Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Defining Light Painting Photography – And Defining Me

Steel wool light painting

I’m working on a series of articles about light painting gear and techniques and thought I’d start out with a quick primer of just what light painting is. I have to admit that I don’t know if there is such a thing as an “official” definition. Wikipedia gives it a shot, but I really don’t Read more... you know you want to.

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Photographing Fireflies (Lightning Bugs)

Fireflies flash at a light-painted waterfall

It’s almost time to get out and shoot one of my favorite nighttime subjects. Fireflies—lightning bugs for you fellow southerners—make exciting photographs, especially when you show them in their environment. Check out this blog post about one technique for shooting fireflies in a jar. Also, if you want to read about fireflies in general, check Read more... you know you want to.

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Photographing Fireflies in a Jar

Fireflies in a jar with meteor streaking across the Milky Way.

Wanna be a kid again? Here's how you can relive your childhood and take pictures at the same time! I've been getting a lot of interest in the firefly photos I shot this summer. Everybody wants to know how I shot and processed them. Truth is, I used several different techniques depending on the particular shot I Read more... you know you want to.