How can you create eye-popping light painting while photographing star trails photos with less work and stress? Find out some effective strategies for this and more! First, what is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, it’s a
How do we light paint a Joshua Tree? And how do we photograph light streaks from a passing truck? Let’s have a look. There are three components to this photo that I will discuss. Let’s go over the streaks of light from the truck first. Streaks of light Photographing light
Another week, another photography challenge! Here’s one that you can tackle over the weekend. For the 43rd week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic are calling everyone to get creative with their photos through Long Exposure. If you’re ready and raring to go, it’s time to refill your
Looking for something new to try to give your photography a boost? Or maybe you want to expand your skills with a new technique? How about learning some slow shutter tricks that you can use for your next projects? Let’s take a look at five that you can start learning
Light painting isn’t just about what you are illuminating. It’s also about shadows. Embrace the flexibility of handheld light painting through the art of shadows. What is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is
I’ve been there, you’ve been there, we’ve all been there. You’re at the scene, camera set up, exposure time determined and you push the shutter button on the camera or your cable release. Now you wait. And wait… Still waiting… The light is so perfect with the purples and pinks
Joshua Tree National Park is fantastic for night photography. How can light painting help take your desert photo to the next level? What is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is a technique that uses a
I had a rare opportunity to light paint a house made of bottles. Here’s how I made the most of it. Best of all, you can use these light painting techniques for everything. How can some of the techniques — including techniques creating shadow, depth and detail — help with
You don’t need to light paint everything to create drama with vehicles. Sometimes, less really is more. Here, we create jaw-dropping rim lighting while keeping most of the truck in mysterious shadow with this night photo. What is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition
Is it possible to purchase a high-quality camera, lens and even a tripod with a budget of under $600? The answer might surprise you! To do this, I chose to purchase used items. The prices for the equipment I mention are all from reputable companies such as KEH, MPB, B&H
Why would you use two handheld lights to light paint? We’ll discuss why this can enhance your light painting images even more. What is light painting? Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting
How did I create a night photo of a mysterious abandoned car overlooking Los Angeles? I’ll tell about the adventure and the techniques. Finding the car Many times, I’ve mentioned how I use various sleuthing methods, extensive reading, and Google Earth to find strange abandoned objects. Here, though, I stumbled
