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Stephen Knight
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Light painting, cityscape, urbex, and portrait photographer from Brisbane, Australia.
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I'm consolidating the number of social media channels I'm posting on. My website links to all of My other socials.
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Stephen Knight Photography. Light painting, Night, and Portrait Photography. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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June 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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As well some design changes on my website, I have published a new tutorial article on how to post process light painting photos.
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The Art of Light Painting Photography - Post Processing
Tutorial article on how to post process long exposure light painting photos using Lightroom.
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June 14, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Light Planting CCL
My 250th long exposure "light plant" light painting.
Created using an Antsonamelon RGB Critter BT, RGB Critter 2.0, 2x 8" Modular Sol Sabers, Blade Holder, Mini Triangle Blade, and 1/2"x 1/4" Acrylic Writer.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/11, 99secs, ISO200.
Light Planting CCL My 250th long exposure "light plant" light painting. Created using an @antsonamelon RGB Critter BT (new Tetramode preset), RGB Critter 2.0, 2x 8" Modular Sol Sabers, Blade Holder, Mini Triangle Blade, and 1/2"x 1/4" Acrylic Writer. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/11, 99secs, ISO200. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
June 13, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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One of the things I love about photography is finding unusual locations, in this case, an out of place door.
Model @lilee.love_dance
Amaran Ace25c
Lensgo Smoke S
Post processed with my Fuji Velvia Lightroom preset.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO1250-2000.
One of the things I love about photography is finding unusual locations, in this case, an out of place door. Model @lilee.love_dance @amarancreators Ace25c @lensgo.official Smoke S Post processed with my Fuji Velvia Lightroom preset. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO1250-2000. One of the things I love about photography is finding unusual locations, in this case, an out of place door. Model @lilee.love_dance @amarancreators Ace25c @lensgo.official Smoke S Post processed with my Fuji Velvia Lightroom preset. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO1250-2000. One of the things I love about photography is finding unusual locations, in this case, an out of place door. Model @lilee.love_dance @amarancreators Ace25c @lensgo.official Smoke S Post processed with my Fuji Velvia Lightroom preset. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO1250-2000. One of the things I love about photography is finding unusual locations, in this case, an out of place door. Model @lilee.love_dance @amarancreators Ace25c @lensgo.official Smoke S Post processed with my Fuji Velvia Lightroom preset. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO1250-2000.
June 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Neon Goddess XIX
Long exposure light painting portraits with Lacey Rae modelling.
The Light Painting Paradise Blue Fiber Optic Brush creates a cool electrical effect.
Noctigon KR4 519A 5700K torch.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/8, 10-13secs, ISO125.
Neon Goddess XIX Long exposure light painting portraits with @alaskamusic.travel modelling. The @lightpaintingparadise Blue Fiber Optic Brush creates a cool electrical effect. Noctigon KR4 519A 5700K torch. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/8, 10-13secs, ISO125. Neon Goddess XIX Long exposure light painting portraits with @alaskamusic.travel modelling. The @lightpaintingparadise Blue Fiber Optic Brush creates a cool electrical effect. Noctigon KR4 519A 5700K torch. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/8, 10-13secs, ISO125. Neon Goddess XIX Long exposure light painting portraits with @alaskamusic.travel modelling. The @lightpaintingparadise Blue Fiber Optic Brush creates a cool electrical effect. Noctigon KR4 519A 5700K torch. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/8, 10-13secs, ISO125.
June 8, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Light Planting CCXLIX
Last in a series of long exposure light painting photos from Brisbane's Victoria Park / Barrambin, which will become the site of the 2032 Olympic stadium.
Luminosify 60cm Aurora Choob (no end cap).
Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens.
f/11, 87secs, ISO100.
Light Planting CCXLIX Last in a series of long exposure light painting photos from Brisbane's Victoria Park / Barrambin, which will become the site of the 2032 Olympic stadium. @luminosify 60cm Aurora Choob (no end cap). Noctigon KR4 SFT-25R 6500K and Wurkkos TS10 SG torches. Post processed in Adobe Lightroom Classic. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/11, 87secs, ISO100. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
June 6, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Cinestill 800T film inspired cinematic portraits at a dystopian train station.
