How to take photos at night: 10 tips and hot topics
Recently, discussions about night photography have soared across the Internet, especially on social media. Topics such as #夜scapePHOTOGRAPHICHALE, #手机NIGHTPHOTOGRAPHY, etc. have received over 1 billion views. This article will combine the popular content of the past 10 days to sort out practical tips and latest trends for night photography.
1. Top 5 hot topics in night photography in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | platform | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comparative evaluation of AI night scene mode | Douyin/Bilibili | 9.8M |
| 2 | City light rail photography tutorial | little red book | 7.2M |
| 3 | Mobile phone vs SLR night photography PK | 6.5M | |
| 4 | Starry sky photography parameter settings | Zhihu | 5.4M |
| 5 | Recommended low-cost fill light artifacts | Kuaishou | 4.9M |
2. Necessary parameter settings for night photography
| shooting scene | ISO recommendations | shutter speed | Aperture value |
|---|---|---|---|
| city night view | 100-400 | 1/30-2 seconds | f/8-f/16 |
| Traffic light rail | 100-200 | 5-30 seconds | f/11-f/22 |
| starry sky photography | 1600-6400 | 15-30 seconds | f/2.8-f/4 |
| portrait night scene | 400-1600 | 1/60-1/125 seconds | f/1.4-f/2.8 |
3. The latest techniques for mobile phone night photography
1.Tripod alternatives: The recently popular "mobile phone holder + mineral water bottle" stabilization method has received over 2 million likes on Douyin, and is suitable for situations where a tripod cannot be found temporarily.
2.AI noise reduction skills: A popular tutorial on Xiaohongshu shows that by first shooting in RAW format in professional mode, and then using the Lightroom mobile version to reduce noise, the image quality is improved by 40%.
3.Creative light painting: In the Weibo topic #LightPaintingGraffitiChallenge, the method of using mobile phone flash + colored cellophane to create dreamy light effects triggered a craze for imitation.
4. Hot search list of night photography equipment in 2023
| Device type | Popular models | Core advantages | reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| mobile phone | iPhone 14 Pro | Photon engine technology | Starting from ¥7999 |
| Mirrorless | Sony A7IV | High sensitivity performance | ¥16999 |
| tripod | Manfrotto PIXI | mini portable | ¥299 |
| fill light | Zhiyun F100 | RGB full color | ¥599 |
5. The latest trends in post-processing
1.One-click starry sky enhancement: Lightroom's new "AI Starry Sky Optimization" preset has become a hot topic on Zhihu, which can automatically identify and enhance the details of the Milky Way.
2.Neon special effects: The recently popular "cyberpunk" color grading style focuses on increasing the saturation of cyan and magenta. The relevant tutorials have been viewed over one million times on Bilibili.
3.Stack noise reduction method: Recommended by professional photographers, take 10 consecutive photos of the same scene and reduce noise on average through the PS stack. The effect is better than a single shot.
6. Safety precautions
According to recent photography safety reminders, special attention should be paid to night photography:
1. Choose a shooting location with a large flow of people and avoid going to remote areas alone
2. Carry backup power and lighting equipment to prevent equipment from running out of power
3. When shooting in winter, pay attention to keeping warm from the cold. It is recommended to use heated mobile phone cases in popular discussions.
4. Take anti-theft measures for valuable equipment. There have been many reports of tripods being stolen recently.
With these latest tips and hot trends, your night photography is sure to stand out on social media. Remember to try different parameter combinations to discover your unique nightscape style!
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