@joannapotter Joanna, the only suggestions that I can think of are to use a tripod if possible to eliminate camera shake so you can use a slower shutter speed. Have your subject be a still as possible. Try using the lowest aperture on your lense down to 2.8. Bring your ISO up to no more than 1200 if it doesn’t look too grainy. (You can do some noise reduction in post processing.) As far as focusing in the dark, try using a flashlight on your subject to focus, and then put your lense into manual focus and don’t move the subject or camera. (If auto focus won’t work, try using manual focus.) In the long run, I would recommend getting a prime lense with a low aperture.(1.4, 1.8, 2.8) With a prime lense you have to zoom by walking closer, but they are a lot cheaper than buying a zoom lense with that aperture. I bought a 50mm, and that is what I shot this assignment with. I hope that this is a help for you! ~Rebekah
