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Pro Lighting Tips for Nighttime Portraits

03/17/2026

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For many photographers, the setting sun signals the end of a shoot, but for Ray Alvarez, it’s when the real magic begins. Nighttime offers a unique canvas of glowing streetlights and deep shadows that you just...

FJ80 Speedlight Off Camera Night Portrait

5 Quick Tips for Capturing Night Portraits

Ashley Boring

08/12/2022

Lighting Tips

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Portrait photography at night can be tricky, especially when balancing the ambient light with off-camera flash. Here are a few quick tips to easily accomplish on-location lighting at night.

Outdoor Portrait Shoot using a Scrim Jim

How to Get More Portrait Looks from One Location

3 Ways to Use a Speedlight for Wedding Photography

Lighting Breakdown: Better Outdoor Portraits with One Compact Flash

How to Create Dramatic Action Sports Portraits with Flash

How to Transform Any Wall into a Colorful Portrait Background

How to Get the Perfect Flash Exposure

Bob Davis on the ProGrip Speedlite Handle

Easy Portrait Lighting Setups with One, Two, and Three Lights

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

Portrait Lighting in Challenging Locations

High-Speed Sync Portraits in Full Sun Using the FJ200 Strobe

Capturing Product Photography With The DigiTent Light Tent

Pro Lighting Tips for Nighttime Portraits

5 Quick Tips for Capturing Night Portraits

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