Photographing wildlife at night is tough, but there's a formula I've found that works incredibly well. It produces high quality, even low ISO, inspiring images of rarely seen animals we may encounter on wildlife photo adventures.
In this episode I also go over the tools and specific camera settings, along with lessons and techniques from over 20 years on this topic for how to capture stunning nocturnal wildlife in their natural habitat.
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Takeaways
- Nighttime wildlife photography is challenging due to low light.
- A good flashlight is essential for illuminating subjects. No flash--too harsh!
- Using a headlamp helps in adjusting camera settings in the dark.
- Spotting wildlife at night can be easier with a guide.
- Any camera can work, but DSLRs or mirrorless are preferred.
- Fast lenses are not always necessary for nighttime wildlife photography.
- Manual plus auto ISO is a great setting for low light.
- Underexposing the shot helps capture the essence of night.
- Editing can enhance the darkness around the subject.
- Macro photography can be done without a dedicated macro lens.
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