https://fstoppers.com/ en Sat, 16 May 2026 01:52:26 -0400 Wed, 13 May 26 12:03:01 -0400 https://fstoppers.com/originals/anker-prime-charging-station-8-1-240w-review-slim-smart-desktop-hub-900833?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/originals/anker-prime-charging-station-8-1-240w-review-slim-smart-desktop-hub-900833?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="en"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2026/03/anker-prime-charger-header2.jpg.webp?itok=XpNXQeH2" width="650" height="366" alt="Smartphone with USB charging hub connected to multiple cables on minimalist desktop"> </a> <p>Chargers are the gear no one thinks about — at least until there is a need. Anker sent their Anker Prime Charging Station (8-in-1, 240W), a smart charger with app control. Who might benefit from this? And why might they need app control?&nbsp;</p>What It Is&nbsp;<p>The Anker Prime Charging Station (8-in-1, 240W) is a desktop hub that packs serious charging capability into a surprisingly small footprint. You can configure the AC outlets, monitor, and schedule with the app. Here are the key specs:</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/originals/anker-prime-charging-station-8-1-240w-review-slim-smart-desktop-hub-900833?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 12:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Anker Prime Charging Station (8-in-1, 240W) Review: A Slim, Smart Desktop Hub for Photographers Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/reviews/huanuo-flowlift-monitor-arm-and-vesa-mount-review-inexpensive-upgrade-actually-900845?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/reviews/huanuo-flowlift-monitor-arm-and-vesa-mount-review-inexpensive-upgrade-actually-900845?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="en"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2026/03/huanuo_flowlift_single-monitor-mount_kenlee_header.jpg.webp?itok=kJPDB1xT" width="650" height="366" alt="Side-by-side comparison of monitor arm setups for creative workstations"> </a> <p dir="ltr">Want to reclaim your desk space and maybe even reduce the pain in your neck by optimizing your viewing angle? Consider a monitor arm. Here, we take a look at the HUANUO FlowLift™ Single Monitor Mount (formerly SS6, but still model HNSS6). I also discuss the HUANUO Universal VESA Mount Adapter Kit (Model HNMUA4), which was needed for my particular monitor. How well did they work? How easy were they to install?&nbsp;</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/reviews/huanuo-flowlift-monitor-arm-and-vesa-mount-review-inexpensive-upgrade-actually-900845?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Thu, 07 May 2026 12:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com HUANUO FlowLift Monitor Arm and VESA Mount Review: An Inexpensive Upgrade That Actually Works Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-how-i-photographed-panoramas-joshua-tree-722881?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-how-i-photographed-panoramas-joshua-tree-722881?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2026/02/img-7834_kenlee_260129_13photos_13sf28iso800_joshua-tree_hidden-valley-pano_panorama-closer-large-rock-farther-away_header_fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=NDwGPAYB" width="650" height="366" alt="Desert landscape with distinctive rock formations and scattered Joshua trees under clear blue sky."> </a> <p>Take a peek behind the scenes at how I created several enormous, detailed night panoramas in Joshua Tree National Park. The surreal landscapes are perfect for this sort of work. Below, I'll walk through the process, gear, and a few discoveries that make panoramas better.&nbsp;</p><p>First, I'll briefly cover the gear. Then I'll explain the process of capturing the panoramas, including how to do this with a "normal" ball head. Finally, I'll share two simple tips that improved consistency.</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-how-i-photographed-panoramas-joshua-tree-722881?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Behind the Scenes: How I Photographed Panoramas in Joshua Tree Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/free-app-navigates-perfectly-zero-cell-signal-722725?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/free-app-navigates-perfectly-zero-cell-signal-722725?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2026/02/header-photofocus-fstoppers_2560x1440-shrunk-down-kenlee-joshua-tree-night-1000x570-for-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=PQLOssI5" width="650" height="366" alt="Memorial stone with engraved text positioned among large boulders under clear blue sky."> </a> <p>If I told you that there was a free app that allows you to navigate flawlessly without needing a cell signal, you'd be interested, wouldn't you? Given that I am a night photographer who frequently navigates in the dark, this is particularly useful. I wanted to share this in case it helps you as much as it has helped me.&nbsp;</p>My Previous Attempts at Navigation&nbsp;<p>I use Google Maps with downloaded maps for day-to-day driving directions. It generally works well for this.</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/free-app-navigates-perfectly-zero-cell-signal-722725?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com The Free App That Navigates Perfectly With Zero Cell Signal Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/film/why-physical-media-making-comeback-among-younger-generations-722024?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/film/why-physical-media-making-comeback-among-younger-generations-722024?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2026/01/header_analog-film-cameras_fstoppers-article-kenlee_header_0.jpg.webp?itok=OxMH8QUc" width="650" height="366" alt="Illuminated display cases in a camera equipment showroom with vintage and modern cameras on shelves."> </a> <p>Film photography, vinyl records, analog synthesizers covered in knobs, cassettes, and other once-obsolete formats have enjoyed a sustained revival. Why is that? Boomers often dismiss this resurgence as a “hipster” trend. But when a trend has been growing, evolving, and attracting new participants for more than 25 years, it’s clear that something deeper is going on.&nbsp;</p> The Need for the Physical <p></p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/film/why-physical-media-making-comeback-among-younger-generations-722024?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:09:01 -0500 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Why Physical Media Is Making a Comeback Among Younger Generations Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/3-most-overlooked-lenses-night-photography-722126?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/3-most-overlooked-lenses-night-photography-722126?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2026/01/header_fstoppers-3-most-overlooked-lenses-for-night-photography-ken-lee-fstoppers_1000x570.jpg.webp?itok=_MnZEd5X" width="650" height="366" alt="Composite image showing satellite dishes against a starry night sky and vintage trucks with red tarps in daylight."