{"id":190279,"date":"2021-05-27T18:22:51","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T16:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/shoot-like-a-pro-canon-ambassadors-share-redline-challenge-tips-for-capturing-light-in-the-dark?lang=en"},"modified":"2021-05-27T18:22:51","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T16:22:51","slug":"shoot-like-a-pro-canon-ambassadors-share-redline-challenge-tips-for-capturing-light-in-the-dark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/shoot-like-a-pro-canon-ambassadors-share-redline-challenge-tips-for-capturing-light-in-the-dark\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoot Like a Pro: Canon Ambassadors Share Redline Challenge Tips for Capturing Light in the Dark"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With just\u202funder a\u202fweek to go\u202funtil entries close\u202fat the end of 31st May for\u202fCanon (https:\/\/global.Canon\/en<\/a>) – a photography competition for enthusiast photographers – Canon Ambassadors\u202freveal\u202fhow they would\u202ftackle\u202fthe theme of\u202f‘Light in the\u202fDark’.\u202fEmannuel Oyeleke (https:\/\/bit.ly\/2TbZSCL<\/a>) and Menna Hossam (https:\/\/bit.ly\/2RSKhYt<\/a>), CCNA Canon ambassadors share tips\u202fwith aspiring photographers\u202f– whether it is emphasising shadows, experimenting with different light sources or shooting with long exposures\u202f– they’re\u202fchampioning creative, experimental techniques to get the winning shot.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Tip<\/strong>\u202f1:<\/strong>\u202fEmphasise<\/strong>\u202fthe shadows<\/strong><\/p>\n

Known for his iconic fashion and beauty images, Canon ambassador, Emmanuel Oyeleke (https:\/\/bit.ly\/3vu64US) from Nigeria pointed out that one doesn’t need to always light the whole scene as the shadow does its magic. Many upcoming photographers are often scared of using shadows as they want a polished clean look, and he notes that emphasizing on shadows is important.<\/p>\n

Menna Hossam (https:\/\/bit.ly\/3vqzyTG<\/a>), another Canon ambassador and an Egyptian fine art and fashion photographer whose imaginative work is inspired by myth, fantasy and visual storytelling, notes the importance of avoiding anything that's not linked to the subject, instead arranging\u202fadditional\u202fshadow or lighting a plant so it casts a shadow on your subject, making the image more atmospheric.<\/p>\n

Tip<\/strong>\u202f2:<\/strong>\u202fExperiment with different light sources<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a\u202fcompetition\u202fbrief like this, it can be easy to lean on traditional techniques and tools such as your camera flash or a lighting panel, but Canon Ambassadors\u202fhighlight\u202fthe power of\u202fexperimenting with different light sources.\u202fEmmanuel (https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fHOeHi<\/a>) tells us that there are no rules when it comes to shooting in the dark, as it can be blurry or grainy, but with a few simple lighting techniques one can completely transform well-known landscapes. The darker it is, the more impact you can have with your light.<\/p>\n

Menna (https:\/\/bit.ly\/3hWyJhv<\/a>) points out that light and shadow are\u202falso\u202fcritical parts. She recommends using a range of different light sources\u202f-\u202fsuch as\u202ftorches, projectors\u202for even\u202fbike lights\u202f-\u202fto create the right look and feel for each\u202fimage.\u202fPhotographing in the dark with this small, direct source of light she says, can be\u202fexciting\u202fbecause it gives you a dramatic, stylised look. Also, having a model in front of the projection distorts the image and creates a more\u202fabstract, interesting\u202fphoto. As much as possible upcoming photographers should try to use unconventional light sources available in their environment to create atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Tip<\/strong>\u202f3:<\/strong>\u202fPlay with long<\/strong> exposures<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Both ambassadors note that painting with light is a\u202fgreat\u202fway to create landscape photos which look unnatural. One can either opt for long exposure or use drones as a\u202fgreat\u202ftool\u202ffor putting light and colour\u202fwhere\u202fone wouldn’t ever\u202fnormally\u202fsee\u202fit\u202fin nature.\u202fHow fascinating it is to see the\u202fred-light\u202fcontrast against the deep blue of the night sky. To paint with a light source such as a drone or even a laser pen, it\u202fis crucial that you get your camera settings right. One could use\u202fslow shutter speeds together with flash\u202fand then\u202fuse a laser pen to draw with light.\u202fA shutter speed of 2 seconds,\u202fwith an\u202fISO\u202fof\u202faround 100 and aperture at 11\u202fcreates these light trails. You can easily paint any shape or emphasise certain elements of your subject\u202fwith this technique. You never know what you are going to get, just experiment.<\/p>\n

If you feel inspired by the Canon Ambassadors,\u202fthere is still time to shoot\u202fand enter\u202fa winning image. Open until 23:59 GMT, 31st\u202fMay\u202f2021,\u202fenter\u202fCanon’s Redline Challenge (https:\/\/bit.ly\/3yKnajm<\/a>) by visiting here (https:\/\/bit.ly\/3hYKYKy<\/a>). You can\u202ffind more top tips to shoot Light in the Dark from Canon Ambassadors, Youtube Channel (https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fSDK88<\/a>), @CanonCNA Instagram Channel (https:\/\/bit.ly\/3wFDRuq<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).<\/i><\/p>\n

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