City Nights with Both Sunset Glow and Lights: How Rooftop Shots Are Made

Thomas Chu Photo

City nightscapes are a subject everyone can shoot anytime.

But we often hit a dilemma: when the sky is rich in detail (sunset glow, blue hour), the city lights haven't come on yet.

By the time all the lights are on, the sky has gone pitch black and lost its detail.

Many friends ask how a photo like the one above — with both a dramatic sunset glow and full city lights — is made.

Today Thomas reveals the secret, showing time blending applied to night photography in a video.

Video Tutorial

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