Light Painting with Still Life - 2026 Edition

Light Painting with Still Life - 2026 Edition

A$9.95

Create painterly still life photographs... one light at a time.

Have you ever looked at beautifully lit still life photographs and wondered how they were created?

The secret isn't an expensive studio full of lighting equipment. In fact, all you need is a camera, a tripod, a small light source and a little patience.

Light Painting with Still Life is a practical, beginner-friendly guide that will teach you how to "paint" your photographs with light during a long exposure, transforming everyday objects into rich, atmospheric images full of depth, texture and mood.

No confusing jargon. No complicated lighting diagrams. No expensive gear lists. Just clear explanations, practical examples and techniques you can try in your own home.

Whether you've never experimented with light painting before or you've had a few attempts and want more consistent results, this ebook will help you understand not only how to do it, but why it works.

Everything inside is based on techniques I use in my own award-winning still life photography and teach in my workshops.

Your purchase includes an instant downloadable PDF that you can read on your computer, tablet or phone, or print as a handy reference while you create.


About the Author

Julie Powell is an award-winning photographer, published writer and educator based in Melbourne, Australia. With more than a decade of teaching experience, she has helped thousands of photographers build confidence behind the camera through workshops, presentations, online classes and educational resources.

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What's Inside

  • Choosing simple, affordable equipment

  • Recommended camera settings

  • Focusing in low light

  • Understanding exposure for light painting

  • How to move your light with intention

  • Building depth, texture and atmosphere

  • Creating mood with white balance and colour

  • When and why to use ND filters

  • Simple post-processing techniques

  • Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Real image breakdowns and practical examples

  • Final creative tips to help you keep experimenting

Perfect For

  • Beginner photographers

  • Still life enthusiasts

  • Creative photographers looking for a new technique

  • Anyone wanting to create artistic images at home

  • Photographers who prefer learning at their own pace

Format

  • Instant digital download (PDF)

  • Read on desktop, tablet or mobile

  • Printable for personal reference

  • Beautifully designed A4 layout - 20 Pages