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The bodily light

Light painting with a light-brush.
Model: Aria Rainbow
20170824 123 Aria

Light painting with a light-brush.
Model: Aria Rainbow
20170824 123 Aria
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NIKON D800

settings

Aperture f/11 ISO 100 Shutter 69/10 Focal Length 850/10

upload_date

Dec, 2017

Views

2563

Likes

+346

Awards

Contest Finalist in Rule Of Seconds Photo Contest vol1

Achievement in Originality

Peer Award

+437

Outstanding Creativity

+41

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Top Choice

Superior Skill

Genius

Virtuoso

Magnificent Capture

All Star

Emotions

Impressed

Top Ranks

Top 30 rank

Top 10 rank week 1

Top 30 rank week 1

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in my studio (which is basically a large office floor) in Rijswijk, near The Hague.

Time

As the studio cannot be properly darkened, we had to wait until after sunset.

Lighting

The only light source is a light-brush in an otherwise dark studio. This specific light brush has darkened fibres, such that only the end of the fibres emit light. The brush was moved over the model's body in a long exposure, while she holds still. She did a great job, thanks Aria Rainbow!

Equipment

The main equipment is the light brush with a strong torch. Otherwise it was a Nikon D800 on a tripod and a remote trigger.

Inspiration

I love the creation of abstract and out of this world photos, which require a second look to understand what the eye sees. Experimenting with a light brush creates such dreamy effects.

Editing

Some cropping, minor exposure and clarity correction. The photo is almost as shot.

In my camera bag

What I normally use depends on the shoot. In the studio I typically rely on a Nikon D800, but I don't think the equipment is critical.

Feedback

Make sure it's sufficiently dark and have enough empty space behind your model, preferably with a black background. Before the shoot, explain in detail to the model what you're doing, not everyone is comfortable with a brush on their skin in the dark... The person holding the brush should be dressed in black, preferably also covering face and hands. The model has to be completely motionless during the exposure, which is not as easy as it seems.

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20170824 123 Aria

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