# Laser Light Photography Long-Term Light Exposure Photography Creates Designs From Lasers By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-light-photography References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/09/station-to-station-light-echoes/) & [lightecho.es](http://www.lightecho.es/) Using [long-term light exposure photography techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixybeam), interactive designer Ben Tricklebank and data visualization artist Aaron Koblin collaborated to create these fascinating images from [laser light photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xr10-laser). Using a RGB laser, they projected a series of beautiful color bands along the walls of a canyon to create these gigantic laser streams. Then, they photographed and filmed the light trails over a long period of time to create these massive graffiti paintings. Koblin set up an installation that would scan the changes of the laser over time when something passed through the beams. [Digital art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layer-canvas) has so much potential; using natural elements like light and sound is a new way to create and express feelings, thoughts and ideas. Instead of using tangible supplies like paints, pastels, pencils and ink, technology has provided us with new fascinating materials, and new ways to harness the intangible to invent and inspire. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Long-term Light Exposure Photography:** Exploring long-term light exposure photography techniques can lead to discovering new ways of creating massive graffiti paintings. - **Natural Elements in Digital Art:** Using natural elements like light and sound in digital art can lead to creating new ways of expressing feelings, thoughts and ideas. - **Interactive Installations:** Create interactive installations that scan the changes of light and other elements over time to create interesting digital art experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can incorporate long-term light exposure photography and natural elements in the creation of new and innovative art forms. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore how to integrate natural elements in digital art, such as using lasers and other light sources to create new artistic experiences. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can incorporate interactive installations that utilize long-term light exposure photography and other natural elements to create immersive and engaging experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Tiny Animated Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laserabc-laser-show-projector.md) - [Math-Driven Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Immersive Space Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light.md)