kenleephotography
Ken Lee Photography
Ken Lee specializes in long exposure, star trails, travel, concert, and commercial/product photography.
Ken's photography features images from around the world, including the Himalayas, the California coasts and deserts, Tibetan Buddhist photos - and even Jimmy Page! And sure, there are other Ken Lees that have photography sites, but do they play brain-melting psychedelic guitar or record music?
Ken has most recently been featured at the Downtown Art Center Gallery in Los Angeles and in the Top 100 Travel Photos from readers by the Los Angeles Times. His photos have been featured in numerous magazines, books, encyclopedias, and websites.
You may purchase photos of all sizes at Ken's Photo Store: kenlee.imagekind.com
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Light Painting 101: How to illuminate an abandoned plane in three easy steps
Light painting abandoned airplanes has some special challenges. Here’s how you can use a handheld light to illuminate an airplane in three easy steps.
Although this was near a full moon, the clouds were moving in quickly. I wanted to capture some of the beauty of the incoming clouds. But I had to work quickly. Just two or three minutes after I took this photo, the entire sky was completely…
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AI's crystal ball: Predicting future camera features in 2034
What features will cameras have ten years from now that cameras do not have now? I asked Gemini AI. Here are the answers.
AI’s Crystal Ball – Predicting future camera features in 2034. Image by Justin Clark from Unsplash.
I don’t know that AI – our new buzzword for what is largely machine learning – has a crystal ball. But Google’s Gemini is pretty good at scraping the internet for information…
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Night photography made easy: Answering the most popular questions (Part II)
I continue to answer your most popular questions about night photography. I’ll answer what you’ve asked most recently. This time? Filters, ghosts, and light painting.
Do bear in mind that I am answering these questions from the perspective of a night photographer who largely photographs on or near a full moon. While I do high-ISO Milky Way photography, it’s not my primary form of night…
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Night photography: Light painting Joshua Tree's ghosts
I will describe how I light painted the Ryan Ranch ruins in Joshua Tree National Park. Hopefully it inspires you to try light painting yourself!
Ryan Ranch night photo with handheld light painting, Joshua Tree National Park, California.
What is light painting?
Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light…
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Night photography on a budget: High-quality gear under $600
Is it possible to purchase a high-quality camera, lens and even a tripod with a budget of under $600? The answer might surprise you!
To do this, I chose to purchase used items. The prices for the equipment I mention are all from reputable companies such as KEH, MPB, B&H Photo and Video, Adorama, and Used Photo Pro. These companies thoroughly check their gear and offer warranties. You will most…
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Your questions answered: Why the night sky may be blue and more!
I continue to answer your questions about night photography. I’ll answer what you’ve asked most recently. This time? All about the night sky!
I answered some of your night photography questions previously here and here.
Abandoned airplane, Kansas. I used a handheld light to light paint this airplane during the exposure.
Why are night photos often so bright?
There are several reasons for this.…
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Behind the scenes: Creating a museum exhibit of night photography
What are some of the behind-the-scenes in creating a museum exhibit of night photography? This is how the “Abandoned Planes Trains and Automobiles” museum exhibit at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum in Yucca Valley, CA came together.
The museum is situated close to the entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, which attracts over 3 million visitors a year to its otherworldly, enchanting desertscapes.…
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Four easy ways of improving your photos instantly
Want to easily improve your photos instantly? Read about these easy, simple tips that you can do right away to improve your images.
Squeeze instead of tap
Gently, gently squeezing that shutter button. Photo by Sonnie Hiles on Unsplash.
Don’t tap. Don’t push. Squeeze. Gently squeeze.
This is true whether using a “big” camera like a mirrorless or DSLR, a point-and-shoot, or a mobile phone. Why?…
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Nocturnal echoes: Photographing abandoned beauty in Kansas nights
What did we find to photograph at night in Kansas? It turns out quite a lot. Abandoned airplanes, historic limestone schoolhouses, strange and ancient geologic formations, and more. We explored the Sunflower State to find fascinating subjects.
Is Kansas as flat as a pancake?
When you tell people you are going on a nocturnal photographic journey to Kansas, they frequently mention how flat it is.…
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My museum exhibit: Abandoned Planes Trains and Automobiles in Joshua Tree
Abandoned Planes Trains and AutomobilesAn Exhibition by Ken Lee
Hi-Desert Nature Museum57090 29 Palms HighwayYucca Valley CA
Opening night12 January 2024 5-7 pm
The exhibit runs through the 16th of March 2024.
VISIT ME, VISIT ME!
BOOKS AND PRINTS:Head on over to the Ken Lee Photography website to purchase books or look at night photography and long exposure prints and more. My books are…
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Joshua Tree, Borrego Springs night photography workshop under the stars
Interested in a friendly, informative night photography workshop at otherworldly Joshua Tree National Park? Or the dinosaur sculptures of Borrego Springs? Join us under the stars.
The workshop will cover the basics of night photography, composition, creativity, tips, techniques, Milky Way, star trails and more.
This is a great workshop for anyone who wants limitless photography opportunities in…
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Bright ideas: The best light painting tools for night photography
A common question is what light painting tools I recommend for light painting for night photography. Here’s what I recommend—and why.
I’ll start with the most inexpensive light painting choices and work my way up.
Light painting a vintage Model T. Night photography.
What is light painting?
Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night…
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How to dress warmly while packing lightly for winter
Dressing warmly while packing lightly? That seems like a contradiction. However, it is possible to do it without spending tons of money.
Packing light for air travel
Ideally, what I strive for is to travel while having all my belongings in two bags.
My personal bag, a Tenba Solstice 20L camera bag, easily slips under the seat. I keep some snacks, earbuds, and a USB charger inside along with…
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Create free QR codes from this website in four easy steps
Need to create QR codes for your website, phone, SMS, location, WiFi, event, or whatever? Check out this free website!
My fun disclaimer
I discovered this site that creates free QR codes that works quickly, easily, and effectively. No, I have nothing to do with the QR code website. I don’t know anyone there, and am not sleeping with anyone from the company.
I needed to create a QR code that…
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Stop your light painting from looking flat and dull right now
Do you light up your subjects only to find that they look flat and dull? Look no further. We are here to help with your light painting!
The most common mistake that creates flat, dull lighting in your photos
Above: Differences in handheld light painting angles. The left photo is lit while standing directly in back of the camera. The right photo is lit from camera right and to the side of the…
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Stop describing AI-generated art as photos!
You type word prompts into a field. A computer spits out an AI-generated image. Sorry, that’s not a photo, and you’re not a photographer.
Call it something else. It’s an image, a picture, AI-generated art or a computer doodle. It doesn’t matter. Just don’t call it a photo.
A mechanical Prompt Engineer in action, typing keywords to create AI-generated art. Wheeee!
Why ain’t it a photo?
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How you can light paint without spending tons of money
Light painting is amazingly creative and fun. And you can do it for cheap. But first, let’s briefly describe light painting.
What is light painting?
Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is a technique that uses a handheld light source to illuminate a scene during a long exposure. You are quite…
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