Luxli Fiddle

“The Luxli Fiddle is a powerful lighting tool that gives the user complete control over the intensity and color of light for Low-level Landscape Lighting. The quality of the light is outstanding, and it can be easily modified with the nifty magnetic diffuser. The Luxli Conductor app allows the user to control multiple lights remotely, increasing their utility significantly. ”
— Lance

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Luxli Viola

“Bright when I need bright, dim when I need dim, and allows me to control color temperature with a precision I could have only dreamed of before. The Luxli Viola quite literally changed the kinds of night photographs I can create.”
— Chris

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Tenba Roller Hybrid 21

“For about 20 years I used a backpack to get my gear from place to place, but as I got into my mid-40s, my back and shoulders didn’t appreciate that anymore. Using a roller saved me from suffering aches for a day or two after travel days. My roller of choice is the Tenba Hybrid. It allows me to get to and through and from airports with my pounds and pounds of gear smoothly and effortlessly rolling behind me. For those times when I do need to shoulder the load for a bit, I can quickly fold out the straps and put the bag on my back. The Roller Hybrid is sturdy and well constructed, and fits everything I need for a productive photo trip.”
— Chris

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Nikon Z 6

“The Nikon Z 6 is the best camera for night photography. The more I have used it, the more I like it. The Z 6 separates itself from other great night photography cameras by getting 1 to 2 stops better with cleaner ISOs. That is game-changing camera night photography. It means I can pretty much shoot in any dark sky condition, even with an f/4 lens, and come away with excellent image quality.”
— Gabe
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Nikon D780

“The D780 is widely reported to have the same sensor as the Z 6, which in itself would make it one of the best cameras ever produced for night photography. The D780 feels familiar, but offers improvements in image quality and user experience in line with what you would expect from a next-generation model. If one hasn’t been eager to jump on the mirrorless wagon, the D780 offers some excellent reasons to stick with a DSLR.”
— Lance
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Phottix Aion Universal Wireless Timer and Shutter Release

“Most night photographers struggle with the most basic requirement to make long exposures: an intervalometer. I believe I’ve found the solution: the Phottix Aion. After much testing and firsthand experience with many, many manufacturers’ intervalometers—both in my own photography and by playing with what people bring to workshops—I affirm that the Phottix Aion is the best intervalometer you can buy. ”
— Matt

Coast G9 Inspection Beam Pocket Light

“It’s tiny, uses a single AAA battery and has a relatively dim, fixed beam. And with a quick and easy hack it turns out to be perfectly suited for illuminating your camera or the inside of your bag without ruining your night vision.”
— Lance

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Coast FL75R Rechargeable Pure Beam Focusing Headlamp

“I never liked headlamps until I used this one. The FL75R is comfortable to wear and easy to operate. I mainly use it for the red lamp so I can see safely without ruining my night vision, but also like the focusable white beam for seeing far off in the dark.”
— Chris

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Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Micro Remote Shutter Release

“I love the freedom of being able to walk into place, fire my camera remotely, and then begin light painting. No trying to beat a timer, running and trying not to trip in the dark. The Freewave is small, easy to use, and I love the blue LED on the receiver so I can see from far away in the dark that the shutter has opened.”
— Chris
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Acratech GPSS Ball Head

“The GPSS is the perfect match for your traveler style tripod. Made with the same durability as the GP, it has a smaller base so that when you invert your 180 legs they can wrap around the head. Invest in the lever clamp model—it is the ultimate in ensuring your camera remains locked into the ball head.”
— Gabe
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Manfrotto Bumblebee Backpack

“The Bumblebee has an ergonomic design that’s comfortable to wear for long hikes, which is good, because it’s big enough to hold pretty much any camera gear I’d want to bring on a wilderness shoot. It’s also small enough to classify as a carry-on for commercial flights, making this my go-to bag for national park photo trips.”
— Chris

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Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens

“Affordable ultrawide-angle that doesn’t compromise image quality, in an impressively well-built housing.”
— Lance
“My go-to prime lens for shooting at night. I love that I can click into infinity without even having to look at the lens.”
— Chris
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Nikon D850

“The D850 offers outstanding image quality, close to medium-format resolution and high-end features (many of which are extremely useful for night photographers)—all for roughly half the price of the D5.”
— Lance
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The Magic of Light Painting

Painting with light is magical. The flashlight is your brush and the scene is your canvas. Imagination and experimentation are your workflow. You control how long the beam strikes the subject, which angle it comes from, the color and softness of the light, and which part of the scene is illuminated. Few other forms of photography allow this level of creativity.

Whether you’re shooting starry landscapes or urban architecture, pro photographer Tim Cooper will help you create and capture high-quality light painting images. In this detailed step-by-step guide you will:

  • Understand how to focus and set your DSLR camera settings while working in the dark
  • Learn how to calculate ambient exposure, ISO, f-stop, shutter speed, and white balance
  • Discover light painting accessories and pro techniques for controlling the angle of light, intensity, beam width, and filtration
  • Extend your night vision by preparing and processing your images in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, including blending multiple images

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