thomasjcahill2798]

Great lesson, can't wait until January to meet you and the gang!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Can't wait!

[@thomasjcahill2798]

@@theschoolofphotography just send a post out on LinkedIn regarding your request to share, I have about 7000 links so hopefully they will like and spread the word!

[@brianbrooking496]

Nice video....would love to know if the pics were post processed? Or if the shots you got were the raw files? As a newb, my raw pics are lacking something, and it be good to know what makes them pop. Love your delivery, keeping it simple with technical talk.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi, yes they are processed in Lightroom. You can find out more details here www.theschoolofphotography.com/tutorials/settings-for-night-photography Thanks

[@dovidell]

Are you shooting long exposures on the lowest ISO setting for your camera ? ( on some camera models it is 100 , others it is 200 )

[@brianbrooking496]

David Green I guess sometimes yes and sometimes no. All depends upon the light-meter - Aperture- Tv - ISO looking at the millennium bridge pics, they looked super sharp. Were any of the final pics post processed or photo-stacked or something. I’d love to make mine pop like yours. The detail in the pillar was crisp. As I say, I am happy with my comps, but they just ain’t sharp, not sure if it’s focus, settings, camera, lenses or just a learning curve and I will figure it out eventually

[@windupfamily]

Brian Brooking I think that bridge shot was bracketed by the look of it...but either way he’s been doing this for quite some time, he’s got a good lens and knows how to edit well. Quality glass is not gonna make you twice as good as you are now but it will help

[@brianbrooking496]

Wind-up Kids that’s why I’m still using a beginners camera, as I want to be able to get the best from what I have and can afford. I am taking wee courses here and there, investing in myself first then equipment....still have a cropped sensor...

[@davelyall9521]

Absolutely loved this and would love to give it a go but living in a wee Scottish town doesn't present the same oportunities unfortunately. On saying that I might take a trip to Dundee and grab some shots from the Fife side of the Tay bridge looking back to Dundee. If so I'll try to send you an image or two and criticism is always welcomed ,

[@createdshocked4700]

The good tip is to use 2 second off timer to not poke camera with opening shutter.

[@ariebrainware]

Wow amazing shot and great explanation! . Btw, is it possible to go Night Photography if only have Rebel SL3 w/ EF 24-70mm F4L?

[@gilbertwalker6769]

Thanks for an excellent video with lots of good information! I was glad to see you using your Olympus kit, as I'm also an Olympus user.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Awesome, thank you!

[@tonykennedy6030]

Great tutorial and very entertaining.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ioannist.5568]

Great video! Was wondering if it would be better to have autofocus or manual focus on the lens? I am trying to understand the difference in this type of long exposure photography. My canon 90D has only 30 seconds of max exposure. Is this something that has to do with the lens?

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're focusing will depend on the situation but usually it is into infinity. For more info on shutter speeds click here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/complete-guide-to-photography Thanks

[@johna6968]

Great upload. Makes me want to grab the tripod, camera and head out in the dark

[@theschoolofphotography]

Go on, get out there with it 😁

[@dovidell]

What's stopping you ?

[@johna6968]

@@dovidell Leafy Cheshire isn't quite the same of an evening.

[@catsandrandom3844]

Did you go?

[@johna6968]

@@catsandrandom3844 It's in the diary 😉

[@snapchick]

Fab photos and learned a lot. Where in London were you at the fountains? Thanks Marc.

[@theschoolofphotography]

By tower bridge 👍😊

[@snapchick]

@@theschoolofphotography Thank you!

[@joshjhutton]

I don't go outside after dark, That's when the monsters come out.

[@bamsemh1]

That's actually wrong, because there's light in the refrigerator 😂🤣

[@lydmarl.475]

You are too funny!!

[@scottpitner4298]

I got ya monsta right here.. ⬇️

[@maddmavic]

Monsters make good photos

[@terryshampoe]

The monsters are more afraid of you than you are of them… yea that statement didn’t work when I was a kid. Still doesn’t!

[@pradkphotography]

Great video Mark. After a many days I got inspired by watching. The background score was also very lively. Overall it was very dynamic. And about the the photos, they are just mind blowing, especially the shot that looks upwards to the buildings. But one thing. Why don't I see mask on anybody? Sorry if that bothers you. I am from India that's why asking.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hello, Glad you are enjoying the video. This was shot before the lock down 👍

[@pradkphotography]

@@theschoolofphotography wow, it just seems yesterday. Hope you are doing well.

[@ianhargreaves9226]

Great tutorial setting 👌Great for me as I'm going to use pro mode on my s21 galaxy 😀

[@theschoolofphotography]

Great 👍

[@LamK11]

Amazing Night photography sir😍😍😍 The red bus trial 🔥🔥🔥

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thank you!!

[@veselinvasilev9362]

Thank you!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks

[@paulstrick2248]

Great video Marc. Doesn’t it ever worry you walking around a city with your camera?

[@theschoolofphotography]

You should be wary up there but I come from the east end so I'm used to it.

[@paulstrick2248]

The School of Photography I’m from Stoke, thats what makes me nervous of going out into the town 😂

[@sammcloughlin9291]

Man dem run up on you blud, you getting taxed G, if you walk dem roads mans will rob you like a pussyo. Listen G don't be taking your 5d out to get dem nice night time bokeh shots mans is on the hustle you get shanked fam. Stay nice an safe in da crib take dem portraits ya gets me..

