HOW TO SHOOT CREATIVE TRAFFIC LIGHT TRAILS

Photographing traffic probably isn’t something that springs to mind when trying to think of creative photographic situations! But the light trails car lights produce at night can produce fantastic images and help you to experiment with long exposures and manual mode. In this masterclass I’ll teach you all about how to photograph traffic light trails, the equipment you’ll need and great locations to try out. Let’s get started.

EQUIPMENT

Whatever camera you’re using, it will need to be one that allows you to use manual mode. You need to be able to use a long exposure and set your shutter speed accordingly. You can use absolutely any lens for light trails but different focal lengths work well for different shots.