Learning how to photograph the moon is a gateway niche to astrophotography. It's easy to do and doesn't require as much equipment as star or Milkyway photography.
Before we talk about how you can photograph the Moon, it is important to understand the basics ofMoon phases. As you already know, the Moon goes through different phases throughout the month. When the Moon is between the Earth and Sun, we get a “New Moon” because no sunlight falls on...
Photographing the moon requires a little preparation, mainly because it is actually quite bright. It’s very easy to wind up with a picture of a super white blob, and a black sky, whether you’ve taken it with a smartphone or your fancy DSLR. The trick is to get your camera’s light...
The Moon isn't the easiest to photograph, but it doesn't have to be that way. Follow our step-by-step guide and capture that perfect Moon picture on your phone and your camera. Take better pictures of the Moon with our top tips for your phone and DSLR. ©iStockphoto.com/deimagine...
How to Photograph the Moon (Part 1) Ever since I’ve owned a camera I’ve wanted to take photos of the night sky. When I first got a DSLR camera 5 or so years ago I thought getting decent shots wasn’t very likely with the inexpensive gear I had and it was something best left ...
when moonrise will occur, and where the moon will be in the sky. On top of that, make sure that the area you’re planning to photograph in is optimal for night photography. While light pollution from cities can be an asset when taking some photos, it can also obscure the beauty of yo...
The moon presents itself in different phases at different times, giving you endless opportunities to photograph it from a new perspective. One of the best times to take pictures of the Moon is when it is full and low on the horizon. A rising Full Moon is full of dramatic warm colors as...
Learning how to photograph the moon has long been one of the greatest joys of a photographer's journey in learning astrophotography.
Ingalls has shared tips to photograph the Nov. 14 supermoon, which will be the closest full moon in nearly 69 years. (Image credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls) The biggest, brightest full moon of 2016 is just around the corner. If you'd like to capture the memory of Monday's supermoon on ...
Perfect, you can still snap some great images of the Moon. The Moon is bright enough to photograph with a smartphone, but different makes and models will produce varying degrees of success. The Moon appears brightest when full and opposite the Sun in the sky. A rising ful...