What Is Light Painting? – Free Quick Guide

Shooting with long exposures opens up a host of creative photography techniques, one of which is called light painting.

Light painting (sometimes referred to as light drawing or light graffiti) is the photographic technique that uses a moving light source (e.g. a flashlight) to add light or light patterns to a long exposure image.

In this guide, we will teach you all about this technique – from what it is to how to execute it.

Here’s what will be covered:

  • What is light painting?
  • Equipment that you will need.
  • Camera settings and how to set up your camera for light painting.
  • Light sources you can use for light painting.
  • Tips and techniques to achieve better results.

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