Flashes in the Dark: Low light Photography

Photographers put a lot of focus and emphasis on the lighting for their pictures. After all, lighting is a powerful instrument in setting the overall tone and feel of the piece. Even when there is very little light to work with. In fact, it is in these situations that the lighting can create extremely emotive and distinctive compositions for the pics.

Giving the shadows so much reign to run freely, carving interesting depths and crevaces into the pieces. This can also prove very tricky for photographers as some equipment does not work as well under these conditions, and cannot take sharp, clear photos without enough lighting. Though in some cases, as we can see in a select few below, this can also give the images more tone and texture that fits well with that particular composition.

Below is a brand new showcase of low light photography to help get our readers inspired. Enjoy!

Flashes in the Dark

Kathryn’s Portrait by Alex Southward

Subway (Low Light) by Ruthanne Reid

Sailors conduct a low-light, live fire exercise…by Official Navy Page

Low light by Intrepid Wanderer

Holding the light by Dino Quinzani

night light by Kristin Charles-Scaringi

time for sepia by Bill Ohl

low light by Michael Kumm

DSC_2927 by Matt Donovan

Striped fish in low light by Thomas Quine

long_exp-1000373.jpg by keroism

Gano starting fire by Bill S

05/365 10/16/09 Really low light by William Booz

RANC by Matt Donovan

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