{"id":116318,"date":"2014-02-08T06:00:01","date_gmt":"2014-02-08T11:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightstalking.com\/?p=116318"},"modified":"2020-04-07T21:23:25","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T01:23:25","slug":"how-to-photograph-sunsets-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lightstalking.com\/how-to-photograph-sunsets-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Photograph Sunsets: 10 Tips for the Perfect Shot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
We all love capturing sunsets. Not surprisingly, photographs of sunsets (including sunrise, for that matter) constitute a big portion of the photographs made around the world every day. Sunsets have a characteristic dynamism, but they are immensely pleasant at the same time, evoking feelings of peace and tranquility. Here are some tips to help you get that perfect sunset shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When Heaven Bends To Kiss..<\/a> by PRAVEEN VENUGOPAL<\/a>, on Flickr<\/p>\n\n\n\n After you have scouted for a good location for photographing the sunset, reach the location well before the sunset hour. This way you can choose good vantage points from where to capture the scene and also look for interesting subjects to include in your photographs. Also keep a tripod handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first and last hour of sunlight is called the Golden Hour<\/a>. It is the most desirable time to photograph a sunset because the scene has a beautiful, golden glow and the sky is vibrant with different shades of colors. Photographing during the Blue Hour<\/a> (the hour after the sunset, when the sky is rendered blue in the photos upon underexposure) extends your window of opportunity if you wish to utilize more time to photograph the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n end of the day<\/a> by paul bica<\/a>, on Flickr<\/p>\n\n\n\n To enhance the characteristic warmth of a sunset scene in your image, avoid using the Auto White Balance. Choose \u2018Cloudy\u2019 or \u2018Shade\u2019 setting, and faithfully reproduce the original colors and even enhance them to your liking. If you wish to use a custom Kelvin temperature for the White Balance, be sure to use something higher than 5500. The higher the color temperature setting, the \u2018warmer\u2019 your photograph will feel. (Of course, if you shoot RAW, you can adjust white balance in post production, but it's good form to get as much right in the camera as possible).<\/p>\n\n\n\n To be able to capture the light and the dark areas in the scene that are typical of sunset scenes, do photograph in RAW. It also serves to help you in post-processing in case you need to recover details in highlight or shadow regions of the shot. Also, use exposure bracketing if you are only shooting in JPEG to allow yourself an option to decide which exposure works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Reach the location in time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
2. Photograph in the Golden Hour<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
3. Choose the Correct White Balance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
4. Shoot in RAW<\/h4>\n\n\n\n