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Atlas 05 / 08

Epic Light Paintings by Eric Paré

Beautifully crafted light paintings feel like moving sculptures.

By Moss & FogUpdated 1 min read
A long-exposure light painting by Eric Paré — the Canadian photographer who uses bodies in motion, timed light sources, and precise choreography to create images that exist somewhere between dance photography and visual sorcery

Painting by light isn’t new. There are great photos of Pablo Picasso using the technique in his studio at night.  

A figure standing in a reflective landscape at night, surrounded by stars and galaxies, illuminated by a circular light.

But with the advent of better photography and lighting techniques, the craft has been elevated to an art form all it’s own.

Silhouette of a person in a flowing dress standing in front of a glowing round structure, with sparks flying around them against a darkening sky.

Photographer Eric Paré has a tremendous portfolio of images made using light painting, with models that elegantly bring forms to life on camera.

A silhouette of a dancer in a flowing dress, surrounded by glowing light trails, set against a picturesque sunset reflected on a calm water surface.

The settings for his photos elevate the work even further, with elegant backdrops in stunning natural locations, stars shining brightly, water shimmering in the reflection of the long-exposure images.

A silhouette of a person dancing in shallow water at sunset, surrounded by vibrant light trails illuminating the scene.

Model and star of the photos Kim Henry showcases beautiful movement and elegance, and we can only assume long times spent waiting for just the right photo.

A woman dances gracefully on a cracked desert floor at dusk, illuminated by swirling light patterns.
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Stunning work, via My Modern Met:

A person in a flowing garment stands on a sand dune at night, illuminated by a bright moon and wielding a piece of fabric that glows softly in the dark.
A dancer performing in front of a waterfall at night, with colorful light patterns illuminating the scene.
A dancer in a dark, flowing dress performs in the desert at twilight, gracefully waving a translucent, illuminated fabric that glows orange against a starry sky.
A person in a flowing white dress poses on a beach at night, surrounded by vibrant orange light shapes and a starry sky.
A dancer in a flowing white dress performs in a serene body of water at dusk, illuminated by a vibrant orange light, creating dynamic reflections and a surreal atmosphere.
A silhouette of a woman in a flowing dress stands against a night sky, illuminated by a circular light display, with a rocky arch in the background.

By Moss & Fog Staff

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