Night Photography
Lance Keimig
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- In-depth Instruction; over 136 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction to Night Photography
13:48
Meet professional photographer Lance Keimig, your guide to the incredible world of night photography. Then get started! Discover what it takes to successfully shoot at night and learn more about the fascinating history of this relatively new art form.
Equipment for Night Photography
24:18
You don't have to break the bank to capture stunning images after dark. Lance shares his wealth of expertise, offering insightful advice on the essential -- and nonessential -- gear for your night photography kit.
Basics for Night Photography
28:56
Join Lance in the historic ghost town of Bodie, California, as he demonstrates his process for shooting at night. You'll get in-depth instruction on the basics of exposing, composing, focus and white balance. Plus, find out how different light sources produce strikingly different results.
Short Exposures
14:10
Discover the secret to capturing breathtaking images of the starry night sky. Watch and learn Lance's technique of working with short exposures and high ISO settings to shoot sharp, crisp star points. In addition, get tips on successfully photographing the Milky Way, meteor showers and the aurora borealis.
Long Exposures
14:42
Gain familiarity with long exposure shots as Lance walks you through each step of the process, from concept to completion. See how to set up your shot using handheld images as a guide before refining your composition on a tripod. Plus, learn how to capture gorgeous star trails.
Light Painting
12:40
Want to add even more dramatic effects to your night photography? Lance shows you how by demonstrating his creative light painting techniques. In addition, you'll see which types of handheld lights work well for this process. You'll be amazed by the spectacular results!
Post Processing Night Photos
27:11
Enhance your night photography images with Lance's post-processing tips and tricks. Using a variety of photographs, Lance gives you in-depth instruction on how to make adjustments to your astro landscape, full moon, light painting and star trail images to achieve the look you want.
Description
Add impressive night photography to your repertoire with guidance from renowned night photographer Lance Keimig. First, learn about the history of this relatively new photographic process and get Lance’s recommendations on equipment you should save on and splurge on. Then, Lance heads to the historic ghost town of Bodie, California, to show you the essentials of exposure, composition, focus, and white balance for exceptional results. Next, learn the ins and outs of your digital camera to capture the mystery and beauty of the starry sky and experiment with long exposure and light painting for unique results. Finally, Lance shares post-processing techniques to amplify your images and showcase your professional-quality finished night photos.
Lance Keimig
Lance Keimig is a Massachusetts-based photographer best known for his night photography. He is the author of the book Night Photography: Finding Your Way In The Dark, and his work has appeared in private and public collections around the world. Lance is also a longtime teacher of night photography, having taught at the New England School of Photography, The Houston Center for Photography and now on Craftsy.
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