We’re happy to announce the winner of April’s competition, “Embracing Negative Space.” The winning photo is “Hollyhock bud” by Tersha.
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In photography, capturing sharp photos is very important, unless you want to intentionally capture blur or have soft focus in your images. In order to capture sharp images, you need to take care of a few settings and controls in your camera. Capturing sharp images will sometimes depend on the smallest setting that we often tend to ignore.
In this article, we have put together a list of tutorials that will help you to capture tack sharp images every time.
That new lens you just bought, bitingly sharp isn’t it? It’s cutting edge, using the latest optical technology, advanced coatings and complex mechanical engineering. Yet, the images you take from it, lack something.
They are unbelievably sharp, edge to centre at all apertures, yet the images lack spark, they seem clinical. Welcome to the world of perfect photography, it’s a world that we and the manufacturers have striven for for decades. However, now it’s here, it all feels a little disappointing.
Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up. It’s been a great week on the Light Stalking forums with some stunning photography by the community and forum discussions.
Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week’s photo of the week is by Patrick.
Still life photography will work great as black and white and it will focus mainly on shapes, forms, textures, etc., and this can be achieved by focusing on the light and tonal range in the frame. Depending on what the photographer wishes to achieve, soft or dramatic light can be used. Side lighting works great for still life photography – photographing close to windows or illuminating your subject from the side using soft light can help to achieve better results. Here are some timeless still life photos captured in black and white.
Landscape photography is a genre that is taken up by photographers at some point and one that can be done during any time of the year or season. Landscapes are always changing with the light and weather and any time of the day or weather should be great for landscape photography if you know the basics and how to deal with available light.
Are The Tripod’s Days Numbered?
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The relentless march of technology has very much changed what we can do with our cameras. Thirty years ago, putting an ISO 1600 film in our camera, guaranteed very grainy images. Twenty years ago, shooting digital at 3200 promised a similar grain in the form of noise. Today, I can shoot a 61 megapixel camera at 16000 ISO and get results that look significantly better than 3200 ISO on a 12 megapixel camera 20 years ago.
Before we look at that, let’s take a look at why the tripod has been such an important part of any photographer’s life.
Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up. It’s been another amazing week on the Light Stalking forums with great photography by the community and discussions in the forums.
Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week’s photo of the week is by Retired Grunt.
One of the best ways to capture architectural photos that stand out is through abstract photos. These photos can be captured by focusing on the artistic and geometric expressions of the designer. Framing it well by removing context can provide for some stunning abstract architectural photos. Here are some simple, conceptual abstract architecture photos.
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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.
The 11 Best Camera Hard Cases Of 2024
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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.
The Best Drone With Camera In 2023
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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!
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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 […]
📝 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.