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It’s normal to get a little nervous when you’re trying to take pictures in low light or in the dark. The result is usually blurry pictures and sometimes you can’t even see your photo’s subject.
Here are some tips you can use to get good shots in the dark:
#1 Find the best light source
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Put your subject closer to the light source, so there would be more light for your camera to use. For example, if you’re shooting indoors, consider positioning your subject near an opened, large window.
On the other hand, if you’re taking pictures outside, you want to direct your camera towards buildings that are lighted up or street lamps.
#2 Explore nightlife scenes
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If you happen to be outdoors and in a big bustling city like KL, take the opportunity to observe the nightlife. Your pictures will come out more vibrant and dynamic compared to pictures that are taken indoors.
#3 Use a tripod
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No one wants a blurry picture while taking them in the dark! To get the best results, your phone needs to be stable. So before you head off to your photoshoot, remember to bring along your tripod.
#4 Take a chance and use the flash mode
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If you know how to use flash, you could come out with great pictures taken in the dark. First, find out how to adjust your flash manually. Also, to avoid getting a black background, try pointing your camera towards existing light sources.
#5 Be prepared for your shoot!
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You need to research on the place where you’re taking your pictures so that you can apply what you’ve learned from our previous points. Also, check the weather forecast—you won’t get as many good pictures if it’s raining heavily and you’re shooting outdoors.
Bringing the right equipment is also important—and the HUAWEI P30 Pro could be the right photography companion. Its camera function consists of 40MP wide angle camera and optical image stabilisation, 20MP ultra-wide angle camera, and 8MP telephoto camera with optical image stabilisation.
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It also has a sensitivity of up to ISO 409,600, allowing you to take high-quality pictures even in the most extreme low light situations—and you don’t even have to adjust your settings manually! All you have to do is tap on ‘Auto Mode’.
Check out the GIF below to see just how well it works:
The camera also lets you take pictures that seem far away with the 50x Super Zoom function, which can also be used for when you take pictures in the dark.
Have you snapped an amazing picture? You can submit it to HUAWEI’s NEXT-IMAGE Awards and possibly win US$20,000 (RM82,722)!
Deadline for entries is 31 July! Click here to find out more.
Aim to take the best pictures with our photography guides, including tips on taking beautiful travel pictures, avoiding rookie photography mistakes, and find out more cool functions of the HUAWEI P30 Pro!
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