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Macro photography is not so easy. It needs careful choice of camera settings, lens choices, light, stabilisation, etc. If you are interested in macro photography or wish to gain more knowledge on this interesting genre, the following tutorials will help you capture stunning macro shots.
Living in the North East of England, dull days, especially in the winter can be pretty much the norm. That gives me two options, scurry back under the bed covers and wait for sunshine, or get out and embrace the dull light.
But what can you shoot when the skies are relentlessly grey? Quite a lot actually.
Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up. It’s been another very exciting week on the Light Stalking forums with great photography by the community and the discussions in the forums have been amazing and very inspiring the past few weeks.
Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week’s photo of the week is an abstract photo by Max.
Participants of September’s contest cleverly submitted their interpretations of the theme that included moments from nature, moments in public and private places, their own candid moments and so on. The photos were all meaningful, portraying an interesting story.
When choosing the winning photos, we wanted to make sure that the decision process was based on a good interpretation of the theme, followed by other factors like light, composition, story, details, creative vision, etc.
There are religious architectural structures almost all around the world. When talking about religious structures or architecture, it includes churches, cathedrals, mosques, synagogues, temples, pagodas, monasteries, etc. Religious architectural photography is a bit complicated because the architecture itself can be very detailed both inside and out.
Here are 24 religious architectural photos, that speak of their time and place.
Architectural photography can be of both interior and exterior photographs of architecture and if you are new to architectural photography, learn how to capture better architectural photos with the resources listed below.
Having spent a lot of my time travelling to take photos, I am very much in the mind set less is more these days. There are some very good reasons to minimize your kit bag, especially when travelling or pounding the streets of a vast city. Not least amongst them is the weight.
Today I am going to take a look at why and how shooting with a single prime lens can boost your creativity.
Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up. It’s been another very exciting week on the Light Stalking forums with great photography by the community and the discussions in the forums have been amazing and very inspiring the past few weeks.
Portrait photography is one of the most popular genre and one of the most difficult one to master as well. Capturing portraits may seem very simple in terms of lighting, posing, etc., but you will need to take care of a few important factors to capture soulful portraits. Here are some stunning portraits that have been shot creatively while also making use of interesting light.
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Every photographer loves reading about the craft, so we have put together what we think are the best photography magazines around at the moment.
Here is a list of gifts for photographers that contains something for everyone.
If you are looking for the best photography software of 2024, then this rundown will help you out. With so many options, here’s a photographer’s take.
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.
We have done the legwork in finding the best photo printer in 2022 for your needs in this in-depth article. We have endeavored to find the things to look out for with printers and why you will want to take a look at our overall winner.
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 […]
Uncover the timeless beauty of portraits through vintage lenses. Discover which old-school glass can enhance your photography. Click to find the best vintage portrait lenses!
Keep your camera lenses spotless! Discover the best lens cleaning kits for crystal-clear photography. Click for tips on choosing and using the right kit!
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. Food photography can be one of the […]
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 […]
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.
Today we are going to get a bit technical and take a look at the NPF rule and how to use it to get tack sharp photographs of the stars.
If you are just starting your photography journey, here is a beginners guide to photography, including some of the fundamentals, you will encounter as you take your first step.