Photographer, Artist, Writer, Researcher & Teacher

Otherwise known as Light Paintings, a Graffito uses light to create an abstract image. I thought they looked like a kind of photographic graffiti and named them Graffito.
I am into simple photo techniques and apart from cropping, never use filters or software, What I see is what you get! With Graffitos its the camera that sees. I have developed a way to control what I take, although never be absolutely sure of the outcome I am often pleasantly suprised .
I created my first Graffito by accident in Toronto in 2008! The hotel we were staying in boasted 'opening windows' and in an effort to get my hand out of the 6 x 3 inch 'open window' to take a pic overlooking Toronto, the movement of the camera and the lights in the night sky created an image which I rather liked!
I have taught this technique now to my students and have used it myself many times. But the best so far are the images I took in Vegas in May 2009 - the most perfect place for Graffitos!
I have now had some time to research this technique - as I was sure that I couldnt be the first to discover it! It is known as Light Painting, Camera Painting or Light Graffiti and info can be found on Wikipedia.

I run Introductory Graffito workshops and talks and exhibit my work. Check the events diary for dates and places. Tricia xx