Research Log - Michael Ross

I chose Michael Ross' photography because he shows off the creative use of light in a number of ways, from light drawing to night photograph to the use of water reflections. I really like all his photography because the way he portrays light is very unique and abstract. 

This photograph is very creative because of the use of colour. The use of reflection also is a very good way of showing off the creative use of light. The contrast between the colours in the glasses and the white background make the image stand out. The use of relocation is also shown in this photograph, this gives the image a 3d effect and makes it look more realistic.

This photograph shows off the creative use of light through light drawings. I really like this photograph because I have never seen a light drawing in this way, the image is very abstract and unique and honestly it doesn't look like a photograph at all. There is the use of contrast in this image, which again makes it stand out, the black background makes the bright colourful lights the focal point of the image and it draws the viewers attention to this image,

This photograph shows off the creative use of light through reflection. I really like this photograph because of how simple it is. There is also contrast in this image between the bright pink and the black which makes the image stand out. Reflection is a very important factor in this image because it gives it a 3d effect and it makes it look more realistic which I believe is important, especially in this image because the photograph is done so well that it doesn't even look like a photograph.

This photograph portrays the creative use of light very well, through the contrast of the sky and the buildings, there is also the use of depth in this image which is shown through shadows; this gives the image a 3d effect. Another aspect of this image that I enjoy is the way the creative use of light is shown through the sky, as it looks unrealistic and abstract but this makes the image stand out because it is almost unbelievable that this is a photograph.

His photography influences me to try out a number of different way to show off the creative use of light in a creative and abstract manner.

Overall, I really enjoy Michael Ross' photography because each photograph is different and the way he portrays the creative use of light is unique and creative.

Research Log - Alan Sailer

I chose Alan Sailer's photography because he portrays the creative use of light through colour and movement. I really enjoy his photography because is is very unique and abstract. Furthermore, I really like the way he shows movement through destruction. 

I really like this photograph because of the use of colour and movement. The bright colours make the image stand out and the use of movement is a creative way to show off the creative use of light because it makes a photograph more exciting. There is also a contrast between the all the colours used in this photograph which again makes the photograph stand out.

This is one of my favourite photographs by Alan Sailer. I really like this because how is shows off destruction in a more creative way. The colours in this image are very bright and colourful which makes it stand out and the use of movement in this image is also very effective. There is also the formal element, form, as you can see by the shadows on the background; I think is very effective because it creates a 3d effect.

I really like this photograph because if the way movement and destruction is shown. The colours in this image are also very effective because of the contrast between the bright red strawberry and the blue background; this makes the photograph stand out.

I really like this photograph by Alan Sailer, again because of the colours and use of movement shown through destruction. This is my favourite photograph because you can actually see the bullet going through the cigarettes. Colour is a key element in this photograph because the bold blue and the bright orange contrast with each other which makes the image stand out.

His photography influences me to photograph in more abstract, destructive ways.

Overall, I really like Alan Sailer's photography because of the use of movement, colour and destruction.  Although the way he photographs is very unique and abstract, his photography is basically always the same.

Research Log - Brian Matthew Hart

I chose Brian Matthew Hart's photography because he shows of the creative of light in an unique and abstract way. His photographs is mostly made up of light drawings. I really like his work because of the specific autumn colours that he uses and how complex his light drawings are. 

I really like this photograph because of the amount of detail in it. As you can see, there is not a bike in the photograph but the light drawing off a bike is in great detail which makes this image stand out. I also really like the contrast between the bright yellow light and the black background, because again this makes the image stand out more.

This is one of my favourite photographs by Brian Matthew Hart because of the amount of detail he has used. As you can tell he has taken multiple photographs and put them together to create an overall photograph. The colour he uses complement each other which gives the image a warm, unique feel to it.

I really like this photograph because of how well the subject of the image is outlined in great detail. The colour contrast is also done very well because the black background and the bright luminous red light drawing. I also really like how Brian Matthew Hart has incorporated two photographs, one of as light drawing an don elf fireworks.

This is one of my favourite photographs by Brian Matthew Hart, again because of the great detail he puts in this photograph. This image is very abstract and unique which makes it stand out. I really like the contrast between the black background and autumn colours of the light drawings. Although in this photograph you can see shadows which gives the image a 3d effect.

His photography influences me to be more abstract and creative with my own light photographs.

