As light levels dim, focusing becomes increasingly challenging due to insufficient usable light for your camera’s autofocus system to find subjects. To overcome this difficulty, try to focus on an area with lots of contrast (light and dark areas), this will enable it to better locate subjects.

Use of a tripod is absolutely essential when photographing in low light conditions, as it enables longer shutter speeds to help reduce camera shake and blurriness caused by camera shake. Furthermore, using one will enable you to balance the exposure triangle – aperture, shutter speed and ISO – for high quality photos.

Experimenting with different ISO settings on your camera is another excellent way to learn to photograph in low light. Most modern digital cameras can manage quite high ISO settings without producing noise; therefore try out various combinations until you find what works for you best.

As well as experimenting with ISO settings, RAW photography offers greater post-processing options and can allow for the recovery of details from shadow areas that would otherwise remain hidden if captured using JPEG files.