I was inspired by the moon the other night. It was full, mysterious, and beautiful. The full moon was striking and I felt compelled to bust out the tripod (something I rarely do) and set out to photograph it from my backyard.

How to Photograph the Moon | www.KristineMariePhotography.com

 

I wrote this poem when my husband was away on a long deployment. Can you tell I was missing him?

Here’s how to photograph the moon.

What you need:

  • Tripod
  • DSLR with a zoom lens (at least 200mm, but the longer the lens the better)

The camera settings:

I used my Nikon DSLR camera and a steady tripod to take this image of the moon.

  • ISO 200 (Keep this low, otherwise the moon will look hazy and the moonlight will appear all distorted.)
  • Focal length: 300mm
  • Aperture: F11
  • Shutter speed: 1/125

Try it on a clear night. It’s amazing how much detail you will capture!

XO,

Kristine

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