Introduction to Light Painting
Light Painting is a long exposure photography technique used to create stunning, surreal images in the dark. The images are created by moving light sources or selectively illuminating areas in front of the camera while the shutter is open for an extended period of time.
The movement of light allows the photograper to take images of things that don't exist, give a unique view of anything in the scene and get creative with any number of effects.
I have included further information and a few tutorials the articles below.
Light Painting Blog
Light pollution is a growing problem. International Dark Sky Week is an annual event from 5th - 11th April to raise awareness and tacle the problem
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You only need a few basic tools to get started in Light Painting, but a bit of knowledge about the techniques will really help.
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Star Trails capture the movement of stars as the Earth rotates. Find out how to create your own.
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You don't need loads of equipment to paint with light. Just a torch will do.
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Light Paint Live is a program allowing you to light paint with a webcam. Full review.
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I'm often asked how long a light painting shot takes. The answer varies a lot, depending on many factors.
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I have recently built a multi-functional RGB light wand for use in light painting, follow my steps to make your own.
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A review of a few of the various Light Painting Apps available for free on mobile devices running Android.
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Fireworks are probably THE most dramatic tool available to light painters. As bonfire night is here I though I'd pick a few up and give it a go.
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The dome has been a mystery to many people, but the secret has been revealed! Here is my introduction to creating Light Painted Domes.
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Location Reports & Image Sets
NGTE Pyestock is a huge industrial site with plenty of light painting potential
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We visited Tupholme in Lincolnshire for a Light Painting session amongst the ruins of an abbey
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The recent snow we have been having gave me my first opportunity to shoot in the snow. Here are a few images from a snowy night.
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The ex RAF site at Folkingham is now home to hundreds of diggers, tractors and other vehicles that have now been laid to rest.
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A visit to the giant satellite dishes at RAF Stenigot for a spot of light painting with a couple of friends.
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I took a trip up to Flamborough, near Bridlington to do a bit of Light Painting in rocky bays and in caves under the white cliffs.
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Well, it's Halloween weekend so what better light painting theme than creey, spooky pumpkins and skeletons! Here are a few of my Halloween images with a bit of background info.
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I was joined by fellow light painters Vik and Jules during a recent visit to Skidbrooke Church, Lincolnshire, for a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
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About Me
As this website is mainly about my Light Painting, it only seems right to include a bit about myself.
I've been creating art with light for two years now. I loved light painting from the very first time I tried it, and became hooked instantly. My style and techniques have developed dramatically since then, and are developing further all the time. I like to try out new techniques and occasionally like to spice things up by combining light painting with Urban Exploration.
I generally build all my own tools, with the exception of a few flash guns and torches (although even these have modification such as a gel holder to colour the light). There aren't many commercially available tools for for this style of photography - a lot of people unaware that it even exists (and are amazed when they see the images), plus building my tools is half the fun!