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LET THE LIGHT SHINE!!!
Howdy!
First things first. Teaching Photography to others and taking photos are a few of the things I love doing most! Light Painting Photography is one of my passions in photography and I have and online store called www.LightPaintingTools.com where you can purchase specialized tools specifically for Light Painting Photography! Check it out! I have also written an eBook on Light Painting and it is available for those that are interested. It is called "LIGHT PAINTING PHOTOGRAPHY - A Complete How To Guide for Beginners". This book is primarily for those that have no previous photography skills whatsoever or simply would just like to know more about the art of Light Painting Photography! You can find out more on my website.
www.LightPaintingTools.com
www.facebook.com/LightPaintingTools
Light Painting Tools .com G+ Page
You will find photos of my Light Painting Tools HERE!
You will find my Light Painting Tutorials HERE!
Also, my YouTube Videos with Tutorials can be found HERE!
My Website: www.MRossPhoto.com
My Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MRossPhoto
LittlePhotoSchool.com
Little Photo School Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/LittlePhotoSchool
Okay... Just a little bit about me...
I am basically a Jack of all trades, and Master at a few! ;-) A musician, geek, photographer, woodworker, pilot, and several other things all rolled into one. I have even been called a Mad Scientist on MANY occasions! Ha!
I have been into photography and have had a camera in my hands every since I was young but really only managed to get lucky with some good shots here and there. Photography has been a passion for a long time and I have focused on improving my technique and skills for several years now. As with everything, there is always something to learn and I now enjoy not only learning more about photography, but teaching it as well!
I am the founder and owner of Little Photo School which will be opening in it's first location in Plano, Texas very soon!
Around October, 2009 I became sort of obsessed with Light Painting have been working on different lighting techniques using different light sources since then. I love the challenges that Light Painting brings to photography and the technical side of me loves digging into the details and inventing some really cool light tools in the process of it all. It is really a lot of fun! I love teaching others how to get into Light Painting and general photography also! :-)
Most of my photos are as they come out of the camera (SOOC) or may have some minor levels adjustments or cropping but they are not created on the computer with a tool like Photoshop. Not that there is anything wrong with that. I would rather focus on getting it right in the camera. It is more of a technical and creative challenge to me. :-)
I have had several of my photos published in photo magazines and journals and I am always looking for ways to spread the word about photography and light painting whenever I can! I have always enjoyed teaching others about the art of photography whenever I can. In fact, I love doing that so much that I have turned that into my career!
Please feel free to leave comments and let me know what you think about my photos. I am always looking for ways to improve or other points of view. :-)
Please do not copy or use any photo without express written permission from myself to do so.
Recently my son (Cameron) has been getting into Light painting and general photography more as well. Please check out his Flickr stream also located here.
I would also like to recognize the following artists for their incredibly wonderful work in Light Painting and being a source of inspiration and support for me as well. (And these not in any particular order by any means! They are all tops in my book!) :-) Please visit their photostreams as well! :-)
Poole-shooter Cindi
tackyshack
jah~
blacklodge!!
TigTab
Hannu Huhtamo
jannepaint
Danny
jediimind
biskitboy
El Endemoniau
Pixelated~Light
DoctorTongs
Catch-light
garnatha
tdub303
Sumerian~Lights
Digicord
Darius twin
JacquiJSB
Duane Schoon
Ry"
- Hob -
Dennis Calvert
I have actually had the pleasure of meeting the following Flickr members in person as well! An interesting bunch of people to say the least!
tackyshack
Dennis Calvert
Ann Calvert
jediimind
Pixelated~Light
DoctorTongs
Digicord
atomic ♥ queso
Spectral Convergence
R2-Tx
Sumerian~Lights
altagato
Www.ArtandSteel.coM
earsaregood
Duane Schoon
Wes Whaley
Amanda Whaley
Danny
Thanks for stopping by!
