How to Photograph the Sun

Focus your camera lens to the "infinity" selection. Do not use auto focus, as it will confuse your camera and you will not have a good quality photo.

Under-expose your photograph by one full step.

Adjust your white balance on a digital camera to the "daylight" or "sunny day" setting.

Take readings with your light meter for your standard SLR camera by metering for the sky or the perimeter of the sun.

Bracket your shots from the first shot by pressing "+" and "-" from the original setting. Make sure you take several shots.

Set your camera tripod so as not to move the camera accidentally when you shoot your picture.

Compose your shot to include some other part of the landscape with the sun. This will enhance your photo.

Set your camera up by anticipating where the sun will be moving to and wait to shoot when it arrives at its designated spot.