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STEPHEN KNIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

Portraits

I don't do "normal" portrait photography. What I do like to create, is long exposure light painting portraits, with magical light trails surrounding the model. I also like to create moody night portraits with light only from portable light sources. These portraits can be demanding for both the photographer and model, but the results are often stunning. More portraits are also featured in my "Lost Places" gallery.

If you are interested in working with me for a professional project, photography workshop, portrait session, or to purchase prints, please go to the contact page.

Long exposure light painting portrait with the model lying on the ground.
Model @lydiake3t.modelling
Antsonamelon RGB Critter BT (Freefall preset) connected to a BitWhip 200.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/5.6, 5secs, ISO400.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Trippy long exposure light painting portrait using two fiber optic cables and torches strobing at 6.2Hz.
Model @lydiake3t.modelling
Light Painting Paradise 2x LightPainter Ryu's Lightworks - V2 torches, 2m and 1m long 10mm fiber optics, fuchia filter.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/5.6, 5secs, ISO160.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Fiber optic long exposure portrait with the model lying on the ground.
Model @lydiake3t.modelling
Light Painting Paradise 2x LightPainter Ryu's Lightworks - V2 torches, 2m fiber optics.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/5.6, 5secs, ISO160.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Neon fiber optic light painting portraits with @tay.tay.x_ modelling.
Antsonamelon RGB Critter BT (Neon Drop preset) and Black Fiber Optic Duster.
Post processed in Adobe Lightroom Classic.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/5.6, 16secs, ISO400.

Colourful rainbow wings light painting portrait with with @rara_model modelling.
Created using:
Luminosify 60cm Rainbow Choob
Light Painting Paradise LightPainter - Ryu's Lightworks V2 torch.
Off-camera flash.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f1/8 lens.
f/11, 35secs, ISO100.

Blue fiber optic light painting portraits with @tay.tay.x_ modelling.
Light Painting Paradise Blue Fiber Optic Brush.
Noctigon KR4 519A 5700K torch.
Post processed in Adobe Lightroom Classic.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/10, 9-15secs, ISO100.

Fiber optic light painting portraits with @alaskamusic.travel modelling. I use the fiber optic brush for both controlled illumination of the model, and then to create the light trails.
@antsonamelon RGB Critter BT, and Black Fiber Optic Duster.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/5.6, 17secs, ISO400.

Long exposure light painting portraits with @alaskamusic.travel modelling.
@lightpaintingparadise Pink Fiber Optic Brush and Noctigon KR4 torch (5/7 brightness).
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/8, 29secs, ISO100.

Rainbow fiber optic light painting portraits with @alaskamusic.travel modelling. The light trails are created by running the black fiber optic brush over the model's body. Light is only emitted from the ends of the fibers.
@antsonamelon RGB Critter BT, Critter to LPB adapter, and @lightpaintingbrushes Black Fiber Optic Brush.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/5.6, 29secs, ISO400.

Backlit portraits on a forest bridge with @tay.tay.x_ modelling.
Lighting using a SmallRig RC 60B with reflector (6500k, Eco) for backlighting, Aputure MC Pro for front lighting (4500K, 80%), and two more MC Pros (Lee Full CTB, 100%) for background lighting .
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24 mm f/1.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO800.

Woodland fairy portrait with @tay.tay.x_ modelling.
Lighting using a SmallRig RC 60B with mini softbox (6500k, 25%) for front lighting, and three Aputure MC Pros for background lighting ("Electroluminescent" source mode, 100%).
Post processed in Adobe Lightroom.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO8000.

Fairy themed portrait at an abandoned woodland hut with @tay.tay.x_ modelling, holding a vintage style lantern.
Lighting using three Aputure MC Pros for front and hut interior lighting (Lee Full CTB, 100%). Smoke from a LensGo Smoke S fog machine.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO2000.

Long exposure light painting portrait in a tunnel with @rosey_estachia modelling. Strobe light trails created with a Light Painting Paradise LightPainter - Ryu's Lightworks flashlight, and 2m long 10mm Fiber Optic.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/5.6, 5secs, ISO200.

