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Welcome to the Light Stalking weekly community wrap up! As we advance in our symmetry and asymmetry set, we arrive at the concept of mirroring. Rather than passive surfaces, think of the perpetual dialogue between surface and light. A silent conversation between materials, challenging our comprehension of the visible world. Think of how a still […]
Tiny is the new small. But does tiny mean a sacrifice in quality? Today we are going to take a look at the DJI Mic Mini, a tiny wireless microphone system from one of the world’s biggest drone and action camera companies. DJI reached out to us at Light Stalking and asked if we would […]
Welcome to the Light Stalking weekly community wrap up! As we go further into our “symmetry and asymmetry” challenge, Tersha requested us to show some off-centered photos. The subject of interest of this commission was the urban jungle. Now, there’s something poetic about the nature of the urban landscape. It’s cramped with our conspicuous intervention […]
Photography can be hard enough on its own. When we start adding in lenses, peripherals and other photographic paraphernalia, we can get weighed down, both physically and creatively. I know my camera bags are full of bits and pieces that I take along thinking I need them, when in reality I will probably never use […]
Welcome to the weekly Light Stalking community wrap! Symmetry is one of those familiar themes in visual communication, however, its origin is more artificial than natural. Perfect symmetry is scarce in nature, and we humans seek to achieve it with our creations. On the other hand, everything sort of fits under asymmetry but just a […]
October’s contest “The Unseen Perspective” saw some interesting entries that included macros, reflections, low angle and aerial shots, underwater shots and some other shots of subjects shot besides their usual self. Participants also creatively came up with entries where they captured images inside a lens ball, light that illuminates the subject in a certain way and one that only lasts for a moment, shooting through glass, etc., as interpretations of unseen perspectives.
First Place: “Lady Liberty in Manhattan” by Jean T
Welcome to the Light Stalking weekly community wrap up! Photography offers grounded representations of reality. However, the slight change in the multitude of variables results in quite singular frames. If grouped, some of these will relate to light surrounding conditions — aka ISO. Some others will fall on what we call exposure; last but definitely […]
Symmetry is one compositional technique in photography that is capable of lending a feeling of harmony and balance in a photograph. This technique can be used to capture both natural and manmade subjects that already have a symmetrical structure or can be captured as reflections that show symmetry due to the mirrored image in the frame.
Here are 19 images, that portray a sense of harmony and balance through symmetry as a compositional technique.
Welcome to the weekly Light Stalking community update! If there’s a pure classic theme in photography, light and shadow should be it. However, when pulled apart each adds the needed ingredients for any photograph to be. Yes, our camera captures light, but this swift phenomenon behaves in crazy ways while bumping into everything around us. […]
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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.
Here is a list of gifts for photographers that contains something for everyone.
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.
Every photographer loves reading about the craft, so we have put together what we think are the best photography magazines around at the moment.
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 […]
Photo Guides
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
No matter what, one thing holds true for sure – wedding photography has to be extraordinary! Beautiful, emotional and in a way, magical. Here is a technical guide on how to capture those wonderful moments.
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 […]
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.