The Moon is the only natural satellite to earth and the brightest object in the night sky. Depending on the sky conditions and the position of moon in the sky, whether day or night, it is a great subject for creative storytelling photos. If you wish to photograph the night sky or wish to photograph landscapes or cityscapes at night or during dawn and dusk, having the moon in the frame will help to capture compelling, visually appealing photos.
Here are some ethereal photographs of the moon and moonscapes, so you can get some inspiration and ideas for stunning moon photography.
Astrophotography Articles
The night sky is stunning and the objects in the night sky are one of the most beautiful subjects that can be photographed mostly from your backyard. One of the most interesting and the brightest subjects in the night sky is the moon. Knowing the moon phases and a good understanding of controlling exposure in your camera can help you capture beautiful images of the moon.
Night sky is an addictive subject to photograph and if you look closer, there are many night sky objects that you can photograph, other than the moon and the Milky Way. On very clear nights, you will be able to see a lot of nebulae, star clusters, cloud complexes and even a galaxy without the aid of a telescope.
In this article here, we have put together a collection of tutorials that are highly detailed and provide you with every information you need to photograph the sky at night.
Learning how to photograph star trails is a fulfilling experience if you have the patience. Here is your ultimate guide to star trail photography
Night sky photography includes photographing the moon, the milky way galaxy, the stars, the distant galaxies and nebulae, star clusters, cloud complexes and so on. With some effort, night sky photography can be done with a smartphone and if you have only that camera in hand, it can be used for some of the best night sky photos you can capture.
📝 Editor’s Note: This article was significantly updated and rewritten by the Light Stalking team in August 2023 to reflect the latest best practices and ensure originality. Some of the most awe-inspiring types of photographs that we photographers can take are Milky Way photos. And as photographers, they take some real skill and consideration. But […]
