The perfect exposure usually means that the subject of the photograph is clear and sharp. But when the subject is itself a light source and moving, something more is needed to get a photograph that reflects the photographer's vision. This article discusses the techniques I've discovered for photographing fire and light performances, for creating light paintings, or dancing light pictures. This photo captures the essence of a belly dance performance full of energy and joy. I'd suggest checking out a larger view to see the two joyful smiling faces on the left side, captured by the flash near the end of the exposure.

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The perfect exposure usually means that the subject of the photograph is clear and sharp. But when the subject is itself a light source and moving, something more is needed to get a photograph that reflects the photographer's vision. This article discusses the techniques I've discovered for photographing fire and light performances, for creating light paintings, or dancing light pictures.

This photo captures the essence of a belly dance performance full of energy and joy. I'd suggest checking out a larger view to see the two joyful smiling faces on the left side, captured by the flash near the end of the exposure.