Night photography techniques
How to photograph the Northern Lights
Photographer Menna Hossam shares her experience and advice on the best kit, camera settings and tips for photographing the Aurora Borealis.
Tips for shooting video at night
Open up a whole new world of creativity with our guide to shooting video at night.
Photographing the Moon
A step-by-step guide to creative moon photography.
Best entry-level kit for night shots
Cameras and lenses for stellar night photography.
Light painting photography
Paint your own stunning pictures using light sources and a long exposure.
Wildlife in low light
Uncover the hidden lives of animals with our top night photography tips.
Night sky photography
Top techniques for shooting stars at night, including time-lapses and star-trail images.
10 firework photography tips
Kit, techniques and composition – top tips for photographing fireworks.
Fire photography tips
Discover the techniques you need for photographing by fire or candlelight.
7 tips for low-light photography
Discover key techniques for shooting sharp photos in low light and the best Canon kit for low-light photography.
Create light trails
How to use long exposures to create light trails: tips from Canon's Redline Challenge winner.
Recommended products & bundles
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PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Discover the state-of-the-art G-series, with DSLR quality and performance in a compact, lightweight body. -
EOS R6 Mark II
Stills or video, action or portrait – the EOS R6 Mark II’s blend of performance and image quality lets your creativity thrive -
EOS R5
Re-think what you know about mirrorless cameras. The EOS R5 uncompromising performance will revolutionise your photography and filmmaking. -
RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
A compact, lightweight 24mm prime lens that is ideal for landscape photography, vlogging and interiors – plus great macro images, too. -
RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM
A 135mm L-series telephoto lens with a fast, bright f/1.8 aperture and 5.5-stop Image Stabilizer for creative shooting, day or night. -
RF 16mm F2.8 STM
A compact and affordable ultra-wide, full frame 16mm lens for the EOS R-series, designed for vloggers and creative content makers.
Other techniques
Basics
Master the photo basics
Lighting
Master the photo light anytime, anywhere
Composition
Compose your shots like an artist
Macro
Get in closer and uncover the hidden details
Vlogging
Share your passions with vlogging
Black & white
Shoot in monochrome for timeless chic
Time-lapse
Bring your photos to life with a time-lapse movie
Video
Tell your story with a movie