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riteflyt · **Blacklight -** 07-31-2007, 12:47 PM

I was just asked to shoot a Halloween party, but here is the trick the only light will be blacklight.

Has anyone every tried to shoot under these conditions? if so what do you do to have successful pics?

riteflyt · 07-31-2007, 04:16 PM

ok 38 views and no one has anything to say? I can not be the first one who has ever attempted this, an I????

johnastovall · 07-31-2007, 04:25 PM

Used to shoot film under Blacklight back in the '60's (Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll times). You may want to use a UV filter depending on how sensitive your sensor is to it.

Any way you can do some test shots before show time?

riteflyt · 07-31-2007, 04:32 PM

Thanks John, I hope I will be able to try this before the party. I have some time, so I just need to find a place that uses blacklight...lol

If anyone knows of somewhere that uses this kind of lighting, please let me know

SkyeDawn · 08-01-2007, 10:40 AM

The Spirit Halloween stores usually have a small blacklight area/room. Don't know if they'll let you shoot in there, but it's the only place I can think of.

Or, you can buy a cheap blacklight at Walmart for under $20 and practice at home.

Shannon

riteflyt · 08-01-2007, 10:46 AM

Thanks Shannon I will have to give that a try

Jeff_Green · 08-01-2007, 11:32 AM

Come on Norm. We all know you have a room devoted to black light and strobe lights. Just go in there and do some self portraits... you may have to take down the felt poster with neon colors of Bob Marley... The incense isn't good on the sensor either, BTW so change your lens before you go in!!

Sonny · 08-01-2007, 11:34 AM

go to a Rave party and be sure to wear your glow in the dark necklace!

carrbowl · 08-01-2007, 06:46 PM

I looked to see what the knowledge everyone else had to share!!! I tried to take a photo of girls with a black light and it stunk!!! So I can't help ...here's my sorry attempt...keep in mind there was absolutley not editing on these. One is under regular lighting (DUH!!!)

Ahh! · 08-01-2007, 06:52 PM

I played with it a little bit, too...HERE.

riteflyt · 08-01-2007, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carrbowl

I looked to see what the knowledge everyone else had to share!!! I tried to take a photo of girls with a black light and it stunk!!! So I can't help ...here's my sorry attempt...keep in mind there was absolutley not editing on these. One is under regular lighting (DUH!!!)

Hmm looks like I am gonna have my work cut out for me!