Light painting photography is a creative and innovative technique where photographers use moving light sources to illuminate a subject or to create a design directly within the frame during a long exposure photograph. This process involves setting the camera to a long exposure setting, typically in a dark or low-light environment, and moving a light source or multiple light sources in front of the camera while the shutter remains open. The result is a photograph where the paths of light are captured as bright, dynamic streaks or patterns against the darker background of the scene.