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  • How to Use a Strip Softbox for Portraits: Key Light, Rim Light, and Background Setups
    by Alex Cooke on 17th February 2026 at 12:03

    A strip softbox can change the way your portraits look with one small shift in light placement. If you shoot people and want more control over shape, edge highlights, and background spill, this modifier earns its place fast.  [Read More]

  • When Wide Angle Isn’t Enough for Landscape Photos
    by Alex Cooke on 17th February 2026 at 11:03

    Southern Utah forces you to think bigger. When the land stretches for miles and the sky takes up half the frame, small compositional mistakes get exposed fast.  [Read More]

  • Stop Letting Couples Text at Midnight: Real Communication Rules for Wedding Work
    by Alex Cooke on 17th February 2026 at 10:03

    Clear communication shapes every part of your wedding business, from the first inquiry to the final gallery delivery. If you handle it poorly, you invite stress, missed bookings, and couples who expect access to you at all hours.  [Read More]

  • Why Monochrome Became the Ultimate Escape from Responsibility
    by Alvin Greis on 16th February 2026 at 22:02

    Black and white photography promises seriousness without risk, coherence without effort, and intention without proof. In an era where color is technically trivial and visually unforgiving, monochrome offers shelter. It removes variables, postpones judgment, and replaces unresolved structure with borrowed authority. It is like dimming the lights in a messy room: the objects do not move, but the problems stop being visible. If an image cannot survive color, was monochrome ever a choice?  [Read More]

  • 5 Used Cameras That Offer Insane Value Right Now
    by Alex Cooke on 16th February 2026 at 20:08

    These aren't compromised relics from a forgotten era. They're the same tools that shot magazine covers, documented weddings, and produced professional video content when they retailed for two or three times what they cost today. The sensor inside a five-year-old camera hasn't degraded. The engineering hasn't gotten worse. These cameras have simply depreciated because photographers chase new releases with the enthusiasm of golden retrievers pursuing tennis balls, and that irrational behavior creates opportunity for everyone else.  [Read More]

  • Why ‘Gear Doesn’t Matter’ Is Bad Advice for Street Photography
    by Craig Boehman on 16th February 2026 at 17:08

    The “gear doesn’t matter” phrase pops up constantly in street photography circles. It may encourage beginners, but it rarely holds up once you’re actually on the street.  [Read More]

Photography-life:

  • New Video: Photographing the Elusive Chamois
    by Spencer Cox on 16th February 2026 at 19:35

    In today's video, Libor Vaicenbacher journeys into the Lusatian Mountains of Czechia in search of the chamois - small goat-antelopes native to Europe and Western Asia. Along the way, he contends with frigid temperatures and damaged equipment, while the chamois are nowhere to be found.

  • Photography News: Tripod Sales, 3rd-Party Lens Rumors
    by Libor Vaicenbacher on 16th February 2026 at 06:04

    Yesterday, I listened to a very inspiring interview with the wonderful photographer Jan Jirkovský. Although I would classify him as a documentary photographer, he does not consider himself to be one. His reasoning was that documentary photographers usually focus on sad and serious topics, whereas he wants his photographs of people to capture the joy of life. Even in places such as psychiatric hospitals or prisons.

  • Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Review
    by Spencer Cox on 13th February 2026 at 09:01

    The Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II is a high-end midrange zoom with several new features - most of all, the internal zoom capability! This lens represents the first time that Nikon has made a second-generation Z lens. How did they do? I'll answer that question and more in today's hands-on review.

  • Photographing Madeira: Epic Seascapes on a Family Vacation
    by Massimo Vignoli on 10th February 2026 at 03:24

    I had one primary objective on my recent trip to Madeira: spending quality time with my family to relax and celebrate the New Year. This choice guided all my planning and logistics. However, as any photographer will understand, heading to such a visually stunning destination and leaving the camera gear at home is simply impossible! In this article, let’s look at how well this destination fits this type of holiday and which areas struck me the most.

  • Photography News: New Canon Ultra-Wides, Z9 II Rumors
    by Libor Vaicenbacher on 9th February 2026 at 05:34

    Before we dip our toes into the latest news from the world of photography, I’d like to briefly look back at World Wetlands Day, which took place last Monday, February 2. It was on this very day, 55 years ago, that the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was signed—an international treaty for their protection that has since been adopted by 172 countries worldwide.

  • The Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 S: My Long-Term Experience
    by Massimo Vignoli on 7th February 2026 at 21:31

    High-altitude wildlife photography demands a grueling compromise between the necessity of a long focal length and the physical limits of what can be carried across difficult terrain. The Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 S is my choice of lens in these situations. However, this Nikon lens isn’t just a niche tool for mountaineers. Indeed, its optical qualities are so exceptional that it stands as a professional instrument for any scenario.

Light Stalking:

  • A First Look At The DJI Air 3S
    by Jason Row on 17th February 2026 at 13:00

    As drone fliers we are used to the ever increasing regulation of our hobby/profession. So in 2025 when the UK’s CAA announced it would be changing the rules on UK drone flying, I was concerned but not surprised. However when the new rules were finally announced it wasn’t as bad as feared and in many respects it was a positive move. The post A First Look At The DJI Air 3S appeared first on Light Stalking.

  • Natural Shadows, Macros, Monochromes – The Weekly Community Roundup
    by Dahlia Ambrose on 16th February 2026 at 13:00

    Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up.  It's been an 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 have more members joining the community each week, making the forum experience even more exciting. Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week's photo of the week is by Tersha. The post Natural Shadows, Macros, Monochromes – The Weekly Community Roundup appeared first on Light Stalking.

  • 36 Closeup Portraits Of Birds That Reveal Their Striking Features And Characteristics
    by Dahlia Ambrose on 12th February 2026 at 13:00

    Most wildlife photographers tend to capture environmental photographs so they can include some of the area where the birds live in, but capturing closeup portraits of birds can help to reveal their striking features and characteristics. You will need to use longer focal lengths in order to achieve this. Here are 36 closeup portraits of birds for some inspiration so you can try a different kind of wildlife photography, when you're out in the wilderness or even in a zoo. The post 36 Closeup Portraits Of Birds That Reveal Their Striking Features And Characteristics appeared first on Light Stalking.

  • Master Composition Beyond The Rule Of Thirds With These Resources
    by Dahlia Ambrose on 11th February 2026 at 13:00

    There are no specific rules to compose a photo and it is the photographer's decision on making an image look great according to their plans and visualisation of what they wish to capture. This article has a bunch of tutorials that will help you to move beyond the basic rule of thirds and compose images in various ways, including light and colours. The post Master Composition Beyond The Rule Of Thirds With These Resources appeared first on Light Stalking.

  • Capturing Magic In The Mundane
    by Jason Row on 10th February 2026 at 16:42

    We might look at the dull weather, and perhaps the seemingly dull suburban environment that many of us might live in and think "no photography today." But to do so is to miss a potential gold mine of photographic possibilities. Today we are going to look at capturing the magic in the mundane. The post Capturing Magic In The Mundane appeared first on Light Stalking.

  • Shadow Play, Mobile Photography, Square Crop And More – The Weekly Community Roundup
    by Dahlia Ambrose on 9th February 2026 at 13:00

    Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up.  It's been an 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 have more members joining the community each week, making the forum experience even more exciting. Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week's photo of the week is by Stefanie. The post Shadow Play, Mobile Photography, Square Crop And More – The Weekly Community Roundup appeared first on Light Stalking.

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