Exploring the Art of Light

Discover the creative possibilities of light painting photography in this exciting nighttime photowalk at Al Qudra. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the desert under the night sky, this hands-on experience invites photography enthusiasts to transform darkness into a canvas of vibrant colors, illuminated patterns, and artistic light trails.

Participants will explore the fundamentals of long-exposure photography while learning how to use different light sources to create visually striking images. Through live demonstrations and guided shooting exercises led by SATTAR WAHEED https://www.instagram.com/sattarwaheed/?hl=en , participants will experiment with creative lighting techniques, camera settings, and composition to produce unique photographs.

Practical Workshop Highlights

·        Introduction to Light Painting: Understand the principles of light painting and how moving light sources can create artistic effects during long exposures.

·        Mastering Long Exposure: Learn to control shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and manual focus for successful nighttime photography.

·        Creative Light Trails: Experiment with LED lights, flashlights, and light painting tools to create colorful patterns, shapes, and abstract compositions.

·        Illuminating Subjects: Practice using handheld light sources to selectively illuminate subjects and foreground elements against the dark desert landscape.

·        Combining Light and Landscape: Learn to balance artificial light with ambient light to capture creative nighttime desert scenes.

·        Composition and Creative Techniques: Explore different perspectives, framing techniques, and the use of negative space to enhance light painting photographs.

·        Hands-On Shooting Challenges: Participate in guided light painting activities with real-time instructor feedback to refine techniques and achieve creative results.

Workshop Details

Date: 24^th October 2026

Timing: 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Location: Al Qudra Desert, Dubai

Meet up – Last exit, Al Qudra 5pm

Final Location (if you can’t make it at 5pm):

https://goo.gl/maps/z2TKz1A2Qn3SfCpM7

Contact person: Sattar 0557663848

What to Bring: Camera with manual exposure controls, wide-angle or standard lens, sturdy tripod, fully charged batteries, memory cards, and a remote shutter release (optional).