Photographic Society of America (PSA)
Special Interest: Painting with Light
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Mentor: Tatiana Slepukhin - Zamachnaia
Web Address: www.tatianaphoto.com
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Definition: Light painting is a technique that uses a light source, such as flashlight (with or without coloured gel) to selectively illuminate subjects while camera's shutter remains open. The camera is normally mounted on a sturdy tripod as the exposure times are quite long and can vary from 20 seconds to 40 minutes and more. Like an artist paints canvas with paintbrushes, a photographer paints the scene with the light sources of choice. Light painting is mostly done at night or in the low light conditions.
References:
Light Painting
Painting With Light
Symphony of Light by Tatiana Slepukhin-Zamachnaia
as published in the July 2008, PSA Journal. Cover of the July 2008, PSA Journal
Resources: Karekin Goekjian
William Lesch
Steve Harper
Nocturnes night photography and workshops
Workshop: Night Photography and Adventures that Accompany the Process
Examples of light painting by Tatiana Slepukhin - Zamachnaia:
Whimsical Hoodoos
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Seen The Ghosts
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Guarding Rockies
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Night Watch
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Star Shower
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House Face
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Colour Luxury
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When Moon Rises.
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Fleeting Moment
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