Relevant note: The Perseid meteor shower remains active until August 23, 2025, with its peak occurring around August 12–13, though visibility was subdued by a bright waning gibbous Moon (around 84%–85% illuminated) that night. As the Moon continues to wane toward a thinner phase, viewing conditions are improving during the later nights of the shower. Meteor showers are […]
Have you ever come across images where the moon looks big, like really really big? Looks fascinating right? But, when you point your smartphone towards the sky, it’s nothing more than mere disappointment. And the situation doesn’t improve much even when you use your camera with an everyday lens. So how can you take such […]
Evening drone shows have become a spectacular modern marvel, blending technology with creativity to paint the night sky with vibrant lights and synchronized movements. Capturing these breathtaking displays requires a blend of preparation, technical knowledge, and creativity. In this guide, we’ll explore the steps and techniques necessary to photograph an evening drone show, ensuring you […]
Everyone loves a great fireworks show and it seems that lots of people take pictures while they are at the show. Here is a question for you. How many great pictures of fireworks have you seen taken by any of your friends or relatives? I’ll bet your answer is not many. Now, have you ever […]
With 4th of July celebrations quickly approaching, we have been receiving requests for more training on how to photograph fireworks. Fireworks photography is indeed one of the most daunting types of photography. This in-depth tutorial eBook explains the process from start to finish, everything from gear and camera settings to composition and post-processing to achieve […]
Photographers across the northern U.S. may have another chance to capture the aurora borealis tonight (Saturday, June 7), with geomagnetic activity expected to reach levels that could make the northern lights visible in states like Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Visibility will depend on cloud cover, but NOAA forecasts favorable conditions […]
If somebody asked me about some of the difficult scenarios to work in as a photographer, working at night time would definitely make it to the top of the list. But with the challenge in place, the results that you can get from night time photos are truly amazing. The world out there appears kind […]
Historically, one of the greatest challenges in Milky Way photography was in how to showcase the landscape, but also have the Milky Way properly exposed in the same image. But, the game has very recently changed my friends, and hallelujah! For those of you who do not have experience shooting the Milky Way, when you […]
Night photography is a typical “next step” for many budding photographers. I have had numerous photographers ask me over the years, “What do I need to get started in night photography?” My response is always, “What type of night photography do you want to do?” To which they inevitably say, “I don’t know. I just […]
Twilight is a magical time. Just because the sun is down doesn’t mean you should put away your camera. When the sun sets, a different looking world exists for photographers. Colors don’t appear the way they do in daylight. Instead, colors display based on your camera’s white balance setting and how that setting matches the […]
