How To Light Paint with Your iPhone
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Learn How To Light Paint on your Cell Phone in this Light Painting Photography video! In this tutorial, Jason D. Page demonstrates how to create a classic orb using a simple Light Painting Tool and your iPhone (or any phone with long exposure capability).
Camera Settings Used
- Mode: Light Trails
- Light Sensitivity: Full
- Shutter Speed: Bulb
- ISO: 32
Tips: Wear dark clothing and always use a tripod to prevent blur and ghosting.
This technique works on most phones including iPhone, Android, and others—as long as your device or an app allows long exposure. Jason uses the Slow Shutter Cam app for this tutorial on iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Watch the full Glitter Stick Orb Tutorial here:
https://youtu.be/bfvSV5tQum0
Light Painting Tools Used
- Light Painting Brushes: lightpaintingbrushes.com
- Soonfire MX66 Flashlight: Buy on Amazon
- Cellphone Tripod: Buy on Amazon
Explore more tutorials on our Light Painting Tutorials page.
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