I recently created a one-man setup for light painting with strobes. It’s a quick and simple solution for operating the camera while holding the light by yourself.

I ripped off the legs of an old light stand, so it’s just a handheld pole with the light. I also want to use the camera remote control when holding the light. That way, I can operate my camera on a tripod when I don’t have an assistant.

At first, I had the remote held by gaffer tape. When I got my first 3D printer, I printed a proper holder. This holder is version 2 for pebble remote (not sponsored). I like this remote because it’s so tiny it fits into your palm when shooting self-portraits.

I have used this mainly for light painting, for example, a car.

But it works for quick portraits on a location too.

The STL file for the remote holder is here.

About the Author

Petri Damstén is a fine art photographer from Kuopio, Finland. Photography plays two roles in his life. It’s a passion that started after his retirement from his day job as a software engineer in which he has a BSc degree. For him, picture-making is also a very therapeutic process to handle feelings and thoughts in a creative way. You can see Petri’s work on his website, and be sure to follow him on Instagram, Facebook, Behance, YouTube, and Twitter. This article was also published here and shared with permission.