- Photographing Mongolia in winter: part 1on 10th January 2026 at 14:00
The Khongor Sand Dunes in Mongolia, partially covered by snow and ice. DJI Mavic 2 Pro | ISO 100 | […]
- The weird way to get a "free" X halfon 9th January 2026 at 20:07
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- The best photo and video gear from CES 2026on 9th January 2026 at 14:00
Image: Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Today marks the end of the Consumer Electronics Show […]
- What's in your bag? Bill Ferris' essential gear for shooting in the Arizona high countryon 8th January 2026 at 14:00
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- Your 2026 New Year's photography resolutionson 7th January 2026 at 20:07
Vietnam - Mamiya 7 - Fuji Provia 100F. Photo: Community member MyReality In last week's Question […]
- Fujifilm's latest Instax instant camera has a new trick: movieson 7th January 2026 at 19:42
Image: Fujifilm Fujifilm has announced a surprising addition to its popular Instax camera line: the […]
- Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 Review: Sirui Succeeds Againby Chris Niccolls on 10th January 2026 at 15:01
With all the budget lens manufacturers available to a prospective buyer, it’s hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. Sirui is a well-known manufacturer of tripod gear, and when I heard they were making lenses too, I was very skeptical. [Read More]
- Is It Still Possible to Earn a Living from Photography?by Ivor Rackham on 10th January 2026 at 14:31
For professional photographers, there’s more to it than just composing a photo and exposing it correctly. It's great fun, but any photographer can set up a business and benefit from it. [Read More]
- 1980s F1 Photographer Sees His Work Printed for the First Time Thanks to His YouTuber Sonby Matt Growcoot on 10th January 2026 at 14:01
A Formula 1 photographer who was active in the 1980s and took fabulous photographs of F1 legend Ayrton Senna has had his photos printed as standalone works of art for the first time. [Read More]
- Photographer Transformed a Panasonic Lumix G9 II Into a Leica Look-Alikeby Jeremy Gray on 9th January 2026 at 22:00
"Programmer by day, photographer by weekend" Cristian Băluță could not find the precise camera he wanted in the market, so he made it himself. Băluță expertly took the internal components from the Panasonic Lumix G9 II Micro Four Thirds camera and put them inside a Leica M replica body he made. It was a labor of love, and while the photographer admits the result isn't necessarily the dream camera he imagined, the project is incredible. [Read More]
- This Photographer Crafts Narrative Worlds, One Miniature Set at a Timeby Kate Garibaldi on 9th January 2026 at 20:59
Step inside Seb Agnew’s cinematic, narrative-driven worlds, where miniatures and real sets reveal complex human experiences. Each image invites viewers to imagine what came before and what comes after, turning everyday spaces into dreamlike, thought-provoking scenes. [Read More]
- ON1 Is Giving Away Effects 2025, No Strings Attachedby Jaron Schneider on 9th January 2026 at 19:53
Until January 12, ON1 is giving away its Effects 2025 standalone software and plugin for free, with no strings attached. The company says the goal is to give photographers a chance to try the software firsthand without having to provide payment information or sign up for a long-term commitment. [Read More]
- How to Use Lightroom to Enhance a Winter Photoby Alex Cooke on 10th January 2026 at 20:04
Lightroom Classic can make a winter scene look clean and accurate, but that is not always the look you want. If your snow scenes keep feeling bland or strangely “digital,” this edit shows how to use white balance and local control to push mood without wrecking the file. [ Read More ]
- 5 Reasons Your Photos Look Fake (And How to Fix Them)by Alex Cooke on 10th January 2026 at 17:04
We all want our photos to pop. That desire drives us to experiment with sliders, presets, and AI tools that promise to transform our images into something extraordinary. But there is a fine line between "enhanced" and "radioactive," and most of us have crossed it without even realizing it. Your desire to make a better image is not the culprit. The problem is that when you push too hard, the image loses its anchor in reality, and the viewer stops looking at the subject and starts looking at the editing itself. [ Read More ]
- Nikon’s New 24-70mm f/2.8 S II: The Real-World Tradeoffs Nobody Mentionsby Alex Cooke on 10th January 2026 at 15:04
A lens like the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II tends to become the default choice when you need one zoom that can handle tight streets, indoor light, and quick portraits without swapping glass. If you shoot travel, events, or hybrid photo and video, the real question is not whether this range works, but whether this specific version earns its weight and cost in your bag. [ Read More ]
- Three Budget 85mm Lenses, One Clear Winner, and a Surprise Runner-Upby Alex Cooke on 10th January 2026 at 13:04
Cheap 85mm lenses can look like an easy win until you start noticing the tradeoffs: size, focus behavior, background rendering, and how hard you have to work in post. If you shoot portraits on Sony E mount, this comparison matters because small differences at 85mm show up fast in faces, hair, and specular highlights. [ Read More ]
- Canon EOS C50 First Impressions: Open Gate, Raw, and the Real Tradeoffsby Alex Cooke on 10th January 2026 at 10:04
The Canon EOS C50 sits in a tricky space: small enough to rig like a compact cinema body, but spec’d like it expects real jobs. If you shoot paid video, wildlife, or talking-head work, the C50’s mix of open gate, internal raw, and practical I/O can change what you carry and what you skip. [ Read More ]
- Your Flatbed Scanner Isn’t the Problem: How To Get Lab-Level Results at Homeby Steven Van Worth on 9th January 2026 at 22:04
If you spend any time in film forums, you’ll see a familiar pattern: someone buys an Epson V600, scans a roll they’re really excited about, and immediately decides the scanner is trash. [ Read More ]
- A Simple and Economical Way to Camouflage in the Fieldby Massimo Vignoli on 10th January 2026 at 07:01
Some animals don't mind when people photograph them up close, but often, wildlife photography requires a different approach. To capture meaningful images without disturbing wildlife, it can be desirable to remain unseen. This article explains a simple, effective technique to achieve that.
- Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro Field Reviewby Libor Vaicenbacher on 9th January 2026 at 04:44
Nikon APS-C cameras do not receive much attention from their own brand when it comes to fast prime lenses. Eight years after the introduction of the Z mount, Nikon still offers just two bright DX primes, roughly equivalent to 35mm and 50mm, both with an aperture of f/1.7. Fortunately, third-party manufacturers have clearly sensed an opportunity, resulting in a growing lineup of interesting fast lenses. One of them is the portrait-oriented Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro, which has just been announced in a Z-mount version.
- Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Announcedby Spencer Cox on 7th January 2026 at 06:14
Nikon just announced a new full-frame mirrorless lens, the Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1. This midrange zoom is lightweight and inexpensive, weighing just 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and costing $550. Moreover, it will sell as a kit with the Nikon Z5 II for $2200, representing a $200 discount from their usual retail prices.
- Viltrox Z3 Spark Flash Reviewby Jason Polak on 6th January 2026 at 05:11
I’ve always loved flashes, especially for portrait photography and flower photography. I have two manual ones, but they’re fairly large so I was interested in trying out something more compact that also offered a TTL mode. In this article, I’ll be reviewing one such option: the Viltrox Z3 Spark, a TTL flash available for Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fuji X systems.
- Photography News: 50mm f/1.05 Rumor, Third Party Lens Salesby Libor Vaicenbacher on 5th January 2026 at 04:28
Here we are in 2026, and with it comes this year’s first roundup of Photography News. It seems the photography industry is still sleeping off its New Year’s celebrations, because it was a quiet week. I hesitated a bit when choosing the opening image today: whether to use the very last photograph of the old year, or the very first one of the new. In the end, I’ve made an exception and used both. Before you dive into this edition of the News, allow me—on behalf of myself and our entire team—to wish you good light in the new year, not only in front of your lens, but also within you.
- Using Natural Frames to Take Better Photosby Spencer Cox on 3rd January 2026 at 03:44
When I'm composing photos, I'm always searching for natural frames - elements in the scene that act as a border around the photo's edges. Natural frames can provide structure to a photo's composition and, critically, make it feel more deliberate. Today, I'll explain what natural frames are and how to find suitable natural frames for your photos.
- Magical Photos Of Icebergs From The Arctic And Antarctic Regionsby Dahlia Ambrose on 8th January 2026 at 13:00
Capturing perfect iceberg photos can be a challenge depending on the weather and the light that you are shooting in. Keep an eye on the histogram and take care of the dynamic range in the scene. Bracket shots if needed and remember to shoot raw so you can bring the right blue/bluish green tones of the iceberg if that's what you witnessed when photographing the scene. Here are some magical photos of icebergs that will inspire you to shoot them when you visit a place that has icebergs in the Arctic or Antarctic region. The post Magical Photos Of Icebergs From The Arctic And Antarctic Regions appeared first on Light Stalking.
- Know About Dynamic Range To Improve Your Images – Useful Resources You Needby Dahlia Ambrose on 7th January 2026 at 13:00
Dynamic range can be a confusing term especially if you are a beginner in photography and one that is also not greatly understood by many photographers. In this article, we have put together some resources that will help you to understand dynamic range and improve your photography. The post Know About Dynamic Range To Improve Your Images – Useful Resources You Need appeared first on Light Stalking.
- Photographing Places As They Changeby Jason Row on 6th January 2026 at 13:00
The world around us is in constant change. Cities, towns, even the rural landscape are in a state of constant change. That change is imperceptible on a day to day basis but over the months and years, it can and often is quite dramatic. As photographers, often without even knowing it, we are capturing history. Today we are going to look at the importance of photographing places as they change. The post Photographing Places As They Change appeared first on Light Stalking.
- Threads Of Tradition, Winter Scenes, Daily Observations – The Weekly Community Roundupby Dahlia Ambrose on 5th January 2026 at 13:00
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 the discussions in the forums have been engaging and very inspiring in the recent weeks. We've had more members joining the community the last few weeks, making the forum experience even more exciting. The weekend photography challenge from last week was “Cultural Landmarks” and members came up with their creative interpretation of the theme by capturing very interesting shots – some of them are shared below. The post Threads Of Tradition, Winter Scenes, Daily Observations – The Weekly Community Roundup appeared first on Light Stalking.
- 27 Brilliant Photos Of Fireworks That Will Make You Want To Master Long Exposure Photography At Nightby Dahlia Ambrose on 1st January 2026 at 13:00
It is the New Year and it is a time when there are stunning fireworks everywhere around the world. You may have watched the fireworks and even captured some amazing shots, but if not, here are some brilliant photos of fireworks that will inspire you to master the art of long exposure photography at night. The post 27 Brilliant Photos Of Fireworks That Will Make You Want To Master Long Exposure Photography At Night appeared first on Light Stalking.
- Do You Shy Away From Night Time Photography? Follow These Tips To Start Your Photography Journey At Nightby Dahlia Ambrose on 31st December 2025 at 13:00
When capturing photos at night, we have to rely on artificial lights from the city or town - this could be the lights from buildings, street lamps, shops, etc., or natural light from the moon if it is more than 50 or 60% illuminated. In this article, we have put together a few resources that will give you ideas on what and how to photograph at night. The post Do You Shy Away From Night Time Photography? Follow These Tips To Start Your Photography Journey At Night appeared first on Light Stalking.
- Photographing Mongolia in winter: part 1
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