Long-Exposure Photos
Capture Light Trails
Capture stunning light trail photographs of rocket launches - take home epic shots of your flight!
What Is Long-Exposure Photography?
- Camera shutter stays open for several seconds
- Moving lights create streaks across the image
- LED rockets paint trails of light through the sky
- Results look like professional light painting
The Result
Simulated light trails from LED rockets
Camera Settings (For Reference)
5-15 sec
Shutter Speed
f/8-f/11
Aperture
ISO 100-400
Sensitivity
Tripod
Stability
We handle the camera setup - students just launch!
How It Works
- Camera is set up on tripod, aimed at launch area
- Shutter opens (long exposure begins)
- Rockets launch with LEDs blazing
- Light trails are recorded on the sensor
- Shutter closes - epic photo captured!
- Photos shared digitally after the event
Photo Opportunities
- Single Launch: One rocket, one beautiful arc
- Multi-Launch: Several rockets in one exposure
- Color Mix: Different LED colors create rainbow trails
- MLRS Sequence: Capture entire music-synced show
- Fireless Fireworks: Glow stick patterns
Take-Home Options
- Digital delivery: High-res photos emailed or shared via link
- Group shots: Class/team photos with light trails
- Individual rockets: Your specific launch captured
- Video clips: Real-time footage of night launches