- There are a few simple techniques for photographing pumpkins and what a great time to learn.
1. You'll need a tripod! if not a tripod you had better find a really flat surface. This is essential in all night photographs. There is no need to go out and buy a really expense one for this type of shot. i found mine on craigslist for $15 and it works great. Shop around, but make sure the head can swivel. That always comes in handy.
2. Use a remote. This step is sometimes optional, but for me a shot like this with such delicate light i prefer a remote. They are so cheap and prefect in reducing any blur or camera shake.
3. Set your camera to AV (Aperture Priority) and scroll though till you hit the Blub setting; or however you get there. This setting is necessary to create the long shutter speed need to capture the light. If you don't have this mode or don't know where to find it set your camera to the longest available shutter speed and make necessary changes in the ISO.
4. In the images below I used about a 15 second shutter speed with ISO 100. Higher ISO would require less time.
5. Play around with the shutter speed until you get a well lit pumpkin.
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