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One group at a time should move into the photo space and spend a couple of minutes trying out their light painting ideas with the camera. They could use a torch, head torch, or light on a smartphone as a light source.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Caside\u003ERemind people to try to keep moving (and avoid standing still) while the photo is being taken. They should stay distanced at all times.\u003C/aside\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00226\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce all of the groups have had a go, everyone should show off the photos. If there\u2019s time, they could try out some different ideas or camera settings.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ELighting ideas\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce you\u2019ve got the hang of the basics, try some different techniques and torches and see what everyone can create. 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