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Nature, Humanity and a New Cash Contest!

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Cool Photos & Photographers

Our interest in nature is undeniable, hence all of the photographic images produced from nature for almost 200 years now. Nature photography wraps up a whole bunch of genres — landscape, macro and wildlife. Sadly, finding pristine nature — free of any trace of human existence — is becoming more scarce as the years go […]

Feb Photo Contest Winners: Spirit of the Earth

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Cool Photos & Photographers

One of the things that has really sent a ripple throughout the community this year is our new monthly photography contest, and we’re really proud to announce the winner of the first competition in February. For those of you who don’t know, the Light Stalking Monthly Photography Competition carries a $100 People’s Choice Award and […]

The 5 Easiest Ways To Sell Your Spare Camera Gear

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Camera Bodies

As our photographic journey progresses, we find ourselves accumulating all sorts of camera gear. Some of it we will use constantly, and others might find their way to the back of a dusty shelf in a spare room. Naturally, as we gain experience as a photographer, we might change systems, buy faster lenses, or even […]

Intentional Camera Movement and Vertical Landscape!

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Cool Photos & Photographers

Have you ever noticed how appealing certain imperfections in our photographs are? The most common experiences have to be —by far— those produced by our shaky hands. When it comes to photography, the slightest of shakes become visible. Nevertheless, light’s speed can play in our favour by using fast shutter speeds, but why are we […]

Capturing the Unseen: Exploring Abstract Nature Photography

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Abstract Photography

If there is a genre of photography that is among the most challenging it would have to be abstract photography in nature. Abstract photography by itself is hard enough but finding abstract forms in a natural environment outside of an urban or city setting is almost beyond challenging. And that’s what makes it so fun […]

Abstract Shapes in Water, and Erik’s Comeback!

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Cool Photos & Photographers

Keeping up with our abstract nature series, we now present an even more challenging effort from our community. This time, our members focused their attention on the intricate nature of water through the lens of the abstract. When it comes to words, there’s little we can tell from rivers, ponds, and rain; fog and snow […]

Review Of The Hohem MIC-01

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Camera Gear

We have talked a fair bit about smartphone photography here at Light Stalking. We have also talked about video – both smartphone and larger formats. What we have not talked about much is sound. Ask any filmmaker and they will tell you that sound is equally, if not more important, than visuals. These days many […]


Gear Guides

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 […]

The 11 Best Camera Hard Cases Of 2023

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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.

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

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.

How To Photograph The Milky Way In 12 Steps

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Astrophotography

I don’t recall ever meeting anyone who claimed to not be fascinated to some degree by the night sky. There’s just something hypnotic about gazing upon objects that are billions of years old and light years away, yet so many people feel a rather close affinity with these distant bodies. Learning how to photograph the […]

How To Photograph Food Like A Pro

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Food Photography

A great food photograph can do a lot of things! It can make a viewer hungry, it can convince a diner to order a dish and it can sell a hell of a lot of food and recipe books. As an amateur or professional food photographer, knowing how to photograph food to get great results […]

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 […]

Tasteful Boudoir Photography: How To Get Amazing Shots

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Portrait Photography

Boudoir photography sessions have become extremely popular in the last ten years, along with maternity photo sessions. The reason behind this is possibly the fact that modern women are getting more and more confident about their bodies, no matter their shape and size. There are so many women of all ages and backgrounds who are […]

15 Incredibly Useful Tutorials On Headshot Photography

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Portrait Photography

A headshot is a type of portrait photo which shows a person’s face and includes their shoulders as well. Even though photographing headshots seems pretty easy and straightforward, there are some tricks you need to know in order to make your clients truly satisfied with your work. Headshots are really important because they are usually […]

21 Essential Baby Photography Tips

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Portrait Photography

Baby photography is one of the most rewarding and, at the same time, most challenging genres of portraiture. It’s not easy to get those perfect baby shots you often see on Instagram and Pinterest – it takes a lot of time and practice. Babies are unpredictable, they grow fast, and on top of that, they […]