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Photography Night Sky: A Field Guide for Shooting After Dark
Photography: Night Sky will give you the tips and techniques you need to take stunning photographs in the dark. You'll learn how to overcome the unique issues that confront nighttime photographers and capture images of which you'll be proud.
Co-author Jennifer Wu, an elite Canon Explorer of Light professional photographer, has become renowned for her ability to capture nighttime phenomena, from quarter-phase moon rises to shooting stars to the ephemeral Milky Way. This new guide reveals her methods and concentrates on photographing four principal subjects: stars as points of light, star trails, the moon, and twilight. These subjects share common photo techniques and considerations, but each also requires a distinct approach. Once captured, your digital images must be finished on the computer; co-author and author of the bestselling Photography: Outdoors, James Martin, delves into the settings and procedures that elevate an image from mundane to striking.
This clear and practical guide will help photographers of all levels portray the stunning spectacle of the night sky, preserving those special memories and moments from a life outdoors.
Co-author Jennifer Wu, an elite Canon Explorer of Light professional photographer, has become renowned for her ability to capture nighttime phenomena, from quarter-phase moon rises to shooting stars to the ephemeral Milky Way. This new guide reveals her methods and concentrates on photographing four principal subjects: stars as points of light, star trails, the moon, and twilight. These subjects share common photo techniques and considerations, but each also requires a distinct approach. Once captured, your digital images must be finished on the computer; co-author and author of the bestselling Photography: Outdoors, James Martin, delves into the settings and procedures that elevate an image from mundane to striking.
This clear and practical guide will help photographers of all levels portray the stunning spectacle of the night sky, preserving those special memories and moments from a life outdoors.
178 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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October 30, 2015
In this book you will learn to shoot the night sky like a pro. The Amazing photographers and authors of this book, Jennifer Wu and James Martin, will teach you the basics of photography in the night sky. This is the perfect book for all levels of photography to learn all of the basics of the night sky photography.
In this book one can learn what is needed (basic skills & equipment) to take astonishing photos of the Moon, stars, and Celestial Phenomena. These skills will help everyone to become a better photographer.
Every photographer should get this book to improve their own skills in photography. I personally was motivated after reading this book to go out and practice the new skills I have learned.
In this book one can learn what is needed (basic skills & equipment) to take astonishing photos of the Moon, stars, and Celestial Phenomena. These skills will help everyone to become a better photographer.
Every photographer should get this book to improve their own skills in photography. I personally was motivated after reading this book to go out and practice the new skills I have learned.
December 23, 2017
Great tips and very comprehensive. You don’t need to refer to any other book on night sky photography. Just get a copy of this book.
August 3, 2020
Great beginners guide to shooting astro - and various other techniques for night shooting. Great concepts and theory in here and very applicable.
December 5, 2020
This book is relatively concise and full of practical tips for shooting what I’ll call landscape astrophotography. If this turns into a reference book for me, I’ll revisit and probably bump it up a star.
December 19, 2023
Some good tips for beginners!
February 24, 2017
Simple to understand!
November 28, 2010
The third booklet obtained from my amateur astronomy course, published by the Federation of Astronomical Societies, 'Photographing the Night Sky' is the booklet I have found the most useful for my own level of astronomy. Which way do I turn? Do I go for a Digital SLR camera? Or how about a webcam stuck on the end of my scope? With a webcam I then have to link to a laptop. Or perhaps a dedicated CCD, also linked to a laptop. There are more in's and out's than the common or garden rabbit warren. One thing is rock solid certain. To build these systems for amateur astronomy, the price can easily be astronomical. At least this 'starter guide' was free.
September 17, 2016
An Excellent Way To Start
I have long wanted to go into night sky photography, and this is one book that I found to be an excellent place to start.
The photography is marvelous.
The book is very well laid out, and Jennifer takes you through the nuances of night sky photography in a very structured manner.
It is not too technical, and can be used by anyone who is entering this area.
What I really like, as well, is the fact that she gives settings for Nikon cameras, as well as Canon.
What I also like is the rich library of resources that she leaves behind, and the chapter on post-processing.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to enter this area of photography
I have long wanted to go into night sky photography, and this is one book that I found to be an excellent place to start.
The photography is marvelous.
The book is very well laid out, and Jennifer takes you through the nuances of night sky photography in a very structured manner.
It is not too technical, and can be used by anyone who is entering this area.
What I really like, as well, is the fact that she gives settings for Nikon cameras, as well as Canon.
What I also like is the rich library of resources that she leaves behind, and the chapter on post-processing.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to enter this area of photography
April 23, 2016
Comprehensive how-to for night sky photography. Wu shares several photos for comparisons with different exposures, apertures, etc. I'm looking forward to trying several of the techniques that she describes in the book!
Looks like I'll be staying up late or getting up super early for some prime shooting in the Utah national parks on my vacation!
Looks like I'll be staying up late or getting up super early for some prime shooting in the Utah national parks on my vacation!
December 10, 2018
I bought this book after attending a presentation by Jennifer Wu. Her night photos are amazing.!
This book lives in my car and is my guide as I try to photograph the night sky. It gives a lot of good pointers, camera settings, etc. I recommend it to anyone who wishes to improve their night sky photography.
This book lives in my car and is my guide as I try to photograph the night sky. It gives a lot of good pointers, camera settings, etc. I recommend it to anyone who wishes to improve their night sky photography.
October 16, 2016
This book is great. A practical guide full of tips and examples that provides advice for using any camera to get great photos of different aspects of the night sky. If you are starting in night photography this is an easy introduction to get you started and a quick read.
January 30, 2015
One of the best books I have read regarding specific photography techniques. I am just learning to photograph the night sky and this book has been a huge help.
July 27, 2015
Very comprehensive, simple, clear and concise. And it's quite obvious that written by practicioner. Illustrated with both adequate and beautiful photos.
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