Night Photography
It can be tricky to shoot without natural light, but night photography rewards persistence with some of the most unique and memorable images you’ll ever take. Our night photography gallery includes images of star trails, northern lights, and beautiful stars. In this gallery, you’ll also see some of the world’s most iconic sites in a new light, including the ruins of Utah, the Pyramids of Egypt, and holiday celebration lights in big cities. All of our night photos are available as stock photos, prints, or gift items.

House On Fire At NightThe House on Fire ruins of Bears Ears National Monument seen at night. The Anasazi archaeological site is lit from the inside, allowing the glow to trickle onto the rocky overhang. Night photography of these ancient ruins is now in the Bears Ears National Monument.
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Caption: 2016 03 12 Utah Moab Night 19 59 36 Stock Image #20160312 195936 4992width
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Copyright: © 2015 Matt Shetzer / SheA view of the stars through the North Window in Arches National Park, Utah. The iconic rock arches of the western U.S. form when layers of sediment are deposited on a softer layer of salt left behind by a prehistoric ocean.
Take a look through the North Window in the Windows section of Arches National Park in Utah. Arches is an amazing place to view many different forms of beautiful red rocks under the Utah sky.
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Copyright: © 2015 Matt Shetzer / SheA view of the stars through the North Window in Arches National Park, Utah. The iconic rock arches of the western U.S. form when layers of sediment are deposited on a softer layer of salt left behind by a prehistoric ocean.
Take a look through the North Window in the Windows section of Arches National Park in Utah. Arches is an amazing place to view many different forms of beautiful red rocks under the Utah sky.
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Giza Egypt Pyramid By SunsetThe ancient wonders of the pyramids at Giza are awe inspiring in themselves, let alone on a beautiful night at sunset. The largest of the pyramids, the Pyramid of Khufu, stands at over 480 feet and for 3,800 years was the tallest man-made structure.
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House On Fire Ruins In Southern UtahThis unique view of the House on Fire shows how the texture of the rock really emulates the look of flames. The red glow of the light from within gives an eerie feel to the structure, and really bring together to formation and its name. The House on Fire is part of the Anazasi Ruins in Southern Utah.
In southern Utah, an Anasazi pueblo is lit up by a fire at night, filling its windows with a warm glow.
It’s a common myth that the ancient Anasazi people who built these pueblos disappeared without explanation. In reality, the culture simply dispersed across the region, becoming the ancestors of today’s Hopi, Zuni, and Pueblo nations.
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In southern Utah, an Anasazi pueblo is lit up by a fire at night, filling its windows with a warm glow.
It’s a common myth that the ancient Anasazi people who built these pueblos disappeared without explanation. In reality, the culture simply dispersed across the region, becoming the ancestors of today’s Hopi, Zuni, and Pueblo nations.
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Copyright: © 2015 Matt Shetzer / SheThis Landscape Arch is just incredible.The way is stands so strong against the delicate stars in the night sky is amazing.
The Landscape Arch can be found in Arches National Park in Utah.
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Copyright: © 2015 Matt Shetzer / SheThis Landscape Arch is just incredible.The way is stands so strong against the delicate stars in the night sky is amazing.
The Landscape Arch can be found in Arches National Park in Utah.
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Stars Over Arches National Parks WindowsStarry night effect on the trail at Arches National Park. The low light pollution levels here provide great astrophotography opportunities. See concentric circular star trails whirling in the background of this freestanding natural arch. Night landscape photography session taken near Moab, Utah.
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Copyright: © 2015 Matt Shetzer / SheThis extraordinary Double Arch can only be seen in Arches National Park in Utah. The rock formations found in Arches are stunningly breathtaking. Some have such incredible curves and thin structures it is amazing they are still standing.
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Copyright: © 2015 Matt Shetzer / SheThis extraordinary Double Arch can only be seen in Arches National Park in Utah. The rock formations found in Arches are stunningly breathtaking. Some have such incredible curves and thin structures it is amazing they are still standing.
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Walters Cabin At NightColorado's Vail pass sits at 10,666 feet in elevation between Vail and Summit County. It is home to great winter and summer recreation activities such as hiking, skiing and snowmobiling. Walter's Cabin, a 10th Mountain Division hut, provides refuse for the night after a day of the great Colorado outdoors. Here we captured the warmth of the cabin under a beautiful starlight night.
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Millennium Bridge Denver ColoradoThe Millennium Bridge in downtown Denver, Colorado is a modern day foot bridge that shines over the city and provides pedestrians safe passage over the rail tracks. It connects the 16th Street Mall area with the Platte River Valley area. Its white mast rises 200 feet and creates a vivid landmark against the night sky.
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