What you’ll learn:

• Choos­ing a meter­ing mode for low-light con­di­tions
• Using expo­sure com­pen­sa­tion for night pho­tog­ra­phy
• The impor­tance of man­u­al focus­ing in the dark
• Set­ting the prop­er white bal­ance for city lights
• Bal­anc­ing ISO, aper­ture and shut­ter speed in low light con­di­tions
• Using a tri­pod to cre­ate light streaks and avoid­ing cam­era shake

In-depth

Tak­ing a night pho­tog­ra­phy course with prac­ti­cal exer­cis­es is a great way to learn the skills and tech­niques you need to cap­ture stun­ning and expres­sive night pho­tos. In the les­son, you’ll learn how to choose the cor­rect meter­ing mode for low-light con­di­tions, how to use expo­sure com­pen­sa­tion to adjust the expo­sure of your images, and how to set the right white bal­ance for city lights. You’ll also learn the impor­tance of man­u­al focus­ing in the dark and bal­anc­ing ISO, aper­ture, and shut­ter speed in low light con­di­tions to get the best results.

In addi­tion to learn­ing these tech­ni­cal skills, you’ll also have the oppor­tu­ni­ty to put your new skills into prac­tice through prac­ti­cal exer­cis­es. You’ll learn how to use a tri­pod to cre­ate light streaks and avoid cam­era shake, and you’ll have the chance to shoot var­i­ous sub­jects and scenes under the guid­ance of an expe­ri­enced instruc­tor. Par­tic­i­pat­ing in prac­ti­cal exer­cis­es gives you a hands-on, immer­sive learn­ing expe­ri­ence that will help you devel­op your skills and unleash your cre­ative poten­tial as a night pho­tog­ra­ph­er.

Important Details

Prerequisites:

It’s strong­ly rec­om­mend­ed that par­tic­i­pants com­plete the Pho­tog­ra­phy for Begin­ners Bun­dle (cours­es 101–104) or pos­sess equiv­a­lent pro­fi­cien­cy.

Meeting Locations:

The Allen Lam­bert Gal­le­ria inside Brook­field Place, just by the RBC Domin­ion Secu­ri­ties facade:

Accepted cameras:

• All brands and cam­era mod­els capa­ble of man­u­al mode suit our pho­tog­ra­phy lessons.
• Con­tact us if you’re unsure about your camera’s suit­abil­i­ty for this course.

What to bring:

• Cam­era
• Tri­pod
• Charged bat­tery¹Bring a spare bat­tery if you par­tic­i­pate in more than one les­son on the same day or if the weath­er is cold.
• Mem­o­ry card (emp­tied)
• Note­book and pen
• Option­al: flash­light or laser point­er