Most people require a fair amount of practice before producing low light photos they’re happy with. The human eye is much better at perceiving images in dim light than a camera is, so photographing in low light isn’t intuitive. It takes some time to learn how your preferred camera, lenses, and film will react. Shooting several images of the same scene will help you check how well you can estimate the best exposure times. Shoot one photo at the exposure you think will provide the best results, then shoot others at somewhat longer exposures. Remember to keep notes on which settings you used, so you’ll be able to compare the photos after they’ve been developed.
Some of life’s most beautiful moments happen in low light. With basic knowledge of available light photography techniques and a little practice, you can capture these moments on film even without professional equipment.
Betty Sederquist Photography - Provides basic information as well as tips for taking photos of the stars and moon, lightening, and for photographing in caves.