Discover the art of light painting with Internet sensations and world-renowned photography icons Eric Pare and Kim Henry. Packed with practical step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips, and invaluable insights from nearly a decade of teaching and over 200 YouTube tutorials, learn how to create breathtaking light painting images from pioneers of this captivating genre. Whether you''re a seasoned photographer eager to push the boundaries of your craft or a newcomer ready to dive into something truly unique, this guide leaves no stone unturned. Start with the fundamentals - understanding essential equipment, basic brush styles and finding the perfect locations for your shoots - before advancing to more complex techniques, like using multiple light sources and capturing dynamic movement. Under Eric and Kim''s expert guidance, you''ll not only master the techniques of light painting but also how to infuse your work with creativity and personal style. Light painting is more than just a trend-it''s a powerful tool for overcoming creative blocks and unlocking new artistic potential. Whether you''re new to photography, light painting, or both, this book offers something valuable for everyone, from first principles to professional results.

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Eric Paré
Eric Paré is a Canadian visual artist specializing in bullet-time and light-painting photography. With over 1 million followers across his TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube channels, his striking visuals and behind-the-scenes content have inspired a global community. His work has been featured on CNN, MTV, BBC, Vice, TEDx, and he has worked on large-scale campaigns with Lexus, Twitter, Adobe, HP, Intel, Facebook, Canon, and Microsoft. He owns a 400-camera studio in Montreal, where he and his team work on various multi-camera projects for ads, campaigns, films, among others. By combining technology and artistry, Eric has earned a reputable position among contemporary photographers, distinguished by his innovative use of light to paint mesmerizing images that capture the essence of movement, space, and time.

Kim Henry
Kim Henry is a contemporary dancer and performer fascinated by movement, nature, and human beings. Since 2011, she has taken part in over a hundred dance, film, and physical theater projects as a freelance artist. Her creative partnership with visual artist Eric Paré began in 2014, leading to a unique practice at the crossroads of performance and digital art. Together, they developed a globally recognized light-painting aesthetic and have been sharing their process with others for over a decade. Whether in the wild or in their Montréal studio using their 176-camera 360° system or 200-camera full-body scanner, Kim brings emotion and intention to every performance, transforming ephemeral movement into lasting visual poetry.

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An easy-to-follow, how-to guide to the art of outdoor light painting from Instagram sensations Eric Paré (400k followers) and Kim Henry (22k followers).

Discover the art of light painting with Internet sensations and world-renowned photography icons Eric Paré and Kim Henry.

Packed with practical step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips, and invaluable insights from nearly a decade of teaching and over 200 YouTube tutorials, learn how to create breathtaking light painting images from pioneers of this captivating genre.

Whether you're a seasoned photographer eager to push the boundaries of your craft or a newcomer ready to dive into something truly unique, this guide leaves no stone unturned. Start with the fundamentals - understanding essential equipment, basic brush styles and finding the perfect locations for your shoots - before advancing to more complex techniques, like using multiple light sources and capturing dynamic movement.

Under Eric and Kim's expert guidance, you'll not only master the techniques of light painting but also how to infuse your work with creativity and personal style. Light painting is more than just a trend-it's a powerful tool for overcoming creative blocks and unlocking new artistic potential. Whether you're new to photography, light painting, or both, this book offers something valuable for everyone, from first principles to professional results.