Outdoor Light Painting Photography - by Eric Paré & Kim Henry (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Eric Paré is a Montréal based bullet-time and light-painting photography artist, with over 800k followers across his TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channels. Over the past 10 years, his work has been commissioned by leading brands, including Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter, Adobe, Audi, Canon, Asus, Sony, ESPN, Intel, HP, among others. He not only manages two digital photography stores, lightpainting.store and xangle.store, but also guides and supports photography enthusiasts through four vibrant learning and community groups - Light-Painting, Xangle, LitByHand, and TubeTribe - solidifying himself as a trusted mentor within the dynamic realm of light painting.

Kim Henry is a professional contemporary dancer and performer fascinated with movement, nature and human beings. As a freelance artist, she has taken part in over 70 dance and physical theatre projects, but since 2014, she has largely collaborated with photographer and visual artist Eric Paré. Together, they have built a lifestyle combining passions for performing art, photography, travel and light painting. Exploring the world with their light painting tubes, they create unique imagery mixing light painting and landscape photography in magnificent locations. When they are not on the road, you can find them performing studio photography in Montreal where they capture dance using 176 cameras on a full 360° system.