7 Steps to Fantastic Lightning Photos - How to Photograph Lightning

Terrance Roman

Terrance Roman

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If you are looking how to photography lightning, then follow these 7 steps to fantastic lightning photos.  Your lightning photos will thank you!

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Are you trying to take cool lightning photos, but having issues with getting a good one?

Then you came to the right place.  In this video, I'll explain the 7 steps on fantastic lightning photos, which you can do with any DSLR camera, as shown on my Canon 5D MkII.

The 7 steps to follow are:

1. Use a tripod
2. Turn auto focus off
3. Turn off image stabilization
4. Set aperture to widest setting
5. Set shutter speed to 1 second to up to 10 seconds
6. Set ISO lo - 100, maybe 200
7. Focus on your target and set the correct focus before you begin

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I love taking fantastic lightning photos.  There is so much power, magic, and awe in them.  This video will be key for you to get really sharp lightning shots with minimal wasted time trying to figure out all the settings.  
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