Tips on Photographing Sunrise/Sunsets

Everyone loves sunrise and sunsets. Let’s say, that you take a photo trip to an exotic location. Unless you know that area well, you may not know where exactly to go for the best sunrise/ sunset experience.

- Rohinton Mehta

Do your homework. Find out the sites where sunrise/sunsets generally are the best. You could check dedicated apps, check on the Net or better still, take a local guide with you. Be at the location at least 20 minutes before the sunrise. This will give you a chance to scout around for the best shooting position.

Consider a good tripod as a must. If it has a centre column, remember not to extend the centre column to its maximum height as that can cause camera movement during exposure. Instead, use the centre column only for minor adjustments in height. Ideally, a tripod height should be such that the mounted camera is at your eye level (without the use of the centre column). Set your ISO to 100 (unless the base ISO in your camera is different).