For actual questions about taking pictures of lights; not to be confused with questions about lighting equipment.
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How are circular haloes around light sources created?
I found the below image (photographer credit: Xavier Leung, original photo), which depicts an American battleship currently docked in Hong Kong.
Is anyone familiar with this striking effect? I ...
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How do you photograph Christmas Lights?
How can you best photograph Christmas lights? I've had tons of problems, the auto-meters don't work at all, and I'm fairly clueless, other than to get a tripod and keep trying until something ...
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How to control “starbursts” around light sources?
How can you control the size of "starbursts" from light sources in photographs? For example, the lights on the shore in this photo have very sharp and long starbusts:
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Techniques and kit to photograph graphic design print portfolio (not too costly)?
I am a graphic designer looking to photograph some of my print work (i.e. brochures, business cards etc).
I have purchased some coloured mount board/card ready for the floor/backdrop, so I can ...
