Saturday 21 July 2012

Oil Paintings?

Harold Ross

Harold Ross

Actually more like Fine Art Light Painting Photography in true Harold Ross style.

   A remarkable man with a great passion for the fine art of light painting. Above is only    
   two of his amazing photos, you can see more on his own blog  
  
Where his passion started and what he's doing

   "My passion for photography started when I was very young, while standing next to 
   my father in the darkroom. I felt a sense of wonder as I watched his images magically  
   appear in the developing tray. That is what I feel, even today, whenever I take the 
   time to really see what surrounds me.
  
   I am inspired to share this sense of wonder with the viewers of my work when I see 
   how the light can bring out the detail, richness, and beauty of everyday objects.
  
   I’ve been a full time photographer for over 30 years. For over 24 years, virtually all 
   of my photographs have been made using the special technique of light painting*. 
   This has given me the ability to show subjects in a “different light”, so that viewers 
   can appreciate them in a new and unexpected way. I’m intrigued by the way in which 
   my subjects take on a sense of “hyper-reality”, brought on by the nature of unnatural  
   light.
  
   I’m drawn to things that are rich in texture and surface quality, often turning to 
   objects found in nature. I find that in combining these natural objects with man-
   made elements, I can further reveal their innate beauty through juxtaposition.
 
   The negative effects of time have often been addressed by artists and writers. I’m 
   convinced, however, that beauty isn’t necessarily diminished when something is 
   “past its prime”. In fact, I feel that time imparts a certain beauty that wasn't there 
   before."
 
Light painting requires working in a completely dark studio, opening the camera for an extended period of time, and “painting” the light onto the subject. This reveals greater shape, texture and color.

Harold Ross


Rob Cardillo

Dorothy Ringler


Sonia Nunez

Sonia Nunez

Bill Earle

Sonia Nunez

Wednesday 11 July 2012

Camera and Photoshop colab



   These light painting pictures are done for the CPD International Fashion Fair, thanks to 
   Alexander Wilhelm from HÄSSELBARTH UND FREUNDE for his fantastic Photoshop job. It  
   is built up out of hundred light elements that were shot using a long shutter in a studio  
   on a black background. 

   This project was found on lichtfaktor, have a look at their other work as well, they've 
   got quite big stuff going on there.