The Romance of Low Light Photography

The Romance of
Low Light
Photography

Get in the mood for love with our favourite silhouette photography—and other romantic shots—captured #withGalaxy.

Silhouette photography of a couple standing in front of a neon coffee shop light, the scene is dark but you can make out their outline

Find love in the dark, captured with the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

It’s hard to name a greater duo than low light and romance—they go together so perfectly. If you want images full of rich tones, emotion, character and connection, then you’ll want to start shooting in low light. So, get in the mood for love with these photos captured #withGalaxy and get inspired to create your own.

An image of a couple standing on a reflected surface with a colorful sunset in the background, they are in playful poses facing eachother

Mesmerizing silhouette photograhy, captured with the Galaxy Note10+
Photo by Mathias Santos

Play with symmetry and fun poses to express closeness and add a sense of connection. Shooting at sunset and capturing contrasting textures also makes for a more exciting photograph that helps up the romantic vibes.

A couple sitting on a wooden surface with the Manhattan Bridge in the background, the scene is shot from a low angle

A product shot of the back side of the Galaxy 20 Ultra 5G

Brighten the Scene

Nail low-light shots with Night mode on the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G.

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Lost in the moment, captured with the Galaxy 20 Ultra 5G

Use your background to your advantage when shooting low light photos. A well-lit bridge can provide subtle ambient light that’ll help you tell a touching love story without blowing out your subjects. You can also shoot in Night Mode to capture a dark nighttime scene with minimal noise and blur (without using a flash).

Brighten the Scene

Nail low-light shots with Night mode on the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G.

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A couple sitting on a concrete wall looking out on the ocean, there is a striking sunset that creates a colourful gradient in the sky.

Tip

Increase your saturation in post-processing for more intensity of color.

A magical moment in incredible color, captured with the Galaxy Note10
Photo by Alain González

Take advantage of negative space (a blue sky in this case) to really highlight your subject and draw attention to a precious moment. Also, warm tones make for a comforting vibe, so play around with your hues when editing images.

Tip

Increase your saturation in post-processing for more intensity of color.

A smiling couple with linked arms walking down a cobbled street, there are heart-shaped lights being projected onto the buildings in the background

See your heart in lights, captured with the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

Cobbled streets make for a great reflective surface which helps bounce light back onto your subject. Also, the hearts on the buildings add a fun element that backs up the love story in the scene—so keep an eye out for small details when location scouting.

A silhouetted image of a couple standing in front of a large aquarium, the tank is well lit and you can see a variety of marine life including sting rays, fish and more

Illuminated in love, captured with the Galaxy Note10
Photo by @wavesofkashmir

Intimate moments are best captured without the crowds, so find a romantic location that allows for some alone time. To create that epic, larger-than-life feeling, shoot from a low angle and experiment with large-scale framing.