Think of your style of picture you would like and how you want to light your subjects. Think about the types of portrait or image you plan on taking and what you want them to look like.
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Get Creative:
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Silhouette
Low Key
High Key
Gel
Long Exposure - Studio
Long Exposure - Outside
Bokeh
Panning
Reflection
Action
Close Up
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You can create this using natural or artificial light. But using off-camera flash will give you a much higher degree of control over this type of photo though.
A shard of light,
The following are some of the things you can do with long exposure photography.
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The following list includes some examples of light painting equipment you could use.
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Torch, Glow Stick, Wire Wool, LED light stick or a LED Hula Hoop
There are many locations where you can find reflections. The first that comes to mind is a reflection in a pond, but there are lots of other possibilities.
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A large Body of Water, A puddle, Other Reflective Surfaces
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