Photo Tips

Water Lantern Festival Photography Tips

We've gathered a list of our favorite tips that have been proven to help you get the best photos of your experience at the event. We want you to get the most out of this event and to have lasting memories with photos captured on just your cell phone.



Tips

  • Keep the camera steady, so the shot isn't blurry
  • Avoid grainy photos by reducing the exposure
  • Switch on HDR photo setting
  • Shoot around sunset
  • Keep your phone stable by either using a mobile tripod, leaning against a wall or tree, or lean on a railing
  • Use availble light from the lanterns or venue to focus the photo
  • Turn off the flash
  • If you want to get the perfect selfie before/during/after launching your lantern, make sure to launch early when there's still enough light out.

Camera Settings

  • Adjust the camera's exposure levels
  • Set focus by tapping on main subject and then adjust the brightness until you're satisfied.

Try New Things

  • Try using a long exposure app like NightCap Pro, Night Camera: Low Light photos, Average Camera Pro, Moment-Pro Camera, or Manual Camera (Google Play)
  • Try using the self timer to reduce motion blur or camera shake.
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