073 - Creating Magic: Essentials for Light Painting in Photography

Have you ever thought about getting into light painting? Tried it and wanted to do a better job? In this episode of thepodcast, I talk to prolific light painter, Russell Klimas, about light painting essentials: the equipment and the mindset to succeed when getting into light painting. You can create amazing images even with limited equipment, but you need to have the essentials! EPISODE PROMOS GoodPods Siteground Website Hosting Flothemes WordPress Templates for Photographers and Creatives Wedding Photo Hangover Podcast Unposed Photography Prompts Ocho Duro Parlay Hour Podcast About My Guest Russell Klimas is a hobbyist photographer who is absolutely obsessed with creating shots in camera that most people would consider impossible through long exposure. It's one of his goals in his photography to not only continue to push himself but also share his knowledge and grow the light painting community around him to greater heights.  You can find Russell on his website or Instagram. Support The Nerdy Photographer Want to help The Nerdy Photographer Podcast? Here are a few simple (and mostly free) ways you can do that: Tell other people about the podcast – friends, enemies, strangers…it doesn't matter. Leave a review. Here are three great places to do that: Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, and GoodPods Follow on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok Join our Facebook Group Join the Subreddit Spend money you were going to anyway and give us a percentage, or just send us money. Either way you can find out how on our support page.