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Illuminating the Machine: Long Exposure Techniques for Automotive Art with Creigh Ryan McIntyre

When:
November 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm America/Los Angeles Timezone
2025-11-05T19:00:00-08:00
2025-11-05T20:30:00-08:00
Where:
Photographic Arts Building
1780 Village Pl
San Diego, CA 92101
USA
Cost:
Free
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Spend an evening learning how to think about painting your images with light. How long should your exposure be? What areas do you light first? How do you deal with shadows? What lens do you use to create the 3D effect that you want? What gear do you need to get started? Creigh Ryan McIntyre will share his Digital Workflow from start to finish.

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Automotive Light Painting is a specialized photographic technique that transforms vehicles into striking works of art by manipulating light in a controlled, creative manner. This process typically involves photographing a car in a dark environment using long exposure times to capture the interplay of light and shadow.

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About Creigh Ryan McIntyre

Creigh Ryan McIntyre, known professionally as Creigh Photography, is a Southern California-based freelance photographer celebrated for his unique light-painted images of classic cars, emergency vehicles, and aircraft. A self-taught artist who began his journey photographing landscapes and events, Ryan developed a niche in long-exposure photography, using controlled lighting to highlight intricate vehicle details.

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Raised in Los Angeles and San Diego, his lifelong appreciation for automobiles and public service vehicles deeply influences his work. Balancing his creative pursuits with a full-time job, he maintains photography as a passion-driven endeavor, with clients ranging from car collectors to fire and police departments. His distinctive style and community engagement have earned him accolades, including being named Fstoppers’ Photographer of the Month in June 2022.

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