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Taking photos of yourself in the city at night

Short answerStand where light hits your face, such as a shop window, neon sign or streetlight, with city lights behind you. Hold still or use a stand, let Night mode work, and tap your face to set exposure.

Find light

  • Shop windows: soft and bright.
  • Neon signs: colourful.
  • Streetlights: from above, so tilt your face up a little.

Steady

Prop the phone on a ledge or use a mini tripod.

Safety

Stay aware of your surroundings and keep your phone close.

Questions

Why are lights blurry?

Long exposures smear moving lights. Hold still or use a stand.

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