Light Painting 1 – Tabletop Still Life Basics with Chris Foley

Light painting is the art of creating photos by setting long exposure times on a camera and using a moving light source to “paint.” The camera shutter is left open while the artist draws in the air using a light source. In this workshop students saw examples of light painting photographers’ work; learn the basics and the crucial technical vocabulary for long exposures; how to set up your camera, including the use of gels; and the best way to set the scene. Students made DYI flashlight modifiers, set up a still life, and actually begin to paint. There was a follow up Zoom meeting for students to share their work.