Retouching Techniques for Removing Noise in Low-Light Images

Balazs Busznyak. (2018) The Northern Lights Iceland [Photograph]. Unsplash Low-light photography often comes with an unwelcome companion: noise. These gritty, speckled distortions can reduce the clarity and detail of your photos, compromising the overall image quality. When light levels are low, camera sensors struggle, pushing ISO levels up and raising the likelihood of what photographers … Read more

Color Correction Tips for Northern Lights Photography

John Fowler. (2018) The Northern Lights [Photograph]. Unsplash. If you’ve ever attempted to photograph the Northern Lights, you’re aware of the sheer magnetic pull these celestial dances exert. Spectacular as they are, capturing their essence requires more than a mere click of the shutter. Here, I’ll introduce you to the nuances of Northern Lights photography, … Read more

Unleash Your Creativity: Filters for Stunning Aurora Effects

Thomas Lipke. (2018) The Northern Lights Norway [Photograph]. Unsplash. Aurora photography is a captivating pursuit, inviting photographers to document one of nature’s most spectacular displays. The aurora borealis, or northern lights, dazzles onlookers with its ethereal dance across the night sky. Emphasizing ‘aurora photography’ as our focal point, consider this your primer into the art … Read more

Unlocking the Magic: Mastering Lightroom for Stunning Northern Lights Photography

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Jonatan Pie (2019) The Northern Lights Iceland [Photograph] Unsplash There’s something utterly captivating about the Northern Lights. Whether you call them by their scientific name, Aurora Borealis, or simply ‘the dance of the heavens,’ capturing their magnificence is a quest for many photographers. But snapping the photo is half the journey; making it shine through … Read more