Night Photography

Gary Silverstein

Gary Silverstein’s interest in night photography goes all the way back to high school where he began taking night pictures of D.C.’s monuments.  His interest in night photography reflects his belief that the light at night can give magical qualities to otherwise ordinary scenes.  His favorite nighttime subjects include cityscapes, landscapes, trains, fireworks, the moon, baseball, neon signs, the night sky, county fairs, and puddles.  His images of Washington, D.C. at night have been published on calendars, posters, and greeting cards.  You can view a sample of his work at nightvisionsphotography.com. 

During his presentation, Gary will discuss techniques for taking night photos—including how to keep your camera steady during long exposures, when to use high ISO settings (as infrequently as possible), why you don’t want to use the program setting on your camera after the sun has set, what aperture and white balance to use, how to photograph the moon, how to photograph fireworks, and how to take advantage of motion (e.g., car lights, Ferris Wheels) at night. He will also provide examples of local venues and ordinary subjects that lend themselves to nighttime photography—and explain why you should leave the comfort of your warm, dry home to take pictures on the next rainy/snowy/foggy evening.

Handouts from Gary’s Presentation on February 1:  ssccphotography.org/Night-Show-Handouts-Gary-Silverstein.pdf