night Archives - Kevin Ly Photography

16 Oct 2013

Capturing the Moon

by Kevin Ly | posted in: Lessons | 0

The moon is probably one of the most popular things to photograph at night but most people struggle to get great images. The moon is essentially a reflection of the sun so you have to think quite differently when photographing … Continued

9 Sep 2013

Night Photography – Intro

by Kevin Ly | posted in: Overview | 4

Night time photography is tough. There is no doubt about it. I pride myself on getting the best shots when no one else can and I’m sure that’s a general philosophy among photographers. You have to stand out. With that … Continued

9 Sep 2013

Fireworks

by Kevin Ly | posted in: Lessons | 1

If you’re going to attempt photography of NON BLURRY 😉 fireworks this year, here are 10 things to consider. Read the ones that apply to you and enjoy the night For my DSLR friends 1. Bring a tripod and … Continued

9 Sep 2013

Seeing through water

by Kevin Ly | posted in: Lessons | 1

Using a polarizer/polarizing filter The photo shows the differences between the use of a polarizing filter and the image with in the absence of a polarizing filter. What is a polarizer? To be more technical, light becomes polarized when reflecting off … Continued

9 Sep 2013

Basics

by Kevin Ly | posted in: Lessons, Overview | 0

DSLR Crash Course The easiest way to learn about DSLRs and how to use them, outside the automatic functions, is to understand quickly what is happening inside the camera and how we, as users can control the actions involved. Background … Continued

9 Sep 2013

Capturing the Milky Way

by Kevin Ly | posted in: Lessons, Walkthrough | 3

Lights of the night by Kevin Ly I lived in the city/suburbs for most of my life so this was the most amazing thing ever when I first took it. I can see stars! and even more than that, galaxies! … Continued