Tutorials

In depth technical explanations or demonstrations on a variety of night photography related topics.

Overview

The h2g2 Guide to Night Photography

An introduction to what to take pictures of and the equipment you should bring with you.

Camera

Exposure Basics

An introduction to ISO speed, aperture, shutter speed and filters, how they work together to create an exposure, and how they affect the picture stylistically.

Post-Processing

Stack Images to Reduce Noise - Coming Soon

Need to take a picture at a high ISO speed but dislike the noise? Stacking multiple high ISO exposures can help reduce noise.

Stack Images to Create Star Trails - Coming Soon

Want to create a picture with the appearance of a long exposure but only have a camera capable of 30 second exposures? Stacking multiple short exposures can create impressive star trails.