Overall, I really like Brian Matthew Hart's photography because of how creative, detailed and abstract his work is and how he sticks to the same kind of colours. Although, I do believe he could experiment with more colours.

Research Log - Chris Giles

I chose Chris Giles because his photography shows off the creative use of light brilliantly. Even though he is a wedding photographer he shows off light in very unique and abstract ways. I really enjoy his use of colour and light in his work.

I really love this photograph because it is very dramatic in the way it shows of light. The colours used are very contrasting, in both colour and brightness. Although, if I were to improve this photograph, I would make the focal point of this image (the bride and groom) stand out more.

I really like this photograph because of the use of depth. The blurred background makes the focal point of this image stand out more. Also, colour is used in this image very well because although it is in the background, it makes the photograph more cheerful.

I really like this photograph because of the background and how unique and dynamic it is. The use of light in this image is very creative because of the focal points of where the light is coming from. Again, if I were to improve this image I would make the focal point go this image (the bride and groom) more obvious in the photograph.

This is my favourite photograph of Chris Giles' because of the creative use of light. The light in this photograph is natural, you can tall because of the shadows from the trees around the bride and groom. Depth is also shown in this image which is very effective because it creates a 3d effect.

His photography influences me to be more creative and daring.

Overall, I really enjoy Chris Giles' photography because I have never seen any wedding photography as creative and unique as his.

Research Log

Darren Pearson
http://dariustwin.com
Darren Pearson uses light drawings in his photography to show off the creative use of light. In his photography he uses landscape background and puts a light drawing in front of it. I enjoy Pearson's photograph because it is creative.

Michael Taylor

http://www.michaeltaylorphoto.com

Michael Taylor is an Irish photographer. He does light drawings in his photography. He most commonly uses people in his work and he uses plain, mostly back, backgrounds. In his work, Taylor uses fairy lights and wraps them around his subject to create creative light photography.

Michael Bonsanko

http://www.michaelbosanko.com

Michael Bonsanko also does monthly light drawings in his photography. Most of his photography work is done at night and he usually draws normal objects such a a bridge, and he places them in suitable places. 

Eric Staller

http://ericstaller.com

Eric Staller creates light drawings and light sculptures in his photography. Staller uses a lot of bright colours in his photography, which makes his work stand out. He also creates abstract drawing and sculptures to portray the creative use of light.

Hannu Huhtamo

http://www.hannuhuhtamo.com

Hannu Huhtamo is a Finnish photographer. She is most famous for creating light sculptures in her photography work. She creates abstract patterns in natural environments. Her work is very colourful as she mostly uses bright colours.

Trevor Williams

http://tdubphoto.com

Trevor Williams' photography is very bright and colourful. He creates light sculptures in natural environments.

Dana Maltby

http://lightpaintingphotography.com/light-painting-artist/featured-artist-2/dana-maltby/

Dana Maltby is one of the most famous and most respected light photographers. In his photograph he uses a lot of bright and bold colours. Most of his photography is done in tunnels or abandoned buildings.

Brian Matthew Hart

http://lightpaintingphotography.com/light-painting-artist/featured-artist-2/brian-hart/

Light painting artist Brian Hart has been creating his light painting images for some time now. He has developed a style of light line work that can be instantly recognised as his own. Brian’s exposures can go for 20 minutes or more in which he intricately traces every detail of a scene.

Patrick Rochon

http://www.patrickrochon.com

Photographer Patrick Rochon began Light Painting in 1992. He declared himself a full time light painter in 1997 on a flight to Tokyo. Patrick is known for his visionary light painting portraits as well as his work in the automotive world and his live light painting performances. He takes the art of light painting photography beyond its limits and produces some beautiful work along the way. 

Michael Ross

http://mrossphoto.com/wordpress32/

Michael Ross is a full time I.T. Executive across a wide array of industries. Photography is one of his main hobbies along with music, art, automobiles, and woodworking! He has lived in the Dallas area for almost 40 years. He specializes in many areas of photography including the more specialized art form of Light Painting Photography.

Jeremy Jackson

http://lightpaintingphotography.com/light-painting-artist/featured-artist-2/jeremy-jackson/

Light Painting Photographer Jeremy Jackson, also known as TACKYSHACK, has a style all his own. His light painting photographs are fun and bright. He shoots on 35mm film as well as digital. Tackyshack explains light painting like this, “The world is your canvas. Anything you can imagine can be painted a million different ways, time and space take on new meaning”. 

