If you’ve not tried light painting then you haven’t explored one of the most intriguing sub-genres of photography. Using an array of light-emitting devices to create patterns on the sensor or film, a whole world of image-making opportunity opens up. You can start out with nothing more complicated than a simple torch/flashlight. But if you want to really wow then there are online shops selling all manner of kit to get creative with. And here’s a really useful Guide to Light Painting from the Photocrowd blog archive. Entrants must be in control of/created the light sources for their images to be on brief.
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