1. You need the right equipment

Don’t forget, the right equipment is key for this type of photography. First off, you’ll of course need a camera. I’m sure that was self-explanatory. Also, there is very little light at night, and having the shutter open for a longer period of time is very important (we’ll get more into that shortly). If you have the shutter, even the slightest movement can cause blurriness. And that is definitely something you don’t want. In order to have less blurry images at low lighting, you’ll need something to support the camera such as a tripod. This will keep the camera still as you take a picture. Sometimes you may want to use a timer, or something known as “bulb mode” (which helps you have the shutter open for longer than the normal camera settings will allow). In this case, using a remote timer or cable release will come in handy. You want to eliminate shakiness, so using a remote timer or cable release will make sure the camera is stable and not shaking from you holding the button.

*Note: bringing a flashlight can also be extremely helpful to see your surroundings, the settings on your camera, and to use as light for the shot if you need it.

2. Keep your camera in “Manual” mode.

In order to get the settings that you need or want for a low light shot, you’ll definitely need to have your camera in Manual. This helps you to get the right amount of exposure so that the shot is perfect. Make sure to always have your camera in manual when you want to take images with low light so you can get the control that is needed.