Light Stalking

Nothing humbles a photographer faster than trying to take a nice family photo with their own family.

AI can generate a perfect sunset, but can it explain why my lens cap is still on?

Pray for my photographer friend. Nothing’s wrong with him, he just discovered medium format prices.

I always bring my camera just in case I want to feel inadequate outdoors.

My favorite genre of photography is “this looked way cooler in real life.”

Me: I’ll just bring one lens. Also me: arrives sounding like a kitchen drawer full of metal cookware.

Nothing humbles you faster than zooming into a photo you thought was sharp.

The best camera setting is denial.

The best camera setting is denial.

Photography is 10% skill, 20% patience, and 70% pretending you totally meant to shoot it that way.

I didn’t spend thousands on camera gear to take better photos. I spent thousands so I could blame the gear with confidence.

Couples who say 'we don't need a photographer, our friend has a nice camera' are the same people who say 'we don't need a surgeon, our friend has nice knives.

Non-photographers: 'Why do you need more than one lens?' Photographers: 'Why do you need more than one kidney?

Every photographer goes through three phases: auto mode, thinking manual mode makes them a genius, and crying in Lightroom...

"'The best camera is the one you have with you.' Sir, I have six of them in my bag and I still missed the shot."

Shooting in RAW just means I have higher quality photos I'll never edit.

Stop waiting for confidence. Press the shutter and earn it.

Looking to improve your photography composition and don't know where to start? We have put together a list of some free e-books and guides on composition to help you get better at it. There are guides on visual storytelling, choosing the right subjects, and street photography composition, among others, to inspire you. lightstalking.com/6-free-e-books…

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