There are a number of photographers who don’t find Instagram and other major platforms their cup of tea. Certainly, the engagement is great, but the sheer volume of content can feel suffocating and, oftentimes, building a consistent base is tough. And even if you’ve built a large following, you could be looking for ways to reach out to an audience of other creators and enthusiasts of your field.
Whether these are your reasons, or you’re trying to set your roots, trying to branch outwards, find your place, escape the sea of content, or you just want to explore other options, we’ve got you covered. We’ll go through some lesser-known image-sharing sites which are worth a look, and maybe you might find just the place you’ll slot right into.
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Travel photography is one of photography’s most enduring genres. It has been around almost as long as photography itself. But does it still have a place in 2024? Is travel photography still a thing? I am not sure, so this article is likely to be a rambling wander through my thoughts on a genre that […]
As you might know by now Light Stalking has begun its own monthly photography competition with a cash prize for the grand winner of $250. The first theme for this competition is “Spirit of the Earth” which you can enter here. But we thought we would do something a little fun so here are seven […]
I was gifted my first camera for my 16th birthday. I had the choice between a Soviet Zenit 11 and the highly regarded and highly marketed Olympus Trip (David Bailey? Who’s he?). I chose the Zenit. Not because of any desire to be a photographer but because it had lots of buttons and dials. That, […]
Google, “making money from photography” and you will find thousands if not millions of hits. Many of those will be articles that discuss how you can make money from selling your images through stock agencies. I have written here on Light Stalking about submitting and selling your images through these agencies. However, today I am […]
I am going to preface this article by saying I am not a therapist nor have I been clinically diagnosed with mental health issues. However, I am a photographer that suffers from severe ups and downs, and more importantly I recognise those ups and downs. Those of you that have followed my journey here on […]