Here are some sweet examples of light / slow shutter photography. We plan on doing a Photoshop tutorial showing you had to simulate these types of effects so subscribe to the RSS feed. In the mean time, be inspired by these sweet compositions!

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In photography

light painting can be a creative release that is not only easy but looks cool.  Usually only carried out by enthusiasts and professional photographers, it’s a technique that is primarily used at night outdoors to make scenes look more dramatic than they would under normal conditions. Light painting is not a new thing either, it’s a technique that has been used for over 100 years.

Light painting

also known as light drawing or light graffiti is a photographic technique in which exposures are made usually at night or in a darkened room by moving a hand-held light source or by moving the camera. Using a slow shutter speed allows for a completely different style of photography – from light painting to capturing smooth water effects. In this article, I have shared some of the best light painting photography there is. I have also provided a few links on how to create such awesome light paintings. Lots of inspiration to seek from the links.

Making a light painting

doesn’t necessarily need to be done in a dark room or at night. Sometimes using artificial light, like LEDs and mobile phones, or through the limited sunlight beaming in a curtained room creates a shadowing effect. Using a mirror creates a double image, which adds up to a more creative result.

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