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The Camera - Oct 1946
Solving Night Photography Problems
ALMOST every step in making a night picture, from the choice of viewpoint to the development
and printing, presents a different and interesting problem. Unlike daytime photography,
where you may have a meter to guide your steps, night photography is done on the guess
system and your judgment will be called upon often.
About viewpoints, it pays to be choosy because a few feet one way or another may make
a great deal of difference in the effectiveness of your print. Bright lights which may not
be desired in the picture, may be screened from the lens by shifting the camera position until
they are hidden behind a tree or other object.
Even the type of night has a decided influence on the creation of an interesting print. It cannot
be too strongly emphasized that the most successful pictures are the result of choosing a wet
or misty night when the reflections from streets and objects in the scene will add life and
sparkle. Do not attempt pictures on bright moonlight nights as the results will probably
prove disappointing.
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