There are certain features to look for in a lens if you wish to get into serious portrait photography. Besides, as you practice capturing portraits and want to expand your possibilities, you will need more than one lens in your kit based on your style of shooting. Here are some of the best lenses for portrait photography. The post The Best Lens For Portraits In 2025 appeared first on Light Stalking.

Polaroid, the company famous for its instant film and cameras has released a new instant camera, the Polaroid Flip. The camera comes with features like zone focus and scene analysis that can help prevent exposure and focus issues. The post Polaroid Has Unveiled Its New Sonar Autofocus Instant Camera – The Polaroid Flip appeared first on Light Stalking.

There’s a lot of controversy around generative AI, particularly when it comes down to the question of “how did it get this good this fast.” Well, one answer is somewhat glaringly obvious and that is that these models have trained themselves on existing libraries of media. And that has largely proven to be the case. The post Meta to Resume AI Training on EU User Posts appeared first on Light Stalking.

I once won a photography competition with a $50 camera, so no, gear doesn’t matter. I could end this article right here, except gear does matter in many circumstances. So when I see the arguments on social media about this subject, it always seems to be painted in black and white, clearly, it isn't. Today I want to explore this area a little more and look at why the “gear (doesn’t) matter" argument is much more nuanced than social media would suggest. The post Does Gear Really Matter in Photography? It’s Not That Simple appeared first on Light Stalking.

Meta, the company once known as Facebook, is facing an existential crisis in the US courts and it could result in an entirely different social media landscape. That’s because attorneys in the US are seeking to dismantle Meta’s empire, separating Facebook from Instagram and WhatsApp, all in the name of healthy competition. But given the The post Meta Facing Breakup in Antitrust Trial appeared first on Light Stalking.

This week, we keep on exploring the essence of movement — so you can expect some exquisite examples of swift imagery from our talented community. In case you are intrigued by this challenge but feeling not ready for sharing, you can still practice at your own pace. Freezing motion in photography is a huge challenge, and you should not feel less capable due to some odd or unexpected results. Something to consider though, is picking the right subjects and predicting their upcoming movements. If you nail at this, you might start getting some impactful and memorable results. Also, focusing on moments of tension while presenting unusual or uncommon scenes can make your shots more interesting and complex. The post Deep Blue Hoops, Frozen Moments and Moody Tulips! appeared first on Light Stalking.