• Lightroom: The Exact Order That Saves an Underexposed Raw File
    by Alex Cooke on 14th January 2026 at 10:04

    Lightroom can rescue a raw file that looks unusably dark, but only if you approach the recovery in the right order. When you lift a file like this the wrong way, the shadows turn noisy fast and the highlights fall apart. [ Read More ]

  • Apple Creator Studio Brings Video, Music, and Image Tools Under One Subscription
    by Alex Cooke on 14th January 2026 at 03:33

    Apple has announced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle that combines several of the company’s professional creative applications into a single plan. The subscription is designed to cover video editing, music production, image editing, motion graphics, and general visual productivity across macOS, iPadOS, and iOS. [ Read More ]

  • 11 Predictions for the Photography Industry in 2026
    by Alex Cooke on 13th January 2026 at 22:04

    The photography industry has entered 2026 at a fascinating inflection point. What follows are 11 predictions for where the industry is headed, covering hardware, software, legal frameworks, and market dynamics. Some of these trends are already visible if you know where to look; others represent logical conclusions from forces already in motion. [ Read More ]

  • A Budget 360 Camera That Actually Delivers? Testing the Insta360 X4 Air
    by Darren J. Spoonley on 13th January 2026 at 20:04

    It seems that there are new iterations of cameras released almost every second week—some new, and some with slight tweaks—but what happens when a camera system itself is unique? How can this be updated and improved from what is already quite niche? Let’s take a look. [ Read More ]

  • We Review the WANDRD ROGUE 6L Sling V2: Big Function in a Compact Sling
    by Zhen Siang Yang on 13th January 2026 at 17:04

    As a professional photographer, I am one of those people who carry at least one camera with me all the time. Because of this, I always bring a two-bag combo—a sling bag and a backpack—when shooting on location or traveling around. Having an additional sling bag with me offers immediate accessibility to things I need easily, while storing all the backups on my back, and that translates to higher efficiency when working. While I understand there is no such thing as a perfect bag, I do invest a lot of time in searching for a bag that is capable of serving multiple purposes when I need them in a certain way. [ Read More ]

  • Radial Masking In Lightroom Classic: How to Make Your Edits More Natural
    by Alex Cooke on 13th January 2026 at 16:04

    A radial mask in Lightroom can fix the kind of “almost” photo that keeps bothering you, where the light is close but not landing where the eye should go. If you rely on Lightroom to shape mood, depth, and attention, this tool changes what you can do without making the edit look like an edit. [ Read More ]

  • Nikon Z9 Firmware 5.30 Is a Big Leap
    by Libor Vaicenbacher on 12th January 2026 at 21:09

    Since its launch in 2021, the Nikon Z9 has received a steady stream of firmware updates that added a number of genuinely excellent features. Lately, however, it felt as if the update wind had died down—or perhaps more accurately, as if Nikon’s flagship had been sailing with partially reefed sails. Indeed, some really useful features such as the in-body focus limiter, pixel shift, or maximum aperture live view were available only on lower-tier models like the Z8 or even the Z6 III. However, firmware update 5.30—released in December of 2025—not only closes some of these gaps, but also introduces several entirely new features. In my opinion, it puts the Z9 back at the very front of the fleet.

  • Photography News: Viltrox Lens Rumors, Accessory Sales
    by Libor Vaicenbacher on 12th January 2026 at 01:36

    It’s only been a few hours since I returned from a Sunday walk through the heart of Prague, where I passed dozens of photographers aiming their lenses at centuries-old architecture and the picturesque medieval panorama crowned by the largest castle complex in the world. I tried to see my city through their fresh eyes—and indeed, bathed in winter sunlight, it was beautiful. Especially now, with everything covered in fresh snow and ice skaters gliding along the frozen river.

  • A Simple and Economical Way to Camouflage in the Field
    by 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 Review
    by 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 Announced
    by 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 Review
    by 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.

  • Ultimate List Of Tutorials For Beginners In Street Photography – Part 1
    by Dahlia Ambrose on 14th January 2026 at 13:00

    Street photography can be intimidating, both for the photographer and the subject and it is one of the most challenging and rewarding genre. Street photography is about capturing candid everyday moments in the streets and this can be done with or without people (more on this in an article below!) in the frame. In this article, we have put together tutorials, that will help you to master street photography. The post Ultimate List Of Tutorials For Beginners In Street Photography – Part 1 appeared first on Light Stalking.

  • A Portrait Lens Without People
    by Jason Row on 13th January 2026 at 13:00

    The humble 85mm has long been regarded as the go to portrait lens. I have one, a Sony 85mm f/1.8, it’s my favourite lens and yet I do not use it to take portraits with. The post A Portrait Lens Without People appeared first on Light Stalking.

  • Natural Rhythms, Fading To Black And Everyday Moments – The Weekly Community Roundup
    by Dahlia Ambrose on 12th 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 post Natural Rhythms, Fading To Black And Everyday Moments – The Weekly Community Roundup appeared first on Light Stalking.

  • Magical Photos Of Icebergs From The Arctic And Antarctic Regions
    by 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 Need
    by 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 Change
    by 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.


Warning: strip_tags() expects parameter 1 to be string, array given in /home/www/modernphotoclub.com/wp-content/plugins/rss-import/rssimport.php on line 2286

Warning: Illegal string offset 'use_simplepie' in /home/www/modernphotoclub.com/wp-content/plugins/rss-import/rssimport.php on line 2174

Warning: Illegal string offset 'view' in /home/www/modernphotoclub.com/wp-content/plugins/rss-import/rssimport.php on line 2175

Warning: Illegal string offset 'random_sort' in /home/www/modernphotoclub.com/wp-content/plugins/rss-import/rssimport.php on line 2176

Warning: Illegal string offset 'order' in /home/www/modernphotoclub.com/wp-content/plugins/rss-import/rssimport.php on line 2177
 
Scroll to top