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March 2025 Photo Contest Winners: Surrealism And Dreamscapes

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Cool Photos & Photographers

Surrealism in photography is an art that can be used to capture unreal or dreamlike images. There are many ways in which this genre can be executed. While photographers can use their creative thinking and artistic ideas to plan and execute the shot in camera, there are also other techniques like double exposure, or reflections which may be distorted to create a dreamlike effect.
March’s contest theme was “Surrealism And Dreamscapes” and the participants had submitted varied images based on their creative vision and interpretation of surrealism and dreamscapes. There were a mix of images, from landscapes, nature to composites and double exposures.

Time’s Flow, Star trails and Springtime!

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Cool Photos & Photographers

Welcome to this week’s Light Stalking community update!

Last in the essence of movement set, the flow of time! Rooted since the dawn of our kind, something in our nature has steered us into being so intrigued about the stuff we call time. As discussed in the earlier wrap-ups following this set, photography enables us to capture light and time in a single piece of imagery.

Humming Birds on the Fly, Quick Shots and Sundance!

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Cool Photos & Photographers

Welcome to this week’s Light Stalking community wrap! Last week, we approached the very fabric of photographic image making by studying how to freeze time with crystal-clear perfection. Now, we’ll delight our sight with quite the opposite recipe. So rather than fast exposure settings, what makes these shots distinct is the deliberate use of somewhat-slow […]

The Best Lens For Portraits In 2025

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Camera Lenses

There are certain features to look for in a lens if you wish to get into serious portrait photography. Besides, as you practice capturing portraits and want to expand your possibilities, you will need more than one lens in your kit based on your style of shooting. Here are some of the best lenses for portrait photography.

Does Gear Really Matter in Photography? It’s Not That Simple

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Camera Gear

I once won a photography competition with a $50 camera, so no, gear doesn’t matter. I could end this article right here, except gear does matter in many circumstances. So when I see the arguments on social media about this subject, it always seems to be painted in black and white, clearly, it isn’t.
Today I want to explore this area a little more and look at why the “gear (doesn’t) matter” argument is much more nuanced than social media would suggest.

Deep Blue Hoops, Frozen Moments and Moody Tulips!

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Cool Photos & Photographers

This week, we keep on exploring the essence of movement — so you can expect some exquisite examples of swift imagery from our talented community. In case you are intrigued by this challenge but feeling not ready for sharing, you can still practice at your own pace. Freezing motion in photography is a huge challenge, and you should not feel less capable due to some odd or unexpected results.

Something to consider though, is picking the right subjects and predicting their upcoming movements. If you nail at this, you might start getting some impactful and memorable results. Also, focusing on moments of tension while presenting unusual or uncommon scenes can make your shots more interesting and complex.


Gear Guides

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.

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 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 […]