Keep the shadows and create more mystery. Sometimes in light painting, less is more. I’ll show examples of creating drama by illuminating less of the subject. What is light painting? Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph.
Interested in a friendly, informative night photography workshop at otherworldly Joshua Tree National Park? Or the dinosaur sculptures of Borrego Springs? Join us under the stars. The workshop will cover the basics of night photography, composition, creativity, tips, techniques, Milky Way, star trails and more. This is a great workshop
There are few things in night photography more enjoyable than light painting vintage vehicles. I will describe how I light-painted this old Buick automobile so you can join in the fun. A quick word about light painting Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any
Vintage abandoned automobiles in a forest. Night photography workshop. Light painting. Fun. Do I have your attention? Old Car City USA is night photography workshop paradise. Join me and host Tim Little as we explore a forest with 4000 abandoned vintage automobiles dating back to the 1930s. We are teaching
How did I illuminate this amazing Cadillac and garage in a ghost town while the camera shutter was open in this long exposure photo? Glad you asked. I will describe how I used light painting to illuminate and add interest to a photo taken near a full moon at night.
Interested in spending three nights in an amazing, weird and fun location filled with old cars, trucks, buses and buildings? Join me and host Tim Little as we explore this small Nevada town under moonlight! We are teaching a night photography workshop in the amazing Nelson ghost town near Las
How many of us have paid for and attended a workshop we thought was going to be fantastic and just what we needed only to find out that it wasn’t really what we thought it would be? I’ve done this more than once and finally decided to pay more attention
Take a chance they say, what do you have to lose. Well, you can lose a lot when you pack up your camera and travel over 2,000 miles away from home. Or you can fly! In 2022, I decided to book a photography shootout in Utah with a few child
Epic North Pole trip! Be the first to create mind-popping star trails images by placing your camera atop the historic North Pole during the solar eclipse. This pole was planted by Arctic explorer Sir James Clark Ross on June 1, 1831. Sign up now for the early bird price of
How do you get your work out there? Photographers all over the world seem to have a complex about how they can gain more clients and interact with people. Sure, there are shows or conventions that you could attend, but they are always about someone else. You want to show
It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. This week, we want to know what you think about in-person conferences, trade shows and workshops.
One of the greatest pioneers of light painting and night photography, Lost America’s Troy Paiva, is doing a night photography workshop at Nelson Ghost Town in October 2021, along with another extremely skilled night photographer and teacher, Timothy Little. Both have been featured here in Photofocus for their night photography.
