Light is like oxygen that fuels a photograph, and yet many photographers get that fuel from only one light source: the sun. So what happens when the sun goes down?

At night, it may be dark, but don't put that camera away! This class will teach you how to shoot in low light and improve your photography skills. Learning how to shoot night photography will have you thinking of fun and unique ways of capturing light to create stunning images and will improve your photo skills in the process.

Long Island City, December 2012

Who This Class Is For:

This class if for anyone wanting to learn to shoot in low light, improve their photography skills, and simply have fun with new ways of shooting. Both DSLRs and phone cameras can be used in this class - any experience level is welcome!

What We'll Cover:

In this class, we'll cover the basics of shooting at night: what you can and can't do, using a tripod or other steady surface, and then move on to topics that will have you creating those great photos: long exposures, light trails, and light "painting".

Tackling tough lighting conditions at night will challenge you as a photographer, forcing you to really think about the best approach to setting shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and making you be patient with your shots. It provides you with one more tool in your photographic belt and you'll end up creating beautiful images. Did I also mention that it's really fun?

Your Project:

Your project will be to take what you learn and create a set of images shot at night, including landscapes using long exposures, landscapes with light trails, and portraits. At the end of class we'll go over the class' images, providing critique and constructive feedback.

By the end of class, you will have gained exactly the foundational knowledge you need to to go out and shoot stunning night photography.

5 Av, New York, New York

Hope to see you in class!

Timothy Fitzpatrick

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