Tuesday, 18 December 2012

Light Graffiti Photography



Light graffiti is a fantastic to way to get creative with light trails at night.

1. Set up your camera on a tripod, with ISO of between 400-800. 

2. During the exposure you’ll want to ‘draw’ an image or word with a beam of light such as glow stick, torch or sparkler for example.

3. Dial in an exposure long enough for you to complete the word or image, and start the release with the self-timer.

4. Get in front of the lens and start drawing. To finish the image hold the torch steady and turn it off, then move out of the frame. 

5. Check the LCD for results and amend the shutter speed as required. It’s advisable to wear black so you do not show up within the photo and remember to move quickly or you’ll be captured within the scene.

6. Colored gels or colored plastic sweet wrappers can be taped over the end of the torch to add a variation of color.

Photography by: Ian Hobson


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