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TackyShack licenses 100 light painting images to the University of Phoenix and lands a Dorcy Sponsorship.

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Congratulations to light painting photographer Jeremy Jackson, a.k.a, TackyShack, who has had all of his hard work paying off recently! Jeremy has licensed 100 of his images to be used by the University of Phoenix, and he was contacted by the folks over at Dorcy to sign onto a sponsorship deal. Check out the image from the University of Phoenix website below, and head over to http://www.dorcydirect.com/ and support the company that is supporting light painting photography. Congratulations Jeremy!

March Contest Winner

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and the winner is…… Chris Benbow! The theme of the first ever LightPaintingPhotography.com was to use the LPP logo in your light painting composition. Chris used a combination of awesome location, wild wool fire, and precise stencil placement to create this winning light painting image.

 

For his efforts Chris wins the LPP prize pack pictured below, a front page feature on the LightPaintingPhotography.com website, bragging rights, and he gets to judge this months competition.

Check out more work from Chris HERE or check out his website HERE. To see the current monthly light painting photography contest and for your chance to win click HERE.

Ball Of Light Documentary and Denis Smith Interview

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Ball of Light – The Denis Smith Documentary

This 15-minute documentary tells the inspiring story of Denis Smith. Just two years before its creation, Denis was working in high-pressure sales, struggling with depression, debt, and alcoholism. Then he discovered Light Painting—and his life transformed. Now known for creating beautiful, glowing orbs of light, Denis has become a voice of hope and inspiration for creative people everywhere.

Visit:
balloflight.com.au |
samcollinsmedia.com

Interview with Denis Smith

LPP ∇ First of all WOW, what an awesome documentary. It’s such an honest and inspiring story. How did this project come about?
DS ∇ Sam Collins visited my booth at an art market and we hit it off. He originally wanted to do a 3-minute short film, but quickly realized my story went much deeper.

LPP ∇ The film is deeply personal. Were you hesitant to open up?
DS ∇ Not really. Sam made me feel completely at ease. It was a reminder of how far I’d come.

LPP ∇ How long did it take to complete?
DS ∇ About 4 months. We worked together at a natural pace and really found our rhythm.

LPP ∇ Any memorable moments while filming?
DS ∇ Absolutely. Sam fell asleep on train tracks during a late shoot, and the Ball of Light saved him—no joke! I captured it all on camera.


Ball of Light Documentary Still

LPP ∇ What are your plans for the film?
DS ∇ We’ve had great online response. It’s being used as a motivational and promotional piece, and it’s resonating with people wanting to make real change.

LPP ∇ What was your turning point in life?
DS ∇ Realizing I was working just to stay afloat. With my wife’s support, I made the leap to choose happiness and health.

LPP ∇ Did you quit immediately or plan your exit?
DS ∇ I had to be strategic due to debt. Luckily, the company made me redundant, which helped.

LPP ∇ How did Light Painting enter your life?
DS ∇ I got bored with standard photography. Finding Light Junkies on Flickr and seeing artists like Jeremy Jackson and Michael Ross blew me away and inspired me to push myself.

LPP ∇ What gear do you use?
DS ∇ Canon 5Dmk2 with 24-105L and 50mm. But I stress—gear isn’t everything. I started on a 450D and created some of my best work with it.

LPP ∇ What tools do you use for the Ball of Light?
DS ∇ Simple LED setups—about 30 sets with varied color and brightness. A 12V supply keeps them powered.

LPP ∇ Are you doing Light Painting full time?
DS ∇ I sell prints and do markets, but still have a day job. Light Painting is growing though, and I dream of following the full moon across the globe!

LPP ∇ What about your printing process?
DS ∇ I use Atkins. High-quality Epson prints mounted on gator foam or framed. I might buy an Epson A2 for smaller runs.

LPP ∇ Have you found your life’s path?
DS ∇ Yes. Light Painting is healthy and fulfilling. I’m open to where it leads but not searching anymore. I value health, sanity, and family above all else now.

LPP ∇ What do you hope people take from this film?
DS ∇ That it’s okay to make big changes when you’re struggling. Change is hard, but worth it. And anyone can pick up a camera and start creating.

LPP ∇ Should we all quit our day jobs?
DS ∇ Only if it’s making you sick and you have support. Get out of debt. Own your happiness. The rest will come.

LPP ∇ Congrats on everything. The world is glad you found the light.
DS ∇ Thanks, Jason. I’m glad the light found me too.

More from Denis and Sam:
balloflight.com.au |
samcollinsmedia.com

Safe and Sound Project

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To friends who made this possible,

Hello everyone!

Thank you all for sending us all these PikaPika images! We’ve received
total of 729 images from 101 groups and individuals all around the
world.

It almost brought tears to our eyes when we were working on the video message.
Please check out the website listed below to view the video message.
It can be viewed from iPhone as well.
http://www.safe-and-sound.jp/

We hope that the images you sent us will soothe the souls of people
who are still facing difficulties in the affected areas today and also
of those undertaking the rescue and recovery efforts there.

Following this video message project, these images will also be used
for raising funds through charity events and exhibitions, and by
publishing them both inside and outside Japan.
We really hope that these projects will be beneficial to the future
Please let us know if you wish your pika pika images to be removed
from the projects.

Let’s all pray for the bright future of Japan.
Let’s stick to what we can do to support each other !
Once again, Thank you all for your support to make this happen.

Peace,
TOCHKA