Rainbow light trails in this long exposure portrait with @rosey_estachia modelling. Light trails created with an Ants On A Melon RGB Critter connected to a BitWhip 200.
Post processed in Adobe Lightroom.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/5.6, 5secs, ISO400.

Long exposure light painting portrait with @rosey_estachia modelling. Light trails created with an Ants On A Melon RGB Critter connected to a BitWhip 200.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/5.6, 5secs, ISO400.

Llight painting portrait with the Light Painting Paradise Crosswise Adaptor (with 40mm PlexiRod Spiral, Light Blue Filter, and Ryu's Lightworks flashlight).
@tay.tay.x_ modelling.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.

Long exposure light painting portraits with the beautiful @rosey_estachia modelling. Light trails created with an Ants On A Melon Critter Back Connector, RGB Critter 2.0, and 24" Modular Lumi Saber Honeycomb.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/8, 4secs, ISO200.

Light painting portraits in a tunnel with @tay.tay.x_ modelling. Light trails created with a Light Painting Paradise LightPainter - Ryu's Lightworks flashlight, and 2m long 10mm Fiber Optic.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/5.6, 5secs, ISO200.

Fiery light painting portrait.
Model: @ashleighmarierogers
Created using an Antsonamelon RGB Critter 2.0s, two 8" Modular Sol Sabers, Blade Holder, Mini Triangle Blade, plus a Light Painting Paradise Pink Fiber Optic, Orange Filter, and LightPainter Ryu's Lightworks torch.
Post processed in Adobe Lightroom.
3 Legged Thing Punks Billy 2.0 tripod.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/8, 52secs, ISO100.

Sci-fi style backlit portrait with @tasma_tiger modelling. Backlighting from an Olight Marauder Mini flashlight (6/7 brightness) mounted on a tripod.
Post processed in Adobe Lightroom.
Canon EOS R8, with 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/2.8, 1/80sec, ISO8000.

Light painting portraits using a Light Painting Paradise Pink Fiber Optic Brush and LightPainter - Ryu's Lightworks torch. f/10, 17secs, ISO100.
Model: @ashleighmarierogers
Post processed in Adobe Lightroom.
3 Legged Thing Punks Billy 2.0 tripod.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.

Light painting portrait created using a @luminosify 60cm Tri-colour Evolved Candy Choob, plus @lightinguptheport Blue Tip and Ryu's to Luminosify adapter, connected to a Light Painting Paradise LightPainter Ryu's Lightworks torch. Backlighting and cyan starbursts from an Antsonamelon RGB Critter 2.0. Model illuminated with an off-camera flash at the start of the exposure.
Model: @tasma_tiger
Post processed in Adobe Lightroom.
Canon EOS R8, with 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/11, 75secs, ISO100.

Triplication
Long exposure light painting. Model @tasma_tiger did an amazing job of three separate poses, each illuminated by a torch, during a single long exposure. This was 11/10 on the difficulty scale, but we nailed it on the first attempt. No photoshop or AI used.
Lighting from a Acebeam E75 High CRI torch (Med 2 mode), using a Light Painting Brushes Universal Connector as a snoot.
Canon EOS R8, with 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/8, 28secs, ISO100.

Light painting portrait created using a Luminosify 60cm Tri-colour Evolved Twilight Choob, connected to a @lightpaintingparadise LightPainter Ryu's Lightworks flashlight via Light Painting Accessories Ryu's to Luminosify adapter. Starburst from an Olight i5R flashlight. Model illuminated with an off-camera flash at the start of the exposure.
Model: @tasma_tiger
Post processed in Adobe Lightroom.
Canon EOS R8, with 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/11, 56secs, ISO100.

Light painting portrait in a graffiti tunnel with @tasma_tiger modelling. Light trail created with an Ants On A Melon Tube to Critter Back Connector, RGB Critter 2.0 (M2.8 preset), and 24" Modular Lumi Saber Honeycomb.
Canon EOS R8, with RF 24mm f/1.8 lens.
f/8, 4secs, ISO100.

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