How to Shoot Film at Night

Today I'm sharing my updated process on how I shoot film photos and long exposures at night.

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GEAR USED FOR NIGHT PHOTOS
Cable release: I have yet to find one that doesn't break.

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My Bag Company:

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MUSIC:
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[jonathanparker]

He has done the impossible: an entire night photography video without mentioning 800T. Champion.

[TheDeamonLo]

the idea of covering the lens as the car drove by kind of blew my mind. it makes sense but I would have never thought of that.

[Aldawwg]

9:09 “yoo is that like an old ass camera” 😂

[airgabriel]

that shot of the sun + water + cliffs @ 5:29 is absolutely gorgeous man!

[MisterComeback]

3:09 unbelievable photo, like framed paintings! so good❤️

[kaminlnw]

7:29 is amazing the light made it look like straight out of a miniature set in old movie/cartoons

[TheNewBruno]

I did try night photography myself, but i never thought of never covering the lens for the cars that pass by and neither to consider the lens to be more close. Love it, thank you willem

[XspikeyTube]

Intro 0:00
Gear 2:32
Film 4:20
Reciprocity Failure 6:28
Shooting 8:08

[flyingo]

Very cool. There are so many people getting into film photography these days that this type of guidance and sharing experiences is very good to see happening. I’ve been sooting film for 55+ years and am frequently asked about night photography and long exposures. Thanks for this!

[jvhnfleming]

The cover the lens trick is next level!!! Putting that in my back pocket, thank you

[terricarpenter]

Wow, you make this so easy to try....I'm old and been shooting for 40 years with film and never thought of covering the lens when a car goes by. Thank you for sharing.

[moodystockholm]

Great video as always! I loved when you covered the lens with your hand to avoid the car lights being in the picture. That's a cool trick I never thought about before! The result turned up amazingly good!

[timwolfe]

I went and shot my first roll at night after watching this video. Thanks a ton. I didn't know anything about reciprocity. I shot at f8-11 like you recommend but all the street lights, etc get extreme starbursts. But yours all have a beautiful glow. I was shooting a pentax67 55mm with 800T. Reading, it sounds like I should open up the aperture to solve but wondered if I missed a step or you have some 'I'm just gonna put my hand in front of the lens when the car comes'- type of secret.

[kailebcarrphoto_]

Covering the lens is such a good idea. One question, do you ever run into issues photographing people’s residences at night? Or advice on how you approach this? Great video as always!

[DylanSpitz]

So many good tips, Willem. Your night work is so inspiring! Makes me want to break out a tripod even though I absolutely despise using them.

[willallcock]

cheers for this video, ive been shooting film for about two years now and have always wanted to try nighttime stuff but have never known where to start, the long exposure stuff intimidates me a bit, thanks!!

[ChrisVidouras]

love the sense of ease with using film for long exposures.

[joshdenapoli]

Couldn't ask for this at a better time, I'm starting a project that's almost exclusively night shots on film tomorrow, and I've been stressing out about it since it's new territory for me.

[teocrawford]

Lol the hand move just shook me really weirdly hahaha it makes so much sense!

Also I wonder what on earth that guy could have possibly said in a conversation about a sign🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[anonymousreality]

This video about explaining night photography was much better and easier than your old one. Thank you!