A Step-by-Step Guide to Light Painting – Part One [eBook]

£20.00

This 92-page Expanded & Updated PDF is packed with all the information you need to start creating fantastic light paintings.

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WHAT’S INSIDE?

Getting your head around Light Painting
We take a closer look at the general concept of Light Painting: How does it work? What effects can you create?
Camera Settings
I comprehensive guide to using the DSLR camera specifically for light painting and the settings that work best.
Light Painting Tools
A detailed look at a variety of portable light sources and look at examples of Light Paintings that can be created using each of them.
Light Painting Creations (Including ‘How to create the perfect Orb’)
We take a closer look at several of the more popular forms of Light Painting: Orbs, Ribbons, Physiograms, Domes and Star Trails. I describe in complete detail with photographic illustrations and descriptions how you set about making each one.
The Full Monty

Putting everything into practice – I describe everything as if we are on a night photography Light Painting shoot where we look at the entire creative process from start to finish. I have not held anything back and have share everything with you that I have learned over the past twelve years. This book is truly a labour of love and I hope you find it incredibly helpful. This E-book is 92 pages long and is absolutely crammed with useful information and helpful tips.

Expanded & Updated (2020)

My new interactive Ebook on Light Painting Photography is now ready to share with the world. It is packed full of new content including:

  • New clean page layout and design
  • An expanded camera gear and light painting tools section
  • 17 chapters of techniques and advice
  • A special chapter featuring 3 of the best Light Painters on the planet and the tools they make
  • A bonus online gallery showcasing over 50 stunning Light Paintings from the book
  • Information about my Light Painting Workshops

And much much more…

“David’s book will provide a valuable resource for those seeking to learn the skills needed to start light painting, and also for those who have already started but are seeking to develop their skills further by describing a variety of tools and techniques. It lays out all the important do’s and don’ts in a clear and concise manner that could also prove useful for those delivering LP workshops to assist others in the mysterious and highly engaging art of waving lights at cameras.”

Ian Hobson, Light Painter ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

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