60 Beautiful Examples Of Night Photography
Low light levels make night photography a challenging yet rewarding subject. The best results require specialized equipment, like SLR cameras, tripods, cable releases and flashguns. After sunset, the everyday world is magically transformed, and city buildings, fireworks, thunderstorms and the northern lights all become popular subjects.
We present 60 amazing examples of night photography, photos, created by some hard-working and dedicated photographers. Take a look at their websites and portfolios, and you’ll find some links to how-to articles about night photography at the bottom of the post.
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In the City
Artificial light transforms the urban landscape into a place of magic and mystery.
Loveless Ramblings and Other Cynical Musings
Landscapes
Landscape photographers love the magical light of sunset and twilight. With long shutter speeds and a steady tripod it’s even possible to photograph the landscape lit by nothing but moonlight.
Northern Lights
The northern lights are a popular subject for photographers living in the extreme north of Canada, Alaska and Europe.
Storms
Dramatic thunderstorms are captured using slow shutter speeds.
Heavenly Bodies
It’s even possible to photograph the stars and the moon with the right equipment.
Fireworks
Another popular subject for night photographers.
Troy Paiva
Troy Paiva specializes in night photography and light-painting techniques. He explores America’s abandoned urban landscapes in his latest book “Night Vision: The Art of Urban Exploration.”
Anthony James
Anthony James has a passion for night photography. Over the years, he has amassed a unique collection of photographic images covering a variety of subjects from different parts of Asia, Europe and Australia.
“For me the joy of photography comes from the ability to capture and record a unique slice of space and time that may otherwise be lost forever. A moment perhaps only witnessed by an individual yet shared with the rest of us, albeit imbued with a unique perspective – a window on our world that may remain forever etched into our consciousness.”
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Resources
- PhotoNetCast – Interview with Troy Paiva
Troy Paiva is a night photography expert and author of the book “Night Vision: The Art of Urban Exploration.” - Troy Paiva – Night Photography Technique
- About.com – Night Photography Step by Step
- Moonlight Sonata – Landscape Imaging by the Light of the Full Moon
A night photography by article by Bruce B. Clendenning. - The Nocturnes – Night photography workshops, exhibits and resources
Lots of interesting night photography articles in the resources page. - Talented Night Photographers
- After Dark: Night Photography Flickr pool
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Bruce Mineo
August 24th, 2011 7:42 pmHi, My name is Bruce Mineo. I found these beautiful pictures on your site and would like to inquire about a few of them. I like to sing and you tube is where I would like to show them as I sing ,Stand By Me. Its a clean, wholesome song, if you havent heard it.Im not connected to any company or recieving any money for this. I just love to sing and the song and those photos would go beautifully together.I would be happy to write each photographers name along with the pictures. Please write back with info for me. Respectfully, Bruce Mineo
Mike Hunt
November 4th, 2011 7:04 amHey dudes i was wanna say i am really feelling these photos, i mean seriously the colours and vibes. speak to me man. This shiz is inspiring!! -_-
Bryon
November 4th, 2011 9:36 amYou should never post photos without credit, regardless of how good they are. And in case you were wondering, weheartit does not count for credit.
naren
November 24th, 2011 7:04 amfantastic
luke
November 29th, 2011 7:39 pmthese photos are amzing, although i belive my photography is much better then all of these posers. good effort though hahahahahahaha im the best
fairy
February 29th, 2012 3:19 pmit’s excellent to see these photographs.