The Lights at Night

The city at night is a rewarding and visually striking subject for photography. Winter is an especially good time for it, since the days are short and darkness sets in early.

But photography is, above all, painting with light. So to make that darkness work, we need a bit of light to go with it. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of it in the city. Between the streetlights and the glow of colorful storefronts, you have everything you need to capture the right mood.

There’s one more thing, though: rain. You might wonder how rain fits into night photography, but it matters more than you’d think. Those reflections on the wet pavement are exactly the kind of detail that takes a photo to the next level.

Once you have everything lined up, you’re ready to head out into the heart of the city.