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What is Tube light painting photography?
Some people say it’s an art form. Some people say it’s a technique. We say it’s a lifestyle. In a nutshell, I use a plastic tube in which I insert a flashlight. I set my camera to a 2-seconds exposure and I paint with light behind or around the subject.
How did we get started?
Back in 2012, I started to do light painting using 24 cameras as an art experiment. Out of constraints, and over the course of 3 months of trial and errors, and mostly because I wanted to do stop-motion, I ended up reducing my exposure time to one second and that was the beginning of the story. 3 years later, while traveling with Kim, we found these long plastic tubes by a stroke of luck. This was the beginning of a long journey. We decided to share the technique right away. This is what this website is about <3
Learning light painting photography
We’ve been teaching this technique for years now. You’ll find tons of free tutorials on our Youtube channel. We occasionally do workshops at our studio or outdoors. To get informed about these, subscribe to our newsletter:
Complete light painting sessions
What’s better than seeing a real session to feel the exact pace? It’s quite challenging for us as there is already a lot to think about, but we managed a few times to film our complete sessions from a couple of angles. Check this out! lightpainting.art/complete-sessions
Where to get the tubes?
Our light painting tubes are available on lightpainting.store (as we as our other tools such as the squares, blades, etc). We also teach you how to make your own tubes on lightpainting.art/diy
We use the light painting tubes both in the wild and in the studio, pushing their versatility in a wide range of conditions. They shine during the magical blue hour, under the glow of the auroras, in the stillness of winter nights, and even during long star trail exposures or beneath the Milky Way. Whether we’re by a frozen lake, on a remote beach, deep in the forest, or inside a controlled studio setup—these tubes consistently deliver stunning results, transforming light into a medium for boundless creative expression.
Light painting tubes and accessories
We’ve been handcrafting and refining our light painting tools since 2018, building a system that’s been tested in extreme environments—from Arctic nights and dusty deserts to controlled studio shoots. These are the very same tools we use in our own work, whether we're chasing auroras in the wild or experimenting with shadows and precision indoors.
At lightpainting.store, you’ll find everything you need to start creating with light:
Our signature tubes in a variety of colors and finishes
End caps for controlling light spread & edge refinement
Feather inserts for additional magic
Custom-designed carrying bags for traveling light (pun intended)
Flashlights that we've tested and trust in the field
Each piece is part of a system designed for flexibility, durability, and artistic freedom.
For those who prefer to build their own tools, we’re also passionate about sharing everything we know. On lightpainting.art/diy, you'll find free guides, tips, and behind-the-scenes breakdowns of how we make and modify our gear. Whether you’re just getting started or want to experiment with more advanced builds, this is where you can dive into the creative process and make it your own.
