How to Photograph the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is America's touchstone of freedom and has been admired, observed and photographed since the first camera captured her image on film in the early twentieth century. The Statue of Liberty has welcomed millions of visitors and is one of the most photographed national landmarks on the globe.
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Instructions
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Understand the camera being used. Depending on the camera model, use the Landscape or Scenic mode. This mode will afford the best automatic camera setting for the shot.
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Focus on the entire body of the Statue of Liberty. Favoring the face will throw most of the rest of her imposing structure out of focus. Use a multi-spot metering for best results.
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Find a suitable location to set up the shot. Although it is virtually impossible to take a bad photograph of the Statue of Liberty, proximity to the landmark will determine the quality of the shot. If standing on Liberty Island, a wide-angle lens is recommended. A strong telephoto lens will suffice from either the New York or New Jersey shoreline.
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Shoot the Statue of Liberty at dusk or dawn. The light available at these times provides the best overall fill and contrast for the photograph. Midday sun produces many shadows down the Lady's form.
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Tips & Warnings
For a dramatic effect, take the shot when the sun is directly behind the Statue of Liberty to produce a halo effect.
Overcast days also offer a different mood to the statue with a cool subdued pallor.
Ask the Liberty Island staff where the best area is for photographing the Statue of Liberty.
Prepare to present identification and to encounter stricter visiting regulations to the landmark.
