Saturday, November 7 | 12:45 to 2:15 | Room 318
Sunday, November 8 | 5:00 – 7:15 p.m. | Fort C.S. Smith Park
Hands-on-Workshop Information (Inside)
Use light as your paintbrush and capture creative art in the dark. Join instructor Lori Saunders and discover techniques that turn a single, long exposure photograph with moving lights into an other-worldly image caught entirely in-camera.
Lori will give step-by-step demonstrations of multiple light painting approaches, including how to create images with light alone, work with models, and use table-top setups with props. Participants will have the opportunity to practice painting with light using hand-held tools and the chance to experiment to see what works best.
All skill levels are welcome; however, you should be comfortable with your camera and know how to change basic settings (shooting mode, focus, ISO, speed, F-stop). Shooting will be in manual mode, and setting guidance will be provided throughout.
Recommended Gear: A digital camera with manual exposure controls or a cell phone (with experience using a long exposure app). Lenses in the range of 12-70mm. A zoom lens is preferable but prime lenses will be fine if that’s what you have. If you have a remote trigger, that will be helpful but is not required. A sturdy tripod is a must.
NOTE! There will be bright flashing and strobing lights. Make sure you are comfortable with this before signing up.
Workshop information for Off-Site at Fort C.S. Smith Park
Join instructor Lori Saunders for light painting outdoors after sunset. Participants will capture creative art in the dark with single, long exposure photographs of moving lights and painted surroundings.
Lori will give step-by-step demonstrations of multiple light painting techniques, while incorporating parkland areas of trees and pathways into compositions. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and practice painting with light using Lori’s hand-held tools.
All skill levels are welcome; however, you should be comfortable with your camera and know how to change basic settings (shooting mode, focus, ISO, speed, F-stop). Shooting will be in manual mode, and setting guidance will be provided throughout.
Recommended Gear: A digital camera with manual exposure controls or a cell phone (with experience using a long exposure app). Lenses in the range of 12-70mm. A zoom lens is preferable but prime lenses will be fine if that’s what you have. If you have a remote trigger, that will be helpful but is not required. A sturdy tripod is a must.
NOTE! There will be bright flashing and strobing lights. Make sure you are comfortable with this before signing up.
Instructor Information
Lori Saunders is an award-winning fine art photographer in northern Virginia specializing in light painting techniques. She started her photographic journey studying black and white photography and has always looked for a unique view into the everyday around us. This led to interests in abstract photography and creating images with light.
Lori has shared her passion for light painting through workshops and presentations in the DMV area and has exhibited award winning images through Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions, Vienna Art Society, Herndon ArtSpace, The SE Center for Photography, Joe Miller Abstract Exhibits, Maryland Photo Alliance, and The Feminist Art Project.
Lori teaches photographers how to create unique, surreal images using light in the darkness through step-by-step instruction with tools, movements, surroundings, and camera settings.
Lori’s work can be viewed on her website at lorisimages.smugmug.com or follow her on Instagram @Lo8iS or Facebook at “Lori’s Images”.