Photos of TxPilot (20)
TxPilot's favorite photos from other Flickr members (6,352)
Contacts (204)
Groups (50)
- CHRISTMAS WORLDWIDE Flickr's #1 Xmas Group 95,176 photos, 15,862 members
- Christmas 48,816 photos, 5,541 members
- Light Painting Accidents 43 photos, 58 members
- Orbs. 2,869 photos, 618 members
- Light Painting World Alliance 7 photos, 43 members
- Little Photo School 2 photos, 1 member
- Red Rule 404,667 photos, 35,327 members
- Worldwide Photowalk 2011 Dallas Arts District 46 photos, 14 members
- Scott Kelby's 4th Annual Worldwide Photo Walk - Oct. 1 & 2, 2011 9,586 photos, 2,713 members
- Color and Colors 886,676 photos, 34,508 members
- Flying Machines 100,296 photos, 1,008 members
- Forced perspective: catching sun, kissing sphinx, holding pisa.. 1,967 photos, 4,318 members
- DFW Light Painters 45 photos, 6 members
- Funny Ha Ha! 103,109 photos, 10,802 members
- Funny 68,720 photos, 7,214 members
- Light Junkies 73,522 photos, 10,784 members
- DazzlePix SILHOUTTES (Photos & iPhoneography) 772 photos, 182 members
- DazzlePix BOKEH (Photos & iPhoneography) 1,283 photos, 155 members
- DazzlePix DARK (Photos & iPhoneography) 373 photos, 39 members
- DazzlePix CARS & TRUCKS (Photos & iPhoneography) 511 photos, 53 members
- DazzlePix LANDSCAPE & SEASCAPE (Photos & iPhoneography) 1,450 photos, 175 members
- DazzlePix FOOD & DRINKS (Photos & iPhoneography) 1,425 photos, 90 members
- DazzlePix DESSERTS (Photos & iPhoneography) 1,419 photos, 126 members
- DazzlePix MACRO (Photos & iPhoneography) 808 photos, 68 members
- DazzlePix WEDDINGS (Photos & iPhoneography) 180 photos, 55 members
- DazzlePix LIGHT (Photos & iPhoneography) 1,338 photos, 165 members
- Let The Light Shine! 1 photo, 2 members
- Light Painting - Tools and Techniques 0 photos, 1 member
- Aircraft of all kinds 21,877 photos, 231 members
- AirVenture Oshkosh 2007 991 photos, 33 members
- EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2011 896 photos, 51 members
- Tell a story in 5 frames (Visual story telling) 198 photos, 12,163 members
- Through the Viewfinder 57,596 photos, 6,910 members
- Muppet Lovers 2,562 photos, 616 members
- The Milky Way 1,392 photos, 490 members
- Astronomy 35,375 photos, 6,546 members
- astrometry 21,625 photos, 3,336 members
- Digital Light Wand 151 photos, 19 members
- DIYPhotography 18,649 photos, 11,188 members
- Our brush is light 4,411 photos, 243 members
- Light Painters From Around The World 7,631 photos, 1,235 members
- Cookie Monster 433 photos, 263 members
- Light Painting Tutorials 1,033 photos, 545 members
- Light Stencil Central 178 photos, 63 members
- Glow Sticks 230 photos, 52 members
- Popular Photography Magazine 92,352 photos, 4,519 members
- Shining Light on Cancer 3,235 photos, 497 members
- Natural Light Child Photography 300,973 photos, 30,773 members
- Stringin It 30 photos, 7 members
- Light Painted Illustrations 153 photos, 32 members
Galleries (1)
- Painting the Night 10 photos
Testimonials (6)
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becca joy photography. ☮ says:
"Wow, where do I begin?
Mr. Mike is SO helpful! He is helping me get started in light painting. And that is really hard, considering how slow I can be at some times!
Now, onto this work. I am in AWE! His stream is amazing. I am surprised someone can have so much talent! He is so amazing and very sweet, and I am so happy that I met him! I am honored to call him not only my Flickr contact, but my friend as well!
Everyone, if you are going to look at his stream, save up a few hours for it. Once you start, you can't stop!"26th November, 2010
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TTYL8R says:
"Michael Ross is the Boss!!! Great light painter and one hell of a person!! Thanks for everything you taught us!!"
25th October, 2010
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TigTab says:
"One of the most energetic, inspirational, compassionate, and positive people that I’ve ever met! Mike is blitzing it with all facets of his photography!
He doesn’t do things by halves, and anything he turns his hand to shows extraordinary care to all details. His light painting gadgets are nothing short of brilliant, with an end result that leaves the viewer sitting there staring in awe.
His willingness to share and inspire, and lead by example, really paves the way in uniting the light painting community, and promoting light painting as an art form.
I’m very honoured to call Mike a friend, and I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next :o)"22nd September, 2010
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DoctorTongs says:
"Electronic Guru comes to mind when I think about TxPilot. I met him on July 22nd, 2010 working the Light Painting tent at FloydFest 9. The guy is amazing. He is a problem solver and extraordinary photographer. His ingenuity sets him aside from most. I can't wait to see what Mike creates in his photographs in the future. He gives us all something to think about when it comes to light painting and how limitless this form of art is. You are a super friend Mike and I'm extremely thankful I had the pleasure of meeting you!"
26th July, 2010
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Www.ArtandSteel.coM says:
"I have had the absolute pleasure of getting to shoot with TxPilot and his son, they make a great team!!!! TxPilot's knowledge on electronics has allowed him to push the envelope on what can be done with LightPainting and I for one am always very excited to see what they come up with next!!!!!"
20th July, 2010
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tackyshack says:
"I can't believe I'm TxPilot's first testimonial! TxPilot is just getting started on what already is and what will be a treasure trove of amazing photography. His concepts are original and his interests are right along the lines of what I find intriguing myself. (Light Painting, Macro, Bokeh, Water, you name it!) I look forward to seeing what he shares on the flickrsphere next."
12th October, 2009
- Name:
- Michael Ross
- Joined:
- January 2009
- Hometown:
- Plano, Texas, USA
- Currently:
- Plano, Texas, USA, USA
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Sole Proprietor
- Email:
- michaelrross [at] verizon.net