Term - Painting with light

Painting with light SWPP Photographic Glossary

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Painting with light

A technique of lighting large, dark interior. The camera, mounted on a tripod, is given a long time exposure. The photographers moves continuously around the interior, giving flash or battery powered photoflood illumination to the shadow areas.



 

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