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Long-Exposure Photography: Light Painting 101

Light painting is the art of light moving through space and time, captured by a long exposure photograph. There are three distinct categories: light drawing, light painting and kinetic light painting. To make art like this, you’ll need a camera capable of capturing a long exposure, a tripod, a cable release and, of course, a light source. These stories offer tutorials and examples from photographers who excel at this ethereal practice.

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    Light Painting: A Complete Guide

    Light Painting: A Complete Guide

    Light painting has become a popular technique in the age of digital photography. If you have always wondered how to do light painting photography …

    Learn How to Light Paint with ANY Camera in 4 Minutes!
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    Learn How to Light Paint with ANY Camera in 4 Minutes!

    In this video, we're going to show you how to capture a light painted portrait with both a DSLR and an iPhone using string lights to create motion in this qu...

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