How to Use Shutter Speed for Perfect Northern Lights Photos

Marcell Rubies (2023) Iceland [Photograph] Unsplash Shutter speed is one of the three critical settings in photography. It controls how long your camera’s sensor is exposed to light. A fast shutter speed captures the image, while a slow shutter speed allows more light to hit the sensor for longer. This setting is crucial in low-light … Read more

Creating Light Trails in Night Sky Photography

 Samuele Errico Piccarini. (2017). Passo dello Stelvio, Italy [Photograph]. Unsplash. Night sky photography isn’t just about capturing the stars; it’s an art form that plays with darkness and light, giving photographers a canvas to depict the nocturnal beauty of the cosmos intertwined with the luminescent dance of light trails. The goal isn’t simply to take … Read more

Astrophotography with Telephoto Lenses

Night Sky

Benjamin Davies. (2017). St Just, United Kingdom [Photograph]. Unsplash. Astrophotography transforms the invisible nuances of the universe into visual spectacles. At its core is a blend of passion and precision, enabling us to glimpse the ethereal beauty of the cosmos. I’m here to guide you through the first steps of astrophotography with telephoto lenses, a … Read more

Shooting Stars: Advanced Long Exposure Techniques

Night Sky

Patrick McManaman. (2016) [Photograph]. Unsplash Astrophotography has a way of capturing the imagination like no other genre. It’s where art meets science, and the infinite wonder of the cosmos can be frozen in time. Through advanced night sky photography, the elusive and mesmerizing beauty of shooting stars becomes something you can share and revisit. Each … Read more