ShareIn many photographic situations, you are going to want to either open your aperture right up (to minimise depth of field) or close it right down (to maximise depth of field). And while the effects of doing this can be great, the great irony of lens construction is that sharper images are often easier to [...]

ShareTravel and photography go together like cheese and wine. But as any traveler will know, there are certain things that can make your life a lot easier while you’re on the road. Photo-journalists have known for years that getting a “fixer” makes things go more smoothly – especially in developing countries. But what about us [...]

ShareWhen you start to get serious about photography, something becomes very apparent to you – that getting different effects while photographing the same subject doesn’t need to be particularly difficult. It is actually quite easy to render totally different effects on a single subject using a few tried and tested tactics. What you will come [...]

ShareOne of the biggest challenges thrown up by photography is the fact that it is done in two dimensions. While that can be a draw back, it also presents some wonderful artistic opportunities. Working to add a sense of depth for the viewer is one of the things that, as a photographer, you have a [...]

ShareDo you have a solid technical understanding of your camera and how to take a good travel shot, but lack the examples you need to take your photography to that next level? Many of us have that understanding, but need that extra bit of practical guidance to get our photographs from good to great (or [...]

ShareFor most people, the initial foray into getting serious about photography involves getting a lower end “prosumer” DSLR camera with a kit lens. The images produced by such a setup can be extremely good and there is nothing wrong with sticking with that gear. Some photographers, however, might start to wonder what else in out [...]

ShareShooting portraits is always one of the most popular topics discussed on Light Stalking. Everyone wants to get that professional look, but many feel they are hamstrung by their gear. While a cheap lens can be a slightly limiting factor, it should be seen more as a challenge than a game changer because there are [...]

ShareSometimes, as a photographer, you’re going to want to lead people to look at a specific part of your images. There are a lot of various techniques that can be used to help you draw the eye of a viewer in situations like this, so let’s look at a few of them. Compose With Lines [...]

ShareEarlier this year we were made aware of a new quarterly photography magazine out of Europe called c’t Digital Photography. After taking a look at a few issues, we have to say that this new magazine has shot up our list of favourites and is now on our “must buy” list when we hit the [...]

ShareWooden boats are generally a very good subject for photographers. The grain and rich colours of the wood combined with the romance of the sea means it’s a rich hunting ground. But when you get wooden boats as character-filled as old dhows, then it goes to a new level. These types of boats are common [...]