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LORI SAUNDERS: LIGHT PAINTING AND SURREALISM

“As an artist, my current passion is using light as my paintbrush to create other-worldly images caught entirely in-camera through long exposure photography. I began developing black and white photographs in a dark room, transfixed to see images slowly appear through chemical solutions.  I always tried for something unique, which led to my interest in abstract photography and creating images with light.

First, I learned how to move a light source over a subject in a painting motion to illuminate it. Then, I discovered my passion for painting with light alone—light drawing—where I move lights in patterns to create surreal images. I love that every light painting image is unique because of the infinite ways light interacts with painting tools, colors, movement, surroundings, and camera settings.

I  am located in the Northern Virginia area and enjoy presenting to groups, conducting workshops, or instructing one-on-one either virtually or in person. I am always inspired by the creativity of other photographers and students.”

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