NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY 
The Pearl After Dark

2 hr  |  $229

1-2 people

Pearl District 

Currently only available as a private photo tour

Not all night photography requires a tripod. While Night Photography - Skyline + Bridges requires a long shutter and a stable tripod, this photo tour focuses on following the light and capturing artistic images at night without a tripod. Explore the streets of the Pearl District with us after the sun goes down. Dramatic light is everywhere if you are looking for it!

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What You'll Learn:

This photo tour will not do a deep dive into basic camera settings. If you are interested in learning camera basics, F-Stops and Shutter Speeds 101 or 102 are for you. However, we will have a brief discussion about the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed and ISO) and how to apply it when shooting at night without a tripod.

 

We will discuss optimal aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings for night images. If you are not already shooting in manual mode and wish to make the transition, I will show you how to make the switch easy.

 
We'll cover exposing for the highlights in your scene in order to capture dramatic light. I will also cover center point focusing, metering and white balance. 

 

This photo tour will not be a lesson in street photography, although we will look for "good light" and discuss exactly what that means by evaluating the lighting quality and direction. This is a critical element in capturing street images with impact. 

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We discuss how to hold your camera in order to take longer exposures without camera shake. We also practice improving composition and perspective through exercises I refer to as "enhancing the everyday" and getting "low and close". 

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At the end of the photo tour, you will be sent an invite into Portland Photo Tour Forum. This is a group open only to those who have participated in a Portland Photo Tour and are interested in learning, inspiring and having fun with photography. Tag me on the images you post in the forum and I will give you feedback!

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Highlights:

Night photography camera settings without a tripod

Transition into manual mode (optional)

Lighting direction and quality

Metering

Exposing for the highlights

White balance with different light sources

Composition + perspective

Hand holding long exposures

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Meeting Location:

Hotel Lucia, 400 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

Meet in the back of the lobby by the David Hume art collection. 


Requirements:
DSLR, mirrorless or point & shoot camera (ISO capability of 1600+)

Capable of walking 2 miles carrying your equipment

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Scheduling:

There are available time slots on the calendar for booking private tours online. Don't see a time that works for you? Please email info@portlandphototour.com. Scheduling can be flexible!

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