The Best Night Photography Spots in New Jersey

Searching for the Milky Way? Explore these dark areas and perfect spots around New Jersey for your night photography. New Jersey is one of the most light-polluted areas in the country, but we do have a long shoreline that allows us to view the Milky Way.

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Also, with several rural areas, we have some significant dark areas for night photography. These spots will allow you to capture the stars. We marked areas generally dark to allow for stargazing and specific locations for Milky Way & night scenes.

Don’t Forget Your Tripod

Reduce your shake when capturing the night sky with the right tripod. Learn more about how to prepare for your night photography.

Great Starter Tripod	Best Design & Value	Ultimate Tripod
56” Lightweight Travel Tripod	Carbon Fiber Compact Travel Tripod	Peak Design Pro Travel Tripod
3.5	4.2	4.8
Pros: Lightweight for Travel Ball-head can rotate 360° Detachable Monopod Option 2-Year Warranty	Pros: Compact, Travel Size Holds Up To 20lbs Quick Release for Camera Weather Resistant	Pros: Lightweight Carbon Design 20lb Weight Capacity Built-In Mobile Phone Mount Fits In Backpack Side Pocket
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Great Starter Tripod

56” Lightweight Travel Tripod

3.5

Pros:

• Lightweight for Travel
• Ball-head can rotate 360°
• Detachable Monopod Option
• 2-Year Warranty

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Best Design & Value

Carbon Fiber Compact Travel Tripod

4.2

Pros:

• Compact, Travel Size
• Holds Up To 20lbs
• Quick Release for Camera
• Weather Resistant

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Ultimate Tripod

Peak Design Pro Travel Tripod

4.8

Pros:

• Lightweight Carbon Design
• 20lb Weight Capacity
• Built-In Mobile Phone Mount
• Fits In Backpack Side Pocket

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