Light Painting Photo by mahda doglek on Unsplash Light painting is one of the coolest creative uses of a DSLR or any camera with a controllable shutter speed. Also known as light graffiti or light drawing, the technique behind it is to use a long exposure time, giving the photographer plenty of time to paint the scene using a light source, usually a torch. What You Will Need: A camera with manual mode. You should be able to control the shutter speed and aperture. A tripod to ensure the camera stays still while capturing the exposure. A light source, such as a torch, an LED light, or even your smartphone. A dark environment, which is crucial to contrast the light painting with the scene. The Process: Mount your camera on the tripod. Set the camera to manual mode and select a long exposure time; it's best to start at 30s. You should adjust the aperture based on the ambient light. A good starting point is between...

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