Lumasol – 3D light graffiti photoshoot

This is Lumasol, Amsterdam’s most unusual and mind-bending photo experience.

It’s not your typical photo booth, and it’s definitely not something you’ve likely experienced or even knew you needed. That is, until you step into the spotlight and witness your own movement turned into a cinematic and unique memory.

You might come in not knowing what to expect. But once you see yourself suspended mid-motion, surrounded by dynamic light and frozen in perfect clarity from every angle, you’ll get it, and you’ll realise that Lumasol really is one of Amsterdam’s most wonderfully unique experiences.

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About Lumasol in Amsterdam

Lumasol is situated in the heart of Amsterdam’s creative hub, the NDSM Wharf, a former shipyard that is now a cultural hotspot. It’s the perfect setting for Lumasol, which combines photographic innovation with visual arts.

The Lumasol experience involves writing with light, which is captured via bullet time photography, a visual effect in which a single moment in time is captured from multiple angles. The technique makes it look like the camera is moving around the subject at a normal speed while the subject appears to be going in slow motion, creating the illusion that time has slowed down, or even stopped.

If you’ve seen the movie The Matrix, you’ll recognise this technique. In fact, the term “bullet time” was first used in the original script of the 1999 film, describing the famous scene where bullets glide in slow motion through the air, past Neo’s (Keanu Reeves) head.

Lumasol is the brainchild of Remco Verveer and Keez Dijuves (pips:lab 1997), stalwarts in the Dutch creative industry. With a background in photography, film and interactive installations, Remco is an amazing visual storyteller who has made this technique accessible to everyone who visits the studio.

Lumasol is the brainchild of Remco Verveer, a stalwart in the Dutch creative industry. With a background in photography, film and interactive installations, Remco is an amazing visual storyteller who has made this technique accessible to everyone who visits the studio.

What to expect

At Lumasol, 75 Canon cameras are positioned in a semi-circle in front of where the subjects pose or move. When the subjects are ready, all the cameras fire at the exact same moment, freezing time from every angle.

Using advanced software, the images are stitched together in a seamless MP4, then viewed and shared.

At Lumasol, the bullet-time setup is taken up a notch with neon props and luminous lighting tools, making the end result even more cinematic and original.

To enhance the sense of motion and visual appeal, you can use lightsabers, electroluminescent point and other LED props to create arty light trails. You can also write things out and draw shapes. When the cameras fire at once, your movement is captured with streaks of colour mid-air. This coloured light adds depth and fun, and you’ll be shown how to use them and how to create the effects that you’re after.

What you need to know

Lumasol is designed to be inclusive, creative and accessible for all ages. The experience is family-friendly and can be tailored to everything from kids’ parties to fun couples’ shoots. Each session typically takes 15 to 30 minutes, including prep and post-capture processing. Booking is simple – just head to lumasol.nl to book your visit. You can also pop in without a booking.

It’s good to know that Lumasol isn’t limited to its studio in Amsterdam Noord – this 60° camera experience can also come to you, adding a sure “wow” factor to any function. Perfect for festivals, brand activations, corporate parties or private events, the mobile Lumasol brings the same bullet-time setup to a location. The team handles the full installation of the cameras and lighting, and guests can get their own professionally made MP4.

How to make a reservation?

Booking is simple – just head to lumasol.nl to book your visit. You can also pop in without a booking. Or reach out to them via email ([email protected])or call them via: +31(0)61 1342 684. The studio is open every Saturday and Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00, and an appointment isn’t required during this time.

Lumasol price list

Our experience

Visiting Lumasol was certainly one of the most unique and unexpected things I’ve done in the city. It’s hard to picture the final result before you arrive, or even while you’re doing the shoot, but with each MP4 we created, we found ourselves increasingly impressed by the results.

Beyond the cool, neon-infused visuals, the actual shooting process was a lot of fun. The best part is not knowing exactly how your video will turn out and then watching it come to life on screen – feeling a bit like excited kids as we saw our cinematic moments on screen.

It’s a genuinely creative way to document your time in Amsterdam, one that feels far more dynamic and immersive than a selfie or posed group shot. It’s also a great idea for events or special occasions. And if you’re in the area – especially if you’re visiting the STRAAT Museum in the same complex – it’s worth stopping in to create your own Matrix-style moment.

Lumasol offers something truly different and special: a chance to see yourself from a new perspective –  literally and figuratively.