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Light Painting

Using small LED lights, you can create some impressive backcountry night photographs
By Bill Hatcher

Published September 17, 2013
Updated August 19, 2016
If I can name one thing in photography that really brings the kid out in me, it has to be light painting.

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Bill Hatcher

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Bill Hatcher is a documentary photographer who shoots stories for National Geographic, Smithsonian and many other publications. He believes the best adventure photos are made when you’re an active participant in the story you’re shooting. Bill has been chasing stories about adventure sports,science and conservation around the world for nearly 30 years. His favorite mode of transport is by foot, bike, rope, packraft or skis.
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