Weekly Photography Challenge – Sunrise

Our weekly photography challenge is Sunrise.

For our weekly photography challenge – Sunrise, you will need to get up early to capture the sunrise. So, set your alarm, grab a cup of coffee, and get out there to capture the warm glow of the morning light. The light is incredible at that hour, and worth crawling out of bed for!

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Sunrise Photography Tips

Scout the Location – Go to the location during the day, so you can determine the best location for shooting, and plan out your shots.
Arrive Early – Get to your location about an hour before dawn, and you’ll be able to get some nice long exposure images.
Bring Extra Light – Use a headlamp or a flashlight for safety. Since you’ll be arriving before the sunrise, you want to make sure to have some light to see where you are going.
Use Silhouettes – Find interesting subjects, and shoot against the source of light and you’ll create beautiful silhouettes.
Bring a Tripod – A tripod is a must have for shooting the sunrise. Bring a remote shutter release so you don’t end up with blurry photos. Sunrises are low light situations, so you’ll want a steady base for your camera, for longer exposures.
Shoot During The Golden Hour – The Golden Hour lasts for about an hour. It happens right after the sun rises over the horizon, and you can capture some magical images during this time.