Photo course: night photography in Düsseldorf

Photography basic course night photography — taking evening photos. Learn the camera settings for sharp night photos, and how to specifically capture the lighting mood.

Photographing lights of the night including an introduction to light painting

It should actually be called evening photography, because it starts just after sunset. This is where the blue hour starts. It is the time in which the exposure times of heaven and earth are identical. It is a very short time, with a very particular color scheme. Depending on the weather and season, we can also capture the golden hour photographically. That is the time just before sunset.

In the night photography course at Medienhafen Düsseldorf, knowing the most important camera settings in your own digital camera is helpful. Searching for these settings in the dark is time-consuming.

Night photography course — color games and capturing lights

A good tripod is essential for successful night photos. A self-timer is also an advantage so as not to cause the camera to “wobble” when triggered. Camera settings, image composition and sharpness are the areas that are intensively practiced. Because of the darkness, knowing your own camera is a very big advantage. It is also very important to have your own flashlight with you so that you can adjust the desired camera settings in the dark.

For light painting at the end of the night photography course, we have everything with us, from colored lights. Let yourself be surprised.

PHOTOGRAPH NIGHT LIGHTS

We record the lighting atmosphere of the night. With the special lighting effect of lanterns and light trails. Get to know the camera setting that leads to your desired results.

Find out in practice how to get better photos. Camera settings with lots of tips and tricks are discussed in detail in the night photography course. In night photography, image design is an important design element. Empty “black” surfaces must be used consciously and sparingly.

At the end of the night photography course, we create our own light trails with flashlights, colored light. It is a short introduction to light painting. There are hardly any limits to the imagination.

You will receive an informational email with the exact meeting point.