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Nervous About Bird Photography – These Tutorials Will Help You Get Started
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Wildlife Photography

When it comes to wildlife photography, birds, especially the small ones are the most difficult to photograph. In general, birds are the most difficult subjects as they are small, stay in between the foliage most of the time and are always moving or flying around. Bird photographers make it look easy and a lot of YouTube videos (not all) also make it look quite easy but practically being in the field, carrying a heavy lens, focusing through the natural obstacles and capturing the right moment, can all be quite a daunting experience.

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AI In Photography, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
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Photography Opinion Pieces

It feels like the last couple of years the words artificial intelligence have dominated the photographic world. Camera companies, editing tools and stock agencies have rushed to embrace the AI revolution, often with a seemingly blatant disregard for the views of real world photographers.

However, whether we photographers love or loathe the rise of AI, there is no going back. That horse has bolted and we now have found ourselves in a position of how, when and why to embrace AI in our photography.

25 Macro Photos That Are Captured Under Natural Light
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Cool Photos & Photographers Macro Photography

Macro photography is fascinating and it reveals a lot of hidden details of the natural world and of manmade objects, that wouldn’t be seen otherwise. When it comes to macro photography, lighting is very important. Although a lot of photographers make use of artificial lighting setups to capture macro images both indoors and outdoors, natural lighting is always the best option and will yield the most beautiful, natural looking images.

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How Your First Camera Will Shape Your Photography
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Camera Craft

Do you remember your first camera? I certainly do. It was a Soviet built Zenit 11 and like most things Soviet, it was built like a tank. The thing is though, I can still clearly remember everything about my first days with that camera. As clear as day.

18 Classic Black And White Portraits To Inspire A Weekend Portrait Photography Project
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Black and White Photography

Portraits are a genre of photography that are not usually done by many photographers simply because they think that it needs expensive gear and lighting accessories. If you choose the right location and light conditions, portraits can be captured using the gear that you have in hand, including your smartphone.
Here are 18 classic black and white portraits that can inspire you to capture some portraits this weekend.

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The 11 Best Camera Hard Cases Of 2024
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Camera Gear

Most hard cases are great for providing safety to your gear. The camera equipment is a big investment because of its high price and you should choose it wisely. In this article, we will cover the 11 best and most versatile camera hard cases that will keep your gear protected.

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The Best Drone With Camera In 2023
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Camera Gear

If not essential, then drones are certainly an important part of any photographer’s tool kit. The freedom afforded by aerial photography allows us to move our cameras in three planes and a significant distance from our positions, all whilst still monitoring a live feed.  A camera drone can allow us to shoot both amazing stills […]

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The Best Camera For Beginners To Photography
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Camera Bodies

You have had a passing interest in photography for a while. Maybe you shoot with a smart phone and want to step up to a bigger camera. The question is, what camera? The best camera for beginners to photography does not actually exist.  There are, in fact many best cameras, each has it own advantages […]

Photo Guides

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27 Exciting Photo Prompts To Inspire You
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Cool Photos & Photographers

When it comes to any type of art, temporarily losing your mojo and motivation is just a part of the way it goes. If you are struggling with creative block, never fear! Often, just a few prescriptive exercises or photo prompts will get you back in the swing of things and have you looking at […]

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How Many Pictures? Photo Statistics That Will Blow You Away
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Cool Photos & Photographers

đź“ť Editor’s Note: This article was significantly updated and rewritten by the Light Stalking team in June 2023 to reflect the latest best practices and ensure originality. The advance of photography from the days of daguerrotype to today’s smartphones where it has become an integral part of everyone’s lives, has been astounding. With the rise […]

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How to Photograph The Moon (With 10 Great Examples)
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Astrophotography

Learning how to photograph the moon has long been one of the greatest joys of a photographer’s journey in learning. For centuries the moon has captivated people, given direction and provided hours of enjoyment and wonderment. Being the brightest object in the night sky, it’s something photographers of all levels can shoot, however, it does take planning and preparation to accomplish. In this article, we will look at how to photograph the moon along with some amazing moon images in the end for inspiration.

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How To Photograph The Milky Way In 12 Steps
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Astrophotography

Fascination with the night sky to some degree, is almost universal in human beings. Simply looking at the unknown has intrigued humans for millennia, something that has only grown stronger with better knowledge of the Milky Way and its billions of stars, not to mention other galaxies. Photographers are no different, which is why learning […]

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How To Photograph Food Like A Pro
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Food Photography

Food photography is an art and as they say, a great food photo can make the viewer want to taste the food and even hungry. The best food photographs are what make a diner to order a particular dish and they also make great sales for recipe books. As an amateur or professional food photographer, […]

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Astrophotography Tips for Beginners
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Astrophotography

Astronomy photography (astrophotography) is probably one of the most difficult types of photography that can be undertaken by the amateur photographer. It is also one of the most inspirational types of photography and is always immensely popular. Luckily for us, some amateur photographers still take the time to equip and train themselves and so are […]

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How To Get A Black Background In Photographs
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Camera Craft

If you have a good understanding of light, know how to control light and have a good knowledge of using your camera, then you will be able to make brilliant images that stand out against a black background, even if you have not used a black background.
In this article, we will look at the different ways on how to get black background in photographs. You can use one of the techniques or a combination of them to get the desired results.