Fairy lights are one of the most versatile types of lights to work with and can be photographed in a number of different ways. But if you fancy trying something different, why not look at photographing them in jars or lanterns? In this guide I’ll show you how to capture fairy lights in this way and give you some creative ideas to experiment with.
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You’ll need a camera that you can use on fully manual, as you will want to have control over your settings. A tripod is also an essential piece of kit as you will be working with slow shutter speeds. As with all photography, the right lens can make or break fairy light photographs.
Ideally, you’ll want a lens that has a large aperture, such as f1.8 or f1.4 – fixed 50mm and 85mm lenses are