[@micheleg.2244]

Where did you focus? And what meter mode in the picture under the Millenium bridge'

[@wallyb_photographyvybz]

Do you guys shoot in low light with or without flash???.......

[@theschoolofphotography]

In this case there was no flash.

[@wallyb_photographyvybz]

Ok because I notice every one posting there night shoot or shot in low light an dont mention if flash was involved but there settings is on point ......... Plz note I love your photos same way🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@shahed2000]

Nice, what lens was that?

[@Tookastudios]

Hey. What about the video settings, this was very nicely shot

[@Mr.A_LDN]

Great video..subscribed!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Welcome aboard 👍

[@Mr.A_LDN]

@@theschoolofphotography Just bought the course...looking forward to getting started!

[@stevejaiden5198]

Great video thxs

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome Steve 👍

[@master1749]

For me it was ‘manellium bridge’ ☺️

[@hulabiker21]

What about metering mode? Spot, central or multi-meter?

[@theschoolofphotography]

More details on that here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/photographing-cities-at-night

[@beavertown2006]

You are a creative handsome bloke, is it a four thirds camera?

[@maddmavic]

I have a Nikon d3200 what would be the best lense for it for long exposure night photos. I have a quad with tons of colored lights and have a few ideas on photos I want to take.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi, there isn't one best lens but I like to use the ultra wide angle ones. Thanks

[@maddmavic]

@@theschoolofphotography can u recommend a specific one for a good fair price not too cheap but not super expensive

[@maddmavic]

@@theschoolofphotography could u recommend one specific for the Nikon d3200 that's not super expensive but not cheap junk. I want quality but for a decent cost if possible .new to this I got a camera and 4 lenses but none that I think I will use other then the Nikjor 50mm but that's not a wide is it? Maybe it is and I'm slow to this lol. But the other ones I got is a telescopic sigma 70-300 I believe and a macro to mount on the end but the looks and I have an nikon 18-55 .

[@nevillebramley7674]

Where do you focus .

[@theschoolofphotography]

Into infinity. Thanks

[@corrinebudris7822]

I feel like I'm watching this at .75 speed but its normal speed

[@MarianMoisii]

I use sony sony a7IV . When I used in long exposure I get colour banding in photography,any ideas about it?

[@theschoolofphotography]

No sorry

[@pematamang9268]

Is it single or multiple exposure???

[@theschoolofphotography]

Some single, some multiple

[@dovidell]

.............................aaaaaaaaaaaand he's BACK with a regular video - something to watch with my tea and digestives !!!

[@tobybowers6990]

That is a great idea :)

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks guys 👍

[@scottpitner4298]

This is good info but for many of us in small towns we don’t get to regularly be near world famous locations. lol I live in a modest town in WV, U.S.

[@johntheloft]

Thats where I use to knock about in my younger days - great tuition.

[@ThePosiview]

Minelium Bridge ;)

[@chrismulvaneyphoto]

Loving your videos. I'm a dslr virgin with a wish to make awesome photos. My initial interest was quick pics - sport and wildlife, but I'm loving the artistic flair of long exposure. Awesome work!! 👊😁

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thank you Christopher 😊 🙏

[@vikasjoseph2008]

Great video. However add videos using only the standard kit lenses.

[@nicbridgephotography]

Where was your focus point of the bridge shots from below please?

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi it was at infinity.

[@nicbridgephotography]

@@theschoolofphotography ok, but at infinity i cannot believe how sharp the foreground is. Cheers.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi Nic, small aperture, wide angle, infinity focus, done! Come over to www.theschoolofphotography.com and we'll show you how in more detail. Thanks

[@adampapworth]

cool vid

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks 👍

[@archaja]

My request would be not only to show the aperture and ISO and focal length, but also the histogram! Because my problem is with night photografy that most of the time I´ve complete dark pixels AND complete white pixels, especially whith fotos in the streets. And nobody tells you how to avoid this or what is ok and what not. That would be something new in the internet!

[@theschoolofphotography]

All covered here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/photographing-cities-at-night

[@nikoscamera6395]

Do you have an account where you post pictures of your work?

[@theschoolofphotography]

Check out our Instagram @theschoolofphotography1 👍

[@vincebuboytv1140]

I used now my canon cam in MANUAL MODE. with 24-70mm based on your composition ISO 200 F11 60 THE result was too dark. and far different your sample. Whats the problem. More better you will show and keep close your camera settings tonsee exactly. Thank you

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad to help 👍

[@arisafrianto479]

f11 is too low

[@snappic2867]

What about imageStabilisation? Would it help on the tripod on the moving bridge? Normally you turn is off on a tripod - so I am really curious .....Greetz from 🇩🇪

[@theschoolofphotography]

Over a 30 second exposure I'm not sure it would help. That camera has IBIS and it was on during that shot. To be honest you have to zoom in quite a bit to see the movement but it is there. Hope that helps 👍

[@brianbrooking496]

The School of Photography what camera was it?

[@jubourdin]

I was about to ask the same question. thanks

[@jubourdin]

@@brianbrooking496 looks like an Olympus OMD EM-1. Either mark II or mark III, I'm not sure. I think it's mark II as I didn't catch the mark III left of the lens, and because mark III is quite recently out and is not an auto upgrade.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi, yes it's the Olympus EM1 mk ii.