I haven't been to a photography show for a very long time. In fact, it’s quite possible the last one was in the analogue era. I had tentative plans to visit Photokina in 2020, but we all know what happened then. So with this year’s UK based Photography and Video show taking place in Birmingham, a significantly closer location to me than London, I decided to take the plunge and spend two days there. The post My Experience at The Photography And Video Show 2026 appeared first on Light Stalking.

Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up.  It's been a great week on the Light Stalking forums with some stunning photography by the community and forum discussions. Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week's photo of the week is by Wendy P. The post Nature Vs. Tech, Stunning Landscapes, Wildlife And More – The Weekly Community Roundup appeared first on Light Stalking.

When shooting at wider apertures and shooting at different angles, light leaks and lens flares may be a problem for certain photographers because it softens the image and also may be distracting. Using these elements for the right scene in the right way can lead to effectively creative and dreamy results. In this article we have put together some ordinary photos that look extraordinary because of the presence of light leaks, lens flares and other optical effects. The post Making The Ordinary Look Extraordinary – Photos With Lens Flare, Light Leaks, Optical Effects And More appeared first on Light Stalking.

As photographers, it is not always possible to come up with new ideas and techniques to capture photos creatively. There are times when creative block can have a huge impact and the feeling of being stuck can be quite frustrating. In this article, we have put together a few ideas that will help you to come out of your creative block. The post Here Are Some Photography Ideas For When You Are Feeling Stuck appeared first on Light Stalking.

Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up.  It's been a great week on the Light Stalking forums with some stunning photography by the community and forum discussions. Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week's photo of the week is by Retired Grunt. The post Seasonal Moods, Stunning Nature Photos, Maps Of Life And More – The Weekly Community Roundup appeared first on Light Stalking.

Capturing photos against a black background has a certain mood and atmosphere and these images make the subject stand out. Most of the photos that are shot with a black background help with bringing all the attention to the subject in the frame without any distraction and hence choosing the right light and subject is important. Here are some portraits shot against a black background, that can be an inspirations for your next photoshoot! The post 27 Stunning Portraits Against A Black Background That Can Be An Inspiration For Your Next Photoshoot appeared first on Light Stalking.