LEARN THE ART OF LOW LIGHT LANDSCAPES

Astrophotographer Stephen Banks explores the techniques you need to master to successfully capture stunning landscapes after dark

We have enlisted the help of astrophotographer Stephen Banks this issue to give us an in-depth guide to capturing stunning images at night

Low light presents challenges, but it also enables incredibly atmospheric images to be created. If you head out to a scenic landscape after dark, or perhaps even into a town or city, you can capture dramatic images that are simply stunning. There’s a real art form involved in this, from exposure through to composition, low light presents a whole host of challenges, working out in the field in the dead of night, possibly in a remote location, trying to capture a potentially award-winning shot.

Over the next few pages, you’ll discover the skills you need to do exactly this, as Stephen Banks explores all aspects of this craft. From the field through to the editing stage, you’ll unlock everything you need to know.