Model @lilee.love_dance
Post processed using my Cinestill 800T Lightroom preset, and red halation action in Photoshop.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 50mm f/1.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO1000.
Cinestill 800T film inspired cinematic portraits at a dystopian train station. Model @lilee.love_dance Post processed using my Cinestill 800T Lightroom preset, and red halation action in Photoshop. Canon EOS R8, with RF 50mm f/1.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO1000. Cinestill 800T film inspired cinematic portraits at a dystopian train station. Model @lilee.love_dance Post processed using my Cinestill 800T Lightroom preset, and red halation action in Photoshop. Canon EOS R8, with RF 50mm f/1.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO1000. Cinestill 800T film inspired cinematic portraits at a dystopian train station. Model @lilee.love_dance Post processed using my Cinestill 800T Lightroom preset, and red halation action in Photoshop. Canon EOS R8, with RF 50mm f/1.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO1000.
June 3, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Portraits high up on a fire escape.
Model: Lydia Keet
Ambient fluorescent lighting.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO1000-2500.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Portraits high up on a fire escape. Model @lydiake3t.modelling Ambient fluorescent lighting. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO1000-2500. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Portraits high up on a fire escape. Model @lydiake3t.modelling Ambient fluorescent lighting. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO1000-2500. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Portraits high up on a fire escape. Model @lydiake3t.modelling Ambient fluorescent lighting. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO1000-2500. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Portraits high up on a fire escape. Model @lydiake3t.modelling Ambient fluorescent lighting. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO1000-2500. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
June 1, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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I have added two Light Painting Pocket Guides to my online shop. These concise mini e-books cover the basics for creating light trails and illuminating scenes, and are primarily aimed at photographers who are new to light painting.
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The official store of Stephen Knight - a light painting, night, and portrait photographer based in Brisbane, Australia.
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May 31, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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Light Planting CCXLVIII
Light painting photography in a seemingly abandoned cricket net.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/11, 53secs, ISO100.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Light Planting CCXLVIII Light painting photography in a seemingly abandoned cricket net. @stephenk_lightart 50cm Blue Light Painting Acrylic Tube. @lightpaintingparadise LightPainter Ryu's Lightworks V2 torch, All In One Adapter, Tube Connector, 15cm Plexi Tube. Post processed in Adobe Lightroom Classic. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/11, 53secs, ISO100. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
May 30, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Sci-fi style cinematic portraits in a unique location.
Model @lilee.love_dance
Aputure 2x MC Pro
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO3200-5000.
May 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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RGB LED light portrait at night.
Lacey Rae modelling.
Amaran Ace 25c for key lighting.
Aputure MC Pro x3 used for background lighting.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO1000.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
May 25, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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Light Planting CCXLVII
A long exposure light painting photo from Brisbane's Victoria Park / Barrambin, which will become the site of the 2032 Olympic stadium.
Luminosify 60cm Twilight Choob (no end cap).
Noctigon KR4 SFT-25R 6500K torch.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens.
f/11, 90secs, ISO100.
Light Planting CCXLVII A long exposure light painting photo from Brisbane's Victoria Park / Barrambin, which will become the site of the 2032 Olympic stadium. Background ambient light from the nearby driving range floodlights. @luminosify 60cm Twilight Choob (no end cap). Noctigon KR4 SFT-25R 6500K and Wurkkos TS10 SG torches. Post processed in Adobe Lightroom Classic. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/11, 90secs, ISO100. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
May 23, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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Portraits in a moody city alleyway.
