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Night photography.
Weather willing, I'm going to try my hand at night photography tonight, we're out for a meal and there's a wonderfull old church right near where we're going thats really nicely lit up at night, so I thought, what they heck lets have a bash! Any hints and tips I should bear in mind?
Take a tripod and a torch. If you have a remote release use that. If not use the camera on self-timer.
If you're going to be taking the picture from within the grounds of the church, I think you need permission first (although I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong
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Enjoy!
If you're going to be taking the picture from within the grounds of the church, I think you need permission first (although I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong
)Enjoy!
There is an article about this in the latest Digital Camera magazine and it says you don't need permission to photograph a church but you will if you are going to sell the print or display in a gallery.
You will have to leave if asked though or you will be trespassing.
You could always get hold of a copy or read a friends for more info about this.
You will have to leave if asked though or you will be trespassing.
You could always get hold of a copy or read a friends for more info about this.
In general, photographing a public building from a public place should be fine. Be aware though that the grounds may not be classed as a public place even though the public has a right to pass through them.
If it were me, I would personally seek out the minister and get a property release signed to be on the safe side. If he starts talking about fees why not offer a copy of the print to be auctioned for the church funds?
Mike
If it were me, I would personally seek out the minister and get a property release signed to be on the safe side. If he starts talking about fees why not offer a copy of the print to be auctioned for the church funds?
Mike
As a general rule night-time photographs look better when there is still some colour in the sky rather than waiting until it is completely black. Have a look at [link=null]some examples of night photography [/link] in the gallery.
You could also have a bash at HDR, it works well for night time photography.
Ian
Ian
If there are lights in the picture, it might be worth using a smaller aperture (16 for example) this will give you less glare and will require a longer exposure. I would recommend HDR but go for a total range of exposures say 125/1 to 2min. You wont be disapointed.
