This photograph employs long – exposure photography technique. The stationary subject against the backdrop of light trails from moving vehicles creates a striking contrast. The use of a low ISO setting helps to minimize noise, while a small aperture is used to increase the depth of field, keeping the subject and the background light trails in focus. The nighttime setting and the artificial lighting from street lamps contribute to the dramatic effect.

In this image, motion blur photography is prominently featured. The intentional movement of the subject during a relatively long exposure time results in a blurred effect, which gives a sense of dynamism and fluidity. The photographer likely used a slow shutter speed, perhaps in combination with a tripod to keep the background relatively sharp while the subject moves. The contrast between the blurred subject and the sharp background elements like the street lights and trees enhances the visual impact.

This picture makes use of long – exposure and light painting techniques in a nighttime setting. The subject’s moving limbs create light trails, which are captured due to the extended shutter speed. The ambient light from the surrounding area and the artificial lights reflecting on the water surface add to the mood. The photographer may have used a low ISO to reduce noise and a small aperture to maintain a good depth of field, ensuring that both the subject and the background elements such as the trees and water are somewhat in focus.

I think these experiment photos are good but I think it would be better if I tryed having a model for my final photos. The pictures of the light trails are too basic, it would be better if there was a focus point.

For my final photography project, I aim to explore the vibrant interplay of light and movement in urban environments at night, inspired by the work of Vincent Laforet. My intent is to capture the dynamic energy of city life through long-exposure techniques, emphasizing the bright colors of lights against dark backgrounds.

I will focus on showcasing the beauty of movement, whether it’s the trails of passing cars or the hustle of pedestrians, creating a sense of dynamism in my images. By using negative space effectively, I hope to highlight the brilliance of the colorful lights, making them stand out vividly.

Through this project, I want to evoke emotions and invite viewers to experience the unique atmosphere of the city after dark. My goal is to create a collection of photographs that not only reflect the energy and vibrancy of urban landscapes but also tell stories through light and motion. Ultimately, I seek to engage my audience and inspire them to see the beauty in the bustling life of the city at night.

Vincent Laforet

Vincent Laforet is a well-known photographer famous for his beautiful night photography and aerial views. He captures city scenes, focusing on how light and movement come together in urban environments. His images are filled with bright colors and dynamic light trails, especially in dark settings where the lights of buildings and streets stand out.

In his photos, the backgrounds are often very dark, which makes the colorful lights pop even more. This use of negative space helps highlight the brightness and energy of the lights. Laforet’s ability to show movement gives his images a lively feel, making viewers feel like they are part of the bustling city.

For my final photos, I want to follow Laforet’s style by capturing the vibrant lights and movement at night. I plan to create images that showcase the same energy and visual excitement, focusing on how light interacts with buildings. My goal is to draw in viewers and let them experience the beauty of urban life through light and motion.

These photos were taken in a park, I used shutter speed and ISO to create the movement of the lights leaving tracks behind. The colors have a huge contrast with the background which is mostly black and dark colors, the colors are the focusing points in the pictures, which also works as a “hook” to catch the audience’s eyes. The lighting and the colors create this magical and dreamy vibe, which demonstrates the unique designs. The cars and the buildings works together with the colorful lighting creating a futuristic feel. The light trail movements from side to side looks like shooting stars, adding on to the magical and dreamy vibe. Looking at these photos feels like entering a dream,  where magic is possible.

In the first photo, you see a strong sense of movement created by the blur across the image. This makes it feel like the camera was moved while taking the picture, adding energy to the scene. The bright greens of the trees stand out against the cooler blue and white lights from the buildings, creating a lively mix of colors. The different lights add depth and interest, making the scene feel more vibrant. The path curves, inviting the viewer to look a bit deeper into the picture. But overall, the mood is lively and energetic, capturing the excitement of the city at night.

The second photo features a lot of vertical blur created by ISO and shutter speed using the lights and creating these tracks, which gives it an abstract look and emphasizes the tall buildings. The deep blues and purples create a moody atmosphere, while the bright lights pop against the dark background showing contrast. The buildings are arranged symmetrically, framing the center, where the light shines the brightest and making the lighting tracks pop. This guides the viewer’s eye to the middle of the photo. The overall feeling is more dreamlike, inviting the viewer to think about the urban landscapes.

In the third photo, the diagonal blur gives a sense of action, making it feel like a lively city. The warm yellow lights from the streetlamps contrast nicely with the cool blue colors of the buildings, creating a striking effect. Making the streetlights stand out, lighting up the scene, while the light trails from passing cars add to the feeling of movement. The path leads the viewer’s eye into the picture, adding depth. As a conclusion, the mood is energetic and vibrant, capturing the busy life of the city at night, with a hint of mystery in the darker areas.

I will be working with the lights on the streets, I will be taking pictures of the lights and create movement with the lights. My goal is to create photos of building lights with movement with the use of people and cars in the dark to create this futuristic and colorful theme, a simulation of a dream. I will be using specific ISO speed to make the photos show movement. The theme of this set of creations will be a futuristic dreamy vibe. To show this concept, I will be creating my photos with everyday objects to show how commen the things are, but the photos will be taken in specific angles that make the objects look more unreal and dreamy. I will be mainly using framing, leading lines, patterns, balanced, negative space for my photos, and for the techniques I will be making sure I use ISO and shutter speed to create a movement look to the photos which is also the most important part.