Moonlight Cascade - Limited Edition of 20 Print

Vincent Van Gogh once remarked, "I often think that the night is more alive and richly colored than the day." As a photographer specializing in the technique of light painting, Christopher Allwine's work surveys the ways in which the camera can be used to explore the visual and symbolic nature of the nocturnal image. By augmenting his scenes with handheld light tools during the exposures, he is granted the ability to approach each photograph as if it were a blank canvas - using theatrical and cinematic techniques to manage composition, create mood, and lead the viewer's eye. While there are minor digital darkroom adjustments to some of the photographs, all lighting effects are generated in real time and captured "in-camera" during the long exposures. Christopher's images are not Photoshop creations.