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Light Painting The Still Life - Success Stories - Daniel Remer Oct 03, 2024

 I find it incredibly rewarding to witness the success of my students, whether it's through gallery representation, a featured exhibition, a magazine feature, or just the creation of beautiful images.

I've made the decision to share some of these "Success Stories" through a series of...

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Light Painting The Still Life... Vintage Collins Legitimus Hammer Aug 31, 2024

"Collins Legitimus Hammer With Nails" by Harold Ross

Photography opportunities and subjects are abundant, and I strive to remain open to them at all times.

Often, however, friends or family provide me with subject matter that I would never have found on my own! I am always so grateful when this...

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Light Painting The Still Life... The Foundation Becomes The House Jul 22, 2024

"Brick Study #1" by Harold Ross

When I teach students about creating a still life composition, I often say: "Build the foundation before you build the walls".

This simply means that when composing a still life in the studio, one should consider the larger elements first before worrying...

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Light Painting a Memento Mori, Vertebrae in Cloche Jul 10, 2024

Memento Mori - Vertabrae in Cloche

"Memento Mori - Vertebrae In Cloche" by Harold Ross


Years ago, my late Father-in-Law, Joseph Toglia, gave me these vertebrae.

As a Professor of Neurology, he used them while teaching his medical students. I decided to photograph them as a “set...

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Light Painting Rewards Us When We Do The Work Jul 02, 2024

There is a saying among creative people that suggests that if we simply “let go” and immerse ourselves in the act of creation, we will be rewarded. This saying is simply "Do The Work.” I have experienced this personally many many times!

My most recent image is a great example of...

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Light Painting A Vintage Tool Still Life Jun 14, 2024

It's no secret that I love vintage tools, and I was so excited when Vera found this beautiful vintage tool belt a few weeks ago. I couldn't wait to shoot it!

It was a very complex image to light and edit… but, taken one piece at a time, it's really no more difficult than a simple...

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Can You Do Light Painting In A Small Space? May 28, 2024

I often get asked by students (or by attendees of a presentation that I'm giving) whether their shooting space is large enough. I typically recommend that a space of 4' x 5' or so is the minimum that you would need, and Light Painting a Still Life is completely do-able in that small space!...

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Free Harold Ross Light Painting PDF May 27, 2024

I often hear people say that they would like to create beautiful Light Painted Still Life photographs but feel that the process is just too complex for them to succeed, or that it would take them years to master the process.

But I'll let you in on a little secret....

For the...

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Harold Ross Light Painting Photoshop Smoke Brushes May 01, 2024

Photoshop Smoke Brushes by Harold Ross

I am now offering my own personal set of Photoshop Smoke Brushes.

Why Use Photoshop Smoke Brushes

I draw a lot of inspiration from classic paintings, especially the Dutch Master Painters who would often paint smoke above an extinguished candle, for instance.

Here is an example of where I...

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Light Painting My Grandfatherā€™s Knife Apr 20, 2024

Light Painting My Grandfather’s Knife

My Grandfather’s Knife by Harold Ross

Why does Light Painting work?

Light Painting affords us the ability to reveal and enhance the depth, dimension, and detail of our subjects.

This can only happen if applying the light correctly, while making sure that we skim the light from the...

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