Slow shutter speed photography question

Ive seen those pictures where you see ray of lights around people.. or something written (or letters) using light... I'm wondering what kind of light is the best for this type of photography?

Do people mostly use some sort of a glowstick?

Also how would you normally expose for a photography such as this which involves some people who are entirely lit up by the glowstick (hardly any other light in the picture)?

5W0L3 wrote in post #15535783
Ive seen those pictures where you see ray of lights around people.. or something written (or letters) using light... I'm wondering what kind of light is the best for this type of photography?

Do people mostly use some sort of a glowstick?

Also how would you normally expose for a photography such as this which involves some people who are entirely lit up by the glowstick (hardly any other light in the picture)?

light painting ?
http://en.wikipedia.or​g/wiki/Light_painting

I have only briefly tried it. you have to experiment but usually a long exposure at night results in the glow stick (or flashlight, sparkler, etc.) being only visible

Try YouTube, there are loads of video clips showing how to do it.

bionicle wrote in post #15536936
Try YouTube, there are loads of video clips showing how to do it.

Maybe post an example link?

tonylong wrote in post #15538203
Maybe post an example link?

Try these..

http://m.youtube.com …%20painting%20p​hotography