Light Painting

I do not digitally manipulate the images.  All of the effects are created simply by painting the subject and the surrounding area with colored light in a dark room while the camera shutter is open.  This makes for images that feel especially organic and believable despite their surreal nature.

My subjects and I have a great time creating light portraits together.  The style of the images is both unique and varied.  My proficiency comes from 15 years of experience and experimentation with this type of photography.  It also helps that I am an illustrator and painter as well as a portrait photographer.  The process is fun and is a natural combination of painting and photography. 

If there is a concept or emotion that you want expressed in the image, I especially enjoy using that as part of the creative process.  I'm happy to work with an art director, or I can take the initiative to come up with a powerful and satisfying image.

If you have a project that you'd like to discuss, contact me so we can talk about it.