Photography tips

Low-light conditions

Close-up of chains and ceiling construction of a chain carousel at night at the Lucerne autumn fair.

Key tips

  1. Adjust your ISO settings as needed to compensate for low-light conditions.
  2. Select a wide aperture to allow enough light onto the sensor during challenging low-light conditions.
  3. Ensure an open aperture to achieve proper exposure in low-light conditions.

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3 photographs with tips

The exact camera settings for each shot are shown below it - a starting point for recreating the look yourself. Click through to a photograph for detailed photography tips on that specific shot, under "Photography tips for this image".

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  • City
  • Light
  • Camera settings
  • Perspective
  • Lucerne
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