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  • What Hope Looks Like: Photographing Recovery at Springs Rescue Mission
    by Michael Bonocore on 10th February 2026 at 22:28

    Most people dread receiving their monthly electric bill. For a Colorado Springs man named Thomas, however, receiving his first utility statement in his own name was cause for celebration. After six years living in a tent on the streets, Thomas now has an apartment, a job, and a piece of mail worth framing. Through a decade of work with Springs Rescue Mission, Thomas’ is just one of the many stories of transformation that photographer Aaron Anderson has documented in an ongoing project capturing hope and recovery. [Read More]

  • BeerPAN 35mm SLR Makes Panoramic Film Photography Accessible
    by Kate Garibaldi on 10th February 2026 at 22:15

    Photographer and tinkerer Robin Beerman is bringing analog panoramic photography to a wider audience with the BeerPAN, a fully mechanical 35mm panoramic SLR designed to be accessible, repairable, and eventually open-sourced. [Read More]

  • Tamron Says It Will Launch 10 Lenses in 2026
    by Jeremy Gray on 10th February 2026 at 20:59

    In Tamron's newly published FY2025 financial results, the company not only detailed its financial performance over the full fiscal year 2025 but offered key insights into its plans for 2026 and beyond, including how many lenses it plans to release in FY2026. [Read More]

  • Free FilmMeter App Is an Analog Photographer’s Best Friend
    by Jeremy Gray on 10th February 2026 at 19:54

    Photographer Zachary Hou shoots film, so he decided to build an iPhone app to help him out. The new app, FilmMeter, combines multiple useful features into a single, entirely free application, and it looks as pretty as it is useful. [Read More]

  • US Air Force Bans Meta Smart Glasses Over Operational Security
    by Matt Growcoot on 10th February 2026 at 18:54

    The U.S. Air Force has banned personnel from wearing smart glasses that have "photo, video, or artificial intelligence capabilities" while in uniform. [Read More]

  • MetaBox Is an SSD-Based NAS Designed for Photographers and Videographers
    by Kate Garibaldi on 10th February 2026 at 18:36

    Orico has announced an upgraded M.2 NVMe SSD-compatible version of its MetaBox Series, a private cloud NAS designed for photographers, videographers, and creatives who need reliable, high-capacity storage without relying on subscription-based cloud services. [Read More]

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  • File Formats Decoded: Raw, DNG, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, HEIF, and When Each Actually Makes Sense
    by Alex Cooke on 10th February 2026 at 22:02

    Every photographer makes decisions about file formats constantly, yet most of us operate on habit, hearsay, or whatever our camera defaulted to when we first pulled it out of the box. The problem is that choosing the wrong format at the wrong stage of your workflow can quietly destroy your editing flexibility, balloon your storage needs, break compatibility with clients and labs, or degrade your images in ways you won't notice until it's too late. [Read More]

  • How the Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro Z Earned a Permanent Spot in My Kit
    by Christopher Malcolm on 10th February 2026 at 20:02

    Today, the new Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro Z Mount lens comes to Nikon cameras. You know, sometimes a lens will just scratch you right where you itch. It can be hard to explain. Sometimes you’ll shoot with two lenses, both sharing the same focal range. In practical terms, you are expecting essentially the same result. But maybe one is slightly warmer than the other, maybe one is slightly lighter than the other, and next thing you know, you’ve discovered a valuable tool that becomes a permanent part of your rotation. [Read More]

  • Photoshop Generative Credits: Where They Hide and How Fast They Drop
    by Alex Cooke on 10th February 2026 at 19:02

    Photoshop’s generative credits determine how freely you can use newer AI tools, and most people don’t know where to see their balance. That uncertainty turns routine edits into guesswork, especially when premium models are involved.  [Read More]

  • The Best Lens Ever Made for Nikon APS-C Cameras? — Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro
    by Simon Burn on 10th February 2026 at 17:02