Model: Lydia Keet
Amaran Ace 25c LED panel
Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO6400-8000.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Portraits in a moody city alleyway. Model @lydiake3t.modelling @amarancreators Ace 25c LED panel Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO6400-8000. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. #portraitmodel #cinegrams #nightportrait #meanstreetsofbrisbane #brisbanephotographer #brisbanemodel #moodyportrait #nightphotography #ultrawideangle #creativeportrait #videolight #staycinematic #amaran #nightvibes #alleyway #cinematicports Portraits in a moody city alleyway. Model @lydiake3t.modelling @amarancreators Ace 25c LED panel Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO6400-8000. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. #portraitmodel #cinegrams #nightportrait #meanstreetsofbrisbane #brisbanephotographer #brisbanemodel #moodyportrait #nightphotography #ultrawideangle #creativeportrait #videolight #staycinematic #amaran #nightvibes #alleyway #cinematicports Portraits in a moody city alleyway. Model @lydiake3t.modelling @amarancreators Ace 25c LED panel Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO6400-8000. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. #portraitmodel #cinegrams #nightportrait #meanstreetsofbrisbane #brisbanephotographer #brisbanemodel #moodyportrait #nightphotography #ultrawideangle #creativeportrait #videolight #staycinematic #amaran #nightvibes #alleyway #cinematicports
May 21, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Backlit portrait set with Lacey Rae modelling.
Amaran Ace 25c (with grid) used for backlighting.
Backlit portrait set with Lacey Rae modelling. Amaran Ace 25c (with grid) used for backlighting. Backlit portrait set with Lacey Rae modelling. Amaran Ace 25c (with grid) used for backlighting. Backlit portrait set with Lacey Rae modelling. Amaran Ace 25c (with grid) used for backlighting. Backlit portrait set with Lacey Rae modelling. Amaran Ace 25c (with grid) used for backlighting.
May 21, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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I've produced this YouTube video which shows how I created a holographic light painting photo.
youtu.be/c6ByMQPcx4s
Creating a Holographic Light Painting Photo.
YouTube video by Stephen Knight
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May 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Light Planting CCXLVI
Quick light painting photo in a park, created whilst my kids were in a nearby Karate class. Only one attempt was made.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/11, 56secs, ISO100.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Light Planting CCXLVI Quick light painting photo in a park, created whilst my kids were in a nearby Karate class. Only one attempt was made. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/11, 56secs, ISO100. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
May 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Set of LED light portraits at night.
Lacey modelling. Amaran Ace 25c for key lighting.
Aputure MC Pro x3 for background lighting.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO2000-2500.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Set of LED light portraits at night. @alaskamusic.travel modelling. @amarancreators Ace 25c for key lighting. @aputure.lighting MC Pro x3 for background lighting. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO2000-2500. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Set of LED light portraits at night. @alaskamusic.travel modelling. @amarancreators Ace 25c for key lighting. @aputure.lighting MC Pro x3 for background lighting. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO2000-2500. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Set of LED light portraits at night. @alaskamusic.travel modelling. @amarancreators Ace 25c for key lighting. @aputure.lighting MC Pro x3 for background lighting. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO2000-2500. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Set of LED light portraits at night. @alaskamusic.travel modelling. @amarancreators Ace 25c for key lighting. @aputure.lighting MC Pro x3 for background lighting. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO2000-2500. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
May 12, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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Article looking at the best aspect ratios and upload resolutions to optimize image quality on Instagram in 2025. This covers both mobile app and desktop web browser UI uploads.
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Best Instagram Upload Resolution in 2025
Article looking at the best aspect ratios and upload resolutions to optimise image quality on Instagram in 2025. This covers both mobile app and desktop web browser UI uploads.
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May 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Neon Goddess XVIII
Long exposure fiber optic light painting portraits with Lacey modelling.
Antsonamelon RGB Critter BT (Pastel Creamery preset), and Critter to LPB adapter.
LPB Fanned Out Black Fiber Optic Brush.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/8, 11-15secs, ISO400.
Neon Goddess XVIII Long exposure fiber optic light painting portraits with @alaskamusic.travel modelling. @antsonamelon RGB Critter BT (Pastel Creamery preset), and Critter to LPB adapter. @lightpaintingbrushes Fanned Out Black Fiber Optic Brush. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/8, 11-15secs, ISO400. Neon Goddess XVIII Long exposure fiber optic light painting portraits with @alaskamusic.travel modelling. @antsonamelon RGB Critter BT (Pastel Creamery preset), and Critter to LPB adapter. @lightpaintingbrushes Fanned Out Black Fiber Optic Brush. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/8, 11-15secs, ISO400. Neon Goddess XVIII Long exposure fiber optic light painting portraits with @alaskamusic.travel modelling. @antsonamelon RGB Critter BT (Pastel Creamery preset), and Critter to LPB adapter. @lightpaintingbrushes Fanned Out Black Fiber Optic Brush. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/8, 11-15secs, ISO400.
