Light painting photography session with Lindsey Stirling
We teamed up with world-renowned violinist and performer Lindsey Stirling for a truly unique light-painting photography session—captured entirely in-camera using long exposure techniques. The day began in our bright white studio, where we used custom-made LED tubes, holographic sheets, and 6-second exposures to paint light around Lindsey as she stood perfectly still in the dark. This is the essence of our art form: creating surreal, glowing visuals through motion, precision, and collaboration.
After the studio shoot, we took our light-painting gear to a remote coastal location during blue hour—the fleeting window of light just after sunset. With crashing waves, rising tides, and little time to scout, the shoot became a dance between nature, technology, and creative instinct. Despite the challenging environment, Lindsey delivered a flawless performance, bringing grace and strength to every frame.
This behind-the-scenes collaboration blends long exposure photography, dance, and performance art—resulting in a series of dreamlike images captured entirely in-camera. Every swirl of light you see was created live during the shot, not added afterward—though many assume it's all done in post.
Narration Transcript: Behind the Scenes of Our Long Exposure Photoshoot with Lindsey Stirling
(Eric) The day began in a small, bright white studio—our familiar creative playground. I brought my holographic sheets, tubes, and blades, ready to shape light in the darkness. With my camera set to a 6-second exposure, I painted around Lindsey with every flick and sweep of light—a language I’ve been speaking for over 12 years.
(Kim) Before we began, I shared a few core principles of our technique with Lindsey. [video: “Your task is to stay still...”] Holding your breath. Fixing your gaze on a single point. These little details make all the difference when standing motionless in the dark. But Lindsey, with her grace and discipline as a performer, stepped into the challenge effortlessly. I had no doubt she would.
(Eric) After the studio, we packed up and drove over an hour to a remote location, hoping to catch the fleeting magic of nature at twilight. As much as we love the control of a studio, there’s something unmatched about creating under an open sky. We had no expectations—just a short window to scout and compose before blue hour arrived.
(Kim) That blue hour—so short, so intense. The kind of moment that demands everything from you. Add crashing waves, sharp rocks, the roar of the tide, and little room for error, and it becomes a wild dance of coordination and improvisation. But that’s where the magic hides.
(Eric) Working as a team made it possible. Kim took the lead with the light-painting while I composed the shots, then we switched for the final series—each of us flowing into the other’s rhythm.
(Kim) We’re used to the discomfort that often comes with this kind of creation. But for Lindsey, it was all new. Still, she stepped into the unknown with incredible presence. Her performance was flawless—a blend of focus, strength, and generosity. It was a true joy to create with her.
