Light Painting Florals and Decor

by | Aug 18, 2011 | Blog, Gallery, Light Painting | 3 comments

Caryn Esplin Light Painting DriedFlowers

Caryn Esplin: Light Painting of dried flower arrangement. f/11 30 seconds ISO 100

Caryn Esplin Light Painting Colored Glass Vases

Caryn Esplin: Light Painting of colorful glass vases. f/11 30 seconds ISO 320

Caryn Esplin Light Painting - Vase of White Flowers

Caryn Esplin: Light Painting of a white floral arrangement. f/10 30 seconds ISO 100

Light Painting Indoor Decor

The next time you’re bored, take a look at your home decor and try light painting some ordinary things in your home. Of course, you will need to wait until dark, then turn off all the lights. You also may want to set up your item against a plain background, or pull it away from the wall, and be careful not to light up the back. Just set your camera on a tripod and try a 30 second exposure with the self timer, to avoid any camera shake when you press the shutter. Then grab a flashlight and use a painting motion to feather in the light in desired areas. This is fun stuff and really makes a more creative photograph, don’t you think?

  1. Jamie Andersen
    Jamie Andersen on August 18, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Looks fun. I want to try it. Thanks for sharing.

  2. Aimee Mecham
    Aimee Mecham on September 19, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Everything about the third photo I love! White and Black contrast always seams to be one of my favorites!

    • Caryn Esplin
      Caryn Esplin on September 19, 2012 at 6:25 pm

      Thanks for the comment, Aimee! It is great to hear from you, and see you in the Spori lab now and then. I too, love the dark and light contrast. Have a great semester!