Tips to take awesome photos of total solar eclipse 2024

Now that the exciting total solar eclipse of April 8 is on its way, make use of this rare chance for Pixel to do what he does best–take amazing pictures of this celestial phenomenon.

Prepare your packing list

Join Michael Specht, a Pixel Camera product manager who fell in love with photography in high school, as he goes through his essential gear and packing advice for the majestic eclipse photography experience.

Be ready for any sort of photography situation with chargers to solar filters so long as you don't skip a single moment.

Practice, practice, practice

Perfect your art of anticipation and try it beforehand. Work with yourt camera, attentively editing the settings and composition that will guarantee a perfect shot.

Click wisely — or use a tripod

Having Michael share with me the secrets in doing that I can use a tripod, stabilise the camera, or apply other techniques to get clear night photos accessible and smooth.

Let the camera do the work

Bring out the power of your camera's auto features, using the camera's intrinsic adaptiveness to the ever-changing light conditions as the eclipse progresses. 

Get creative

While intriguing the creativity in composition, investigate the signs infested with celestial glories as well as those surrounding the celestial wonder itself.

As close to the photo opportunity as possible, remember to fully engage in the eclipse with your family and friends. As Michael suggests, it is not only the image that matters in such cases but the feeling captured in these memories, that stays with us from now on.