This workshop is an introduction to the fascinating world of light painting. Anyone interested in creative long exposures will find the ideal combination of technical introduction, artistic expression and practical tips for impressive pictures – even with simple means.
The focus is on the basics of light painting: the targeted use of camera settings such as ISO, aperture and exposure time in the dark as well as the use of light tools to create your own light trails, lettering or abstract shapes. Various techniques are explained step by step – from writing with a flashlight to working with orbs and dome wheels to using burning steel wool. In addition to practice, the course also shows how to build your own light tools and use them creatively.
The workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to get creative with light and photography – regardless of their level of experience. Previous knowledge is helpful, but not required.
Overview of the topics of Lightpainting-workshops
- The basics of light painting
- The right camera settings for light painting: ISO, time, aperture
- How do I focus in the dark?
- Working with moving light: What is light painting?
- Creating your own first light trails
- Creating line drawings using a flashlight
- Writing with a flashlight
- Working with different light painting tools
- Working with the dome wheel
- Creating orbs (balls of light)
- Working with burning steel wool
About Olaf Schieche / ZOLAQ
The speaker is one of the most sought-after light painting photographers in Germany. He has dedicated himself to photography since 2011, focusing on light art since 2017. As an OM System Ambassador, he is regularly present at trade fairs and in specialist magazines. His works are created worldwide, from urban motifs and lost places to complex light painting scenes – vivid, precise and with a flair for the extraordinary. His book “Einstieg ins Lightpainting” was published by dpunkt.verlag in 2019.
- Speaker: Olaf Schieche / ZOLAQ
- Suitable for: Beginners and advanced
- Minimum number of participants:4
- Maximum number of participants: 12
- What to bring: Your own camera with a wide-angle lens (at least 24mm for full format and 18mm on crop cameras), remote shutter release (please test beforehand), full batteries, empty memory cards and a sturdy tripod as well as a small flashlight or headlamp. The camera must have a bulb mode for the exposure.For participants who cannot stand for long periods of time, it is advisable to take a small folding stool with you, as you will have to stand for quite a long time.
- Duration: approx. 4 hours
- When: Friday, 10.10.25 from 19:30 to approx. 22:30
- Where: Meeting point at the Bauernfeind Skatepark in Volkspark Dutzendteich, Münchener Str., 90471 Nuremberg. U1 Bauernfeindstraße stop or bus, free P+R parking lot Bauernfeindstraße 57. Alternatively, approx. 10 minutes on foot from Messe Nürnberg, NCC West/Frankenhalle. The workshop is barrier-free.
- Price: 159€ (including Weekend Pass: 3-day ticket for the trade fair)
If this course is already sold out and you would like to book a ticket, please send us an e-mail to events@ringfoto.de and we will put you on the waiting list.