    I like to carry minimal gear and travel light when on vacation or a travel photography adventure, and my favorite camera hasn’t changed after 7 years of ownership—it’s the Nikon Z50. Finding the right lens has always been a struggle, though, until I got my hands on Viltrox’s AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro.  [Read More]

  • Buying The Instax Mini Link+? Watch This Before You Pay Extra
    by Alex Cooke on 10th February 2026 at 15:02

    The instax mini Link+ is a small shift in how you move from a screen to a physical print, and it’s aimed at the moments when a phone image feels too disposable. If you care about handing someone a real Instax Mini print at an event, or building a wall of tiny proof prints from a shoot, the tradeoffs in this printer are worth knowing before you buy.  [Read More]

  • A Real-World Look at 7Artisans’ New 25mm and 35mm f/1.8 Lenses
    by Alex Cooke on 10th February 2026 at 13:02

    Choosing between 25mm and 35mm on APS-C sounds simple until you see how differently they shape a scene, especially with fast apertures. These two focal lengths control how much environment you show, how close you feel to the subject, and how hard the background falls away.  [Read More]

Photography-life:

  • 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.

  • The End of an Era—Coal Mining in Europe: A Photo Essay by Petr Chodura
    by Libor Vaicenbacher on 4th February 2026 at 21:34

    For both economic and environmental reasons, coal mining in Europe is nearing its end. One by one, the last mines are closing their doors after decades filled with hard work, danger, and countless human stories. At the end of January, deep black coal mining came to an end in my homeland, the Czech Republic, following in the footsteps of other European countries such as Germany and the UK.

  • Why You Might Not Want to Clone
    by Jason Polak on 4th February 2026 at 05:20

    Recently on our Member Page, we've gotten quite a few questions along the lines of, "is it okay to clone this out?" Obviously, everyone has to decide for themselves what they're willing to clone out, but I think there are some good reasons not to clone as a photographer.

  • Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB Review
    by Jason Polak on 3rd February 2026 at 05:15

    We've updated our review of the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB with detailed tests from our lab showing distortion, chromatic aberration, vignetting, and sharpness! How does it perform, and does it compare favorably against the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S? Find out today in our review.

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.

  • Stunning Landscapes Captured In Timeless Black And White
    by Dahlia Ambrose on 5th February 2026 at 13:00

    Landscape photography is a skill that is mastered with continuous practice and this genre requires mastering light, composition, metering, etc., to get the best results. You will also need to have a good idea of how to post process your images to get the right exposure, colour balance, etc., so your images can look their best for print or for sharing online. Here are some stunning landscape images captured in black and white. The post Stunning Landscapes Captured In Timeless Black And White appeared first on Light Stalking.

  • Learn These Simple Tips And Master The Art Of Landscape Photography
    by Dahlia Ambrose on 4th February 2026 at 13:00

    Landscape photography is a very interesting genre and landscape as a subject is something that keeps changing through out the day as the light changes and also through the seasons and weather. So even if you are visiting a particular place often, you can come home with different images each time and it may be because of transformations due to the light, weather or the seasons. In this article, we have put together a list of tutorials to help you master the art of landscape photography. The post Learn These Simple Tips And Master The Art Of Landscape Photography appeared first on Light Stalking.

  • Dynamic Rhythms, Hi-Key Shots, Amazing Sports And More! – The Weekly Community Roundup
    by Dahlia Ambrose on 2nd February 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. Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week's photo of the week is by Pat. The post Dynamic Rhythms, Hi-Key Shots, Amazing Sports And More! – The Weekly Community Roundup appeared first on Light Stalking.

  • Magical Photos That Show The Beauty Of The World Wrapped In Frost
    by Dahlia Ambrose on 29th January 2026 at 13:00

    It is the Winter season in the Northern Hemisphere and a time that is great for photographing the season creatively. A lot of the flora are dormant, while some are dry and dead, but it is a time when the frost makes these look beautiful. Whether you are a landscape, nature or macro photographer, there is something that you can photograph during the Winter season. The post Magical Photos That Show The Beauty Of The World Wrapped In Frost appeared first on Light Stalking.

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