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The Challenge of Photographing a Balloon Glow

ByZach Dobson September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Photographing a Balloon Glow like Jupiter Flights at Connor Prairie is challenging due to quickly changing light conditions. Digital photography makes this much easier with instant feedback and take a lot of frames. However it is possible on film especially with an automatic mode like aperture priority.

Recreating Christmastime in 1836 during a merry prairie holiday at conner prairie in fishers, indiana.

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Photography by Candlelight – A Merry Prairie Holiday

ByZach Dobson December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Available Light Only Documenting the mood and atmosphere of A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie was a fun challenge as a photographer. There was a mix of light sources that ranged from candles and fires to outdoor projections to modern holiday light displays. Projection The first show we encountered was a projection on the…