May 7, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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Portraits high in the air on an urban fire escape.
Model Lydia Keet modelling
2x Aputure MC Pro and ambient fluorescent lighting.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO1000-3200.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Portraits high in the air on an urban fire escape. Model @lydiake3t.modelling @aputure.lighting 2x MC Pro and ambient fluorescent lighting. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO1000-3200. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Portraits high in the air on an urban fire escape. Model @lydiake3t.modelling @aputure.lighting 2x MC Pro and ambient fluorescent lighting. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO1000-3200. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Portraits high in the air on an urban fire escape. Model @lydiake3t.modelling @aputure.lighting 2x MC Pro and ambient fluorescent lighting. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO1000-3200. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Portraits high in the air on an urban fire escape. Model @lydiake3t.modelling @aputure.lighting 2x MC Pro and ambient fluorescent lighting. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO1000-3200. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
May 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Tutorial article which takes a look at the art of creating night portrait photographs in outdoor locations using portable LED and ambient lighting.
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The Art of Night Portraits
Tutorial article which takes a look at the art of creating night portrait photographs in outdoor locations using portable LED and ambient lighting.
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May 4, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Light Planting CCXLIV
"Apocalyptic" long exposure light painting photography inside a house being renovated.
Antsonamelon RGB Critter BT and RGB Critter 2.0.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens.
f/11, 91secs, ISO160.
Light Planting CCXLIV "Apocalyptic" long exposure light painting photography inside a house being renovated. Accessed with permission. @antsonamelon RGB Critter BT, RGB Critter 2.0, 2x8" Modular Sol Sabers, Blade Holder, Mini Triangle Blade, and 1/2"x 1/4" Acrylic Writer. Post processed in Adobe Lightroom Classic. Canon EOS R8, with RF 16mm f/2.8 lens. f/11, 91secs, ISO160. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
May 2, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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Set of backlit night portraits with @tay.tay.x_ modelling.
Backlighting from a SmallRig RC 60C with reflector.
Front lighting from an Aputure MC Pro.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO6400-10000.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Set of backlit night portraits with @tay.tay.x_ modelling. Backlighting from a @smallrig.global RC 60C with reflector. Front lighting from an @aputure.lighting MC Pro. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO6400-10000. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Set of backlit night portraits with @tay.tay.x_ modelling. Backlighting from a @smallrig.global RC 60C with reflector. Front lighting from an @aputure.lighting MC Pro. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO6400-10000. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Set of backlit night portraits with @tay.tay.x_ modelling. Backlighting from a @smallrig.global RC 60C with reflector. Front lighting from an @aputure.lighting MC Pro. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO6400-10000. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Set of backlit night portraits with @tay.tay.x_ modelling. Backlighting from a @smallrig.global RC 60C with reflector. Front lighting from an @aputure.lighting MC Pro. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/2.8, 1/80secs, ISO6400-10000. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
April 29, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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Black fiber optic portrait set with Lydia Keet modelling
Light Painting Brushes Fanned Out Black Fiber Optic and Noctigon KR4 519A 5700K flashlight.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/8, 11-21secs, ISO160.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Black fiber optic portrait set with Lydia Keet modelling Light Painting Brushes Fanned Out Black Fiber Optic and Noctigon KR4 519A 5700K flashlight. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/8, 11-21secs, ISO160. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Black fiber optic portrait set with Lydia Keet modelling Light Painting Brushes Fanned Out Black Fiber Optic and Noctigon KR4 519A 5700K flashlight. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/8, 11-21secs, ISO160. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Black fiber optic portrait set with Lydia Keet modelling Light Painting Brushes Fanned Out Black Fiber Optic and Noctigon KR4 519A 5700K flashlight. Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens. f/8, 11-21secs, ISO160. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
April 27, 2025 at 5:31 AM