Patrick Rochon Light Painting Workshop
Back in 2013, Light Painting Artist Patrick Rochon recorded an in-depth 2-day workshop for the educational platform Learnster. After Learnster shut down, Patrick made the entire workshop available to the Light Painting Photography community — completely FREE! This incredible series provides deep insight into Patrick’s techniques, especially his Light Painting Portraits. Below you’ll find all the video segments with descriptions. Enjoy the inspiration and knowledge!
Workshop Video Series
01 – INTRO: Patrick introduces himself, shares inspiration from his portfolio, and discusses his global journey into Light Painting.
02 – TOOLS: Tools, camera settings, and light modifications for fire, water, and texture effects.
03 – STUDIO: How to set up your space, use red markers, and work in total darkness efficiently.
04 – DEMO: Live tool demonstration, showing movement techniques and light manipulation in real time.
05 – JAM: Patrick invites crew members to try Light Painting, showing how accessible and fun the process is.
06 – REVIEW: Shares portraits and resources, and reviews key settings and techniques from Day 1.
07 – BASIC: Working with models, lighting the face, managing sensitive eyes, and foundational portrait tips.
08 – EFFECTS: Creative background lighting for atmosphere and drama — all in-camera, no Photoshop.
09 – AIRBRUSH: Airbrush-like soft lighting on the model’s face with enhanced visual effects around them.
10 – POST: Patrick walks through post-production tools and techniques using a workshop image.
11 – Q&A: Final thoughts and a sit-down with Rob Lawrence from Learnster to answer audience questions.