Outdoor Light-Painting Photography: The Essential Field Guide

A book to inspire your nights. Learn the technique, embrace the process, and step into a world where light becomes your brush. Outdoor Light-Painting Photography is an invitation to step outside after dark and discover a world where light becomes your brush. Created by artists and photographers Eric Paré and Kim Henry, this book distills more than a decade of exploration, technical refinement, and creative adventure into a practical and inspiring field guide. Blending photography, performance, and movement, Eric and Kim have pioneered a modern approach to light-painting, transforming landscapes into luminous stages. Through clear explanations and stunning imagery, they reveal how simple tools like a flashlight and a plastic tube can create breathtaking results when combined with long-exposure photography.Inside, readers will find: * Essential equipment and techniques to get started or refine their craft. * Step-by-step guidance for shooting in various environments: from black canvas to beach, winter, cityscapes, and under the stars. * Insights into composition, light shapes, workflow, and tools. *Multiple reference tables for easy access on the field. *A decade's worth of tips, tricks, and hard-earned wisdom from countless night sessions around the world. Whether you're an experienced photographer seeking new creative directions or a curious beginner ready to step into the night, this book offers both technical clarity and artistic inspiration. This book is a celebration of light, movement, and the magic that happens when the sun goes down.