In the hours after dusk, cities transform into a mesmerizing playground of lights and shadows, revealing a type of nocturnal beauty often missed by the day. For photographers who venture into this urban twilight, capturing the scenes of a city at night becomes an art form. This week we feature a group of photographers who skillfully harness the power of their cameras to document the glow of cityscapes, the vibrancy of illuminated streets and the serenity of quiet corners come alive, offering viewers a unique perspective on urban life after dark. Tag your own Instagram posts with #SonyAlpha for your chance to be featured.

See how the power of broad dynamic range empowers these creators to document the glow of cityscapes, vibrancy of illuminated streets & serenity of quiet corners, offering viewers a unique perspective on urban life after dark.

Jérôme Poirier – @jerometraveller

NYC-based Sony Alpha Ambassador Jérôme Poirier is a Japanese-French travel and lifestyle photographer deeply rooted in Japanese culture. He has a passion for storytelling and likes to go the extra mile to get unique perspectives and to create the most visually attractive imagery. Check out the beautiful shot he took below in Tokyo with his Sony Alpha 7C II and Sony 16-25mm f/2.8 G lens. He writes, “Always traveling, always on the go, but sometimes it’s good to slow down and breathe a little. Tokyo is probably my favorite place to do so. The food feels like home, friends feel like family in Japan, and just the way the city is built with the convenience of its people in mind. No place as comfortable as Tokyo.”

Monaris – @monaris_

Monaris is another talented Sony Alpha Ambassador, and her photography focuses on capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life. Her work is a testament to the beauty of spontaneity, featuring candid interactions and poignant expressions that tell powerful stories. She often includes reflections in her frame, and in the photo below there’s a beautiful glow of lights from both outside and inside. 

Dave Krugman – @dave.krugman

We’ve all seen photos of the canals in Venice, Italy during the day, but this night shot taken by Sony Alpha Ambassador Dave Krugman is something special. The dark, deep blue sky combined with the boat’s lights and surrounding building with lit windows give this photo an incredible urban twilight vibe and show Venice in a unique way.

Amaury – @amryraw

Amaury is a travel photographer and videographer on a journey of capturing the world cinematically. He posts stunning street photos and videos taken both day and night, and we love the beautiful video he took below in Paris with his Sony Alpha 7C II. Learn more about the gear he uses for his work in What’s In My Bag: A Minimal & Powerful Setup For Cinematic Travel Photo & Video.

Luca T. – @throughlucaslens

Luca T. took this shot during a rainy night in Hong Kong and says, “Thanks to a steady hand, and the outstanding technical capabilities of my Sony camera, I was able to achieve a good result even in low light conditions. I captured this image using my Sony Alpha 7 III camera and my Sony FE 24-105 mm F4 G lens.” Follow him for more street, travel and architecture photography in your feed.

Andrei Kostromskikh – @kosnio

Travel and street photographer Andrei Kostromskikh shares these night shots taken in Seoul. “I highly recommend using fast lenses at night. They allow you to shoot at fairly low ISO values, which helps to get higher quality and sharper shots with deep colors.” He used the fast Sony 50mm f/1.2 G Master lens with his Sony Alpha 7 IV for this set of stunning imagery.

Julian Harter – @julian.hluberiaga

Portugal-based Sony Alpha shooter Julian Harter travels to different cities to capture various views of the streets from all angles and at all times. He has a ton of beautiful night street photography on his feed, like the images below he took at night in Seville, Spain.

Alexandre Touitou – @alex.vision1

Photographer Alexandre Touitou uses his Sony Alpha 7 IV to capture stunning images of a city's streets and architecture. He also plays with panning and long exposure, creating unique and dynamic shots that grab the viewer's eye. He took the shots below at night in Toronto, Canada.

Marion Mou – @moumarion

Photographer Marion Mou’s imagery brings a unique perspective to street photography, emphasizing the beauty in the ordinary using his Sony Alpha 7R III. His shots often include moody weather and street lights at night, like the moment below he captured in San Francisco.

Davide Oricchio – @davideor94

Sony photographer Davide Oricchio posts beautiful street photography taken all around his home of Rome, Italy, giving us authentic views of the city most haven't seen before. He uses the Sony Alpha 7 IV and Sony Alpha 7 III cameras, and all of his images below were taken with the Sony 50mm f/1.4 G Master. He calls them, "Night observations of urban life made around Rome." Follow him for more.