Photography tips
Light sources
Key tips
- Use a closed aperture such as f/16 to create the desired star effect with bright light sources.
- Pay attention to the light sources in the scene and adjust the ISO value to achieve a balanced relationship between brightness and image quality.
- Use a small aperture to create a starburst effect on point light sources like fairy lights.
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