Hid Saib Neto

http://www.hidsaib.com

Hid Saib, from Brazil, creates unusual images by using specks of fluorescent paint illuminated by ultra-violet light to produce portraits that glow.The creative use of light is portrayed in a unique way in her photography which makes it stand out amounts other light photographers.

  

                                                                         

Sean Lenz

http://www.fromthelenz.com
Sean Lenz and Kristoffer Abildgaard collaborated for this series titled Neon Luminance. A variety of high-powered Cyalume glow sticks were dropped into several waterfalls in Northern California. As the sticks fell with the water, submerged trails of light were then captured with varying long exposures.To achieve different patterns of illumination they strung several sticks together and collected them at the end of each exposure.

   
Ian Hobson
http://www.lightpainting.org.uk
Ian's work involves painting with light, using long exposure photography and a moving light source. 
Most of Ian's paintings are abstract motifs, often comprised of the simple patterns our brains construct complex images from, such as circles, dots, spirals and zig-zags. These motifs are influenced by my study of prehistoric rock art and neuroscience, making reference to the relationship between consciousness and time, as seems appropriate given the methods employed.

Vicki DaSilva
http://vickidasilva.com
Vicki DaSilva is a light graffiti and light painting pioneer. She has been making single frame time exposure photographs at night since 1980. She is credited with the term ‘light graffiti’ as well as being the first artist to make deliberate text light graffiti photographs beginning in 1980 with her photograph titled Cash.

Alan Sailer

https://500px.com/saileralan

Alan Sailer is a high speed photographer. He works as a microwave engineer. Alan is still kind of amazed by all the attention his high speed photography is getting, but has no interest in becoming a full time photographer.

Richard Kempton

http://www.fireworkphotography.co.uk/aboutus.htm

Richard Kempton is a firework photographer, his work is very good at portraying the creative use of light for obvious reasons. The different colours of all the fireworks creates a bright colourful photograph, especially as it is against a black background.

Chris Giles

http://chrisgilesphotography.com

Chris Giles is a wedding photographer that uses light very creatively. Giles uses light in many ways, for example, fairy lights, the light in the sky and through sparklers. His work is very abstract and unique and it puts a twist on 'normal' wedding photography.

Chanette Manso

http://lightpaintingphotography.com/light-painting-artist/featured-artist-2/chanette-manso/

Accomplished light painting artist Chanette Manso captured some of her first light painting photographs in 1991 in the streets of Paris, France. In 1992 she moved to San Francisco where she produced light painting work for tech magazines such as Wired. During her time in San Francisco, Chanette also created light painting portraits for local newspapers including The Bay Guardian. She is best known for her light painting work that focuses on the human form. 

Bruno Mesrine

http://lightpaintingphotography.com/light-painting-artist/featured-artist-2/bruno-mesrine/

Light painting artist Bruno Mesrine has been creating his light painting photographs since 1990. His first light painting image was “Portrait of the Moon”, an image in which Bruno used the light from the moon to create a face in the sky. His light painting work spans decades and covers a diverse group of subject matters. 

Research Log - Darren Pearson

I chose Darren Pearson's photography because he shows the creative use of light very well. His photography mainly consists of light drawings. I really enjoy his photography because of the bright colours he uses and he portrays light in a very creative and unique way. 

I really enjoy this photograph because of the colourful lights used. The dark background really makes the bold colourful lights stand out. The use of reflection is very effective in this image because it gives it a 3d effect and shows off the creative use of light even more.

I believe that this photograph is really creative as very abstract and unique. The use of colour is done very well as the bright white dinosaur contrasts with the darker background. The composition is very central which shows of the focal pint of the image very well. The use of shadows in this photograph also make the image stand out because it give off a 3d effect.

\i really enjoy this photograph because it look like a very complicated way to show off light drawing because of the many lines and the shapes created. The bright white light is effective because it contrasts with the background. This photograph is also done very well because of how the light drawing looks like is it supposed to be there because of the composition.

This is my favourite photograph because of where the light drawing is placed; it looks like the light drawing is supposed to be there which gives the image a more unique and creative look. The composition of this photograph is also done very well as it is off-centre which shows of the pretty background whilst still showing off the focal point of the image well.

His photography influences me to try and emulate his work in my own style.

Overall, I really like Darren Pearson's photography because it is very unique and creative. Although I believe a lot of his work is very similar and looks the same.