- Question of the week: What projects are you undertaking to move your photography forward?on 14th January 2026 at 15:50
All photographers inevitably deal with creative droughts or periods when they feel their skills […]
- Fujifilm fully raises the curtain on the cinematic Instaxon 14th January 2026 at 02:00
Image: Fujifilm Last week, Fujifilm Japan launched a surprising and rather controversial new […]
- Eric Fossum earns the prestigious Draper Prize for pioneering the CMOS image sensoron 13th January 2026 at 20:10
Image: Draper Eric Fossum, the inventor of the modern CMOS image sensor and a longtime friend of […]
- Apple’s new Creative Cloud competitor lets you edit photos, music and videoon 13th January 2026 at 18:31
Image: Apple Apple has announced a new app bundle for creatives dubbed Apple Creator Studio. The […]
- Will SD cards remain forever stuck in the past?on 13th January 2026 at 15:00
With no sign of faster SD cards, the CFexpress format is currently coming out on top. Photo: […]
- Portrait of Britain: Celebrating the faces that define a nationon 12th January 2026 at 21:48
Portrait of Britain Vol. 8 Winners The British Journal of Photography has announced the winners of […]
- ‘Colorado’s Photographer’ John Fielder Honored With Commemorative Stampby Jeremy Gray on 14th January 2026 at 16:48
One of the late landscape and nature photographer John Fielder's most famous photos captured in Colorado will be featured on the upcoming Colorado Statehood Stamp, released by the U.S. Postal Service to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Colorado becoming a state. It is a fitting honor for Fielder's legacy, who Colorado's governor calls, "Colorado's Photographer." [Read More]
- US Commerce Department Withdraws Proposed Restrictions on Chinese-Made Dronesby Pesala Bandara on 14th January 2026 at 16:42
The U.S. Commerce Department says it has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have imposed new restrictions on Chinese-made drones over national security concerns. [Read More]
- ‘Photographer IN Residence’ Launches One-Man Operation to Capture Small-Town Lifeby Ken Klein on 14th January 2026 at 14:59
As small-town newspapers fade, photojournalist Richard Sitler has an idea to fill the void in his midwestern hometown. [Read More]
- Ansel Adams’ Photos of Pre-War Los Angeles Feature in New Exhibitby Matt Growcoot on 14th January 2026 at 14:15
An exhibition that examines some of Ansel Adams' lesser-known work taken in 1940s Los Angeles in the lead-up to World War II opens in Santa Barbara tomorrow. [Read More]
- Peakto 2.6 Tracks Down All Your Duplicate Photos, No Matter Where They Areby Jeremy Gray on 14th January 2026 at 14:12
Software company Cyme released Peakto 2.6 today, the latest version of its AI-powered photo and visual media management tool for macOS. [Read More]
- Apple Sees Creator Studio as a Perfect Entry Point for Burgeoning Artistsby Jaron Schneider on 14th January 2026 at 14:01
When Apple announced Creator Studio, it made sure to almost immediately highlight its selling points: low cost of entry, easy to use, wide breadth of capabilities, and cohesion among apps. Combine that with the education discount, and it's clear Apple is targeting up-and-coming artists. [Read More]
- Lightroom: The Exact Order That Saves an Underexposed Raw Fileby 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 Subscriptionby 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 2026by 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 Airby 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 Slingby 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 Naturalby 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 Leapby 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 Salesby 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 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.
- Ultimate List Of Tutorials For Beginners In Street Photography – Part 1by 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 Peopleby 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 Roundupby 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 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.
- Question of the week: What projects are you undertaking to move your photography forward?
All photographers inevitably deal with creative droughts or periods when they feel their skills have plateaued. At the end of last year, I wrote about part of why (and how) that's manifested for … - Fujifilm fully raises the curtain on the cinematic Instax
Image: Fujifilm Last week, Fujifilm Japan launched a surprising and rather controversial new offering in its Instax lineup, the Instax Mini Evo Cinema. The company has now announced the global release … - Eric Fossum earns the prestigious Draper Prize for pioneering the CMOS image sensor
Image: Draper Eric Fossum, the inventor of the modern CMOS image sensor and a longtime friend of DPReview, was recently awarded the 2026 Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering. The award, which is … - Apple’s new Creative Cloud competitor lets you edit photos, music and video
Image: Apple Apple has announced a new app bundle for creatives dubbed Apple Creator Studio. The subscription serves as somewhat of an alternative to Adobe's Creative Cloud, as it includes apps f … - Will SD cards remain forever stuck in the past?
With no sign of faster SD cards, the CFexpress format is currently coming out on top. Photo: Richard Butler This year's CES trade show came and went with no apparent progress for the SD memory ca …
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