Light painting and improvisation.

 The recent brief which involved creativity and risk incorporated into work has lead me to examine lightpainting and those who take part in this style of photography.

I have researched a lot of photographers such as Jason Page on Lightpaintingbrushes. com who sell all manor of light painting equipment and give out tutorials online. With the tutorials, I gained a lot of knowledge. However, I could not justify the price of some of the equipment and Brushes. For example, a torch, gels and a brush are priced at $150 so, I improvised and made my own for about £6. 

Lightpaintingbrushes. com below. 

https://youtu.be/9H1FmRm108Y

I added a plastic bottle to the torch and a red jellies plastic paper to a torch and I made lights that can create effects that resemble fire when used. Instead of buying the brush set for $80, I bought a fibre optic lamp for £6 on eBay- which works just as well. 

I have gained insight and inspiration from other photographers whose work I wish to expand of copy- through replicating, we learn. Then, I have done a cost benefit analysis and concluded that I can make the kit required for pennies compared to the price. As a result, the images I created have surprised even me. 

This assignment has taught me that different lights and the slightest wrong setting on your camera can spoil an image. It's a balancing act light painting where EVERYTHING must be spot on otherwise, a shot is ruined.