P#6: Show Notes for Fireworks, Twilight and Night Photography -- An Interview with Master Photographer Jim Zuckerman

Learn from a world-renowned photographer the tricks and tips for amazing photos of fireworks, lightning and the moon

By Audri on July 1, 2008 6:49 AM | Permalink | Comments ()

My guest this week is the very gifted photographer Jim Zuckerman. Jim discusses techniques for successful night photography, including the ones he uses to capture fireworks and lightning. He also tells us about his background and how he became a photographer.

During the interview Jim Zuckerman shares a number of his photographs with us, and explains how he captured those moments. We also discuss a number of resources that Jim makes available to all photographers.

Show Notes for 7 Photography Questions Interview With Jim Zuckerman

Topic: Fireworks, Twilight and Night Photography: Photographing Fireworks, Lightning and the Moon.
Host: Dr. Audri G. Lanford
Guest: Jim Zuckerman
Photographer's Main Website: www.JimZuckerman.com
Locations: Franklin, TN and Boone, NC

This episode of the "7 Photography Questions" Podcast is sponsored by Snapfish and Photo Sharing Nuggets.

Seven Photo Questions for Jim Zuckerman

1. Why is a light meter useless in determining the correct exposure when shooting at night? How about at twilight?

2. What is the single biggest mistake people make that leads to poor photographs of fireworks? With Independence Day coming up, what tips can you give to help our listeners make some special fireworks shots?

3. One subscriber asked: How in the world do you capture lightning in a photograph? It happens so quickly it seems almost impossible to have the time to set up a shot. Any tips would be appreciated.

4. Another subscriber asked: I'm an astronomy buff. But whenever I photograph the moon, it just comes out as a white disk. What am I doing wrong, and how can I get interesting shots?

5. I love photographing cities at twilight. Can you give some suggestions to make my pictures more dramatic and creative?

6. Can you share a couple of your "secrets" for making twilight and night photographs?

7. Would you suggest one or two exercises our listeners can do today to improve their twilight and night photography?

Bio

In his over 35 year career as a photographer, Jim Zuckerman has led many domestic and international photo workshops. He has taught at colleges and private schools, and has been a contributor to a number of magazines. His photographs have been published in hundreds of books, and he is the author of twelve books on photography.