> </a> <p>Most night photographers use ultra-wide angle lenses when night falls. And for good reason. If they are photographing the Milky Way, it arcs over a wide expanse of sky. But night photographers shouldn’t sleep on these three lens categories, which can crank up your creativity.&nbsp;</p> <p>The following lenses offer amazing creative opportunities and can help separate your photography from the pack. Even better, they're often great to pull out of your camera backpack when you're feeling stuck or need a creative jolt.</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/3-most-overlooked-lenses-night-photography-722126?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:09:02 -0500 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com The 3 Most Overlooked Lenses for Night Photography Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/reviews/wandrd-prvke-21l-zip-v4-review-best-bag-photography-and-more-900145?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/reviews/wandrd-prvke-21l-zip-v4-review-best-bag-photography-and-more-900145?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="en"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2026/02/header-prvke-12l-v4-zip-fstoppers_kenlee_header-1000x570px.jpg.webp?itok=DRf-hWLs" width="650" height="366" alt="Two olive-green travel backpacks displayed side-by-side on desert ground with cacti and rocks in background."> </a> <p>The WANDRD PRVKE 21 L has been a popular camera bag, typically nailing its Kickstarter campaign goals just minutes after launching. V4 of this bag has just been released. This is a review of the 21 L Zip, with this model dispensing with the roll-top. I'll go over what I like and what I didn't like.&nbsp;</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/reviews/wandrd-prvke-21l-zip-v4-review-best-bag-photography-and-more-900145?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:06:07 -0500 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com WANDRD PRVKE 21L Zip V4 Review: Best Bag for Photography and More? Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/step-step-light-painting-desert-tow-truck-star-trails-718860?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/step-step-light-painting-desert-tow-truck-star-trails-718860?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/12/img-6463_kenlee_251017_1hr24mtotal_3mf8iso400_nelson-ghost-town-dark-sky_sky_tow-truck-star-trails_header_fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=tickQcyt" width="650" height="366" alt="Two rusted vintage pickup trucks positioned side-by-side in a desert landscape at night, with star trails streaking across the dark sky and a cross silhouetted on a distant hill."> </a> <p>I wanted to photograph and light paint a super-long exposure of a vintage tow truck with long star trails, but I also needed to do this quickly so I could continue teaching workshop participants. How did I do this? I’ll take you behind the scenes of my desert ghost town long-exposure photo.</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/step-step-light-painting-desert-tow-truck-star-trails-718860?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:04:01 -0500 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Step-by-Step: Light Painting a Desert Tow Truck With Star Trails Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/end-night-photography-education-joshua-tree-719134?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/end-night-photography-education-joshua-tree-719134?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/12/img-8499_kenlee_250623_9verticalstack_26sf28iso4000_joshua-tree-pano1-spherical-fill-edges-across-from-jumbo-rocks-milky-way-pano_header-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=dYWNqIEr" width="650" height="366" alt="Desert landscape with large granite rock formations under a starry night sky with visible Milky Way."> </a> <p>One of the joys of discovering Joshua Tree National Park is learning how to photograph the night sky through night photography workshops and classes. "Half the Park is After Dark" is a National Park Service campaign slogan, after all. But this may be coming to an end.&nbsp;</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/end-night-photography-education-joshua-tree-719134?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:40:56 -0500 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Is This the End of Night Photography Education in Joshua Tree? Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/gear/holiday-gift-gear-guide-night-photographers-711547?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/gear/holiday-gift-gear-guide-night-photographers-711547?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/09/img-7465_kenlee_241022_20sf28iso3200_owens_valley-enhanced-nr_mobius_arch_milky_way_single_exposure_no_light_painting_crop_header-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=Yb0uS8hq" width="650" height="366" alt="Massive boulder with natural arch framing distant mountains under starry night sky with Milky Way visible."> </a> <p>As night photographers, we sometimes have different needs than a lot of everyday photographers out there. I thought I’d make a gift guide that has us night photographers squarely in mind.&nbsp;</p> Under $25 Powerpax Slimline AAA Battery Storage Caddy <p>Available via Amazon</p> <p></p> <p>These types of caddies protect batteries nicely, with the batteries never falling out of the bag. I like that both ends of the battery are protected. This keeps your terminals from touching—something that TSA agents will love.</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/gear/holiday-gift-gear-guide-night-photographers-711547?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:04:01 -0500 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Holiday Gift Gear Guide for Night Photographers Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/one-accessory-didnt-know-needed-night-photography-711382?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/one-accessory-didnt-know-needed-night-photography-711382?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/09/img-8232_kenlee_250621_25stacked_20sf28iso3200_joshua-tree-near-wonderland-ranch-trees-centered-mask_header-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=JyVmWv3i" width="650" height="366" alt="Joshua tree silhouetted against starry night sky with Milky Way visible above desert landscape."> </a> <p>Most night photographers never seem to have this one accessory with them. But they should. We're talking small gear, huge impact. I'll go over nine great uses for this accessory too. And one reason may have saved someone's life!&nbsp;</p> What Should You Have in Your Backpack for Night Photography? <p>I'm sure you can produce a list: a DSLR or mirrorless camera, a lens with a wide aperture, a sturdy tripod, an intervalometer, associated cables, microfiber cloth, spare batteries, and water.</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/one-accessory-didnt-know-needed-night-photography-711382?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:04:01 -0500 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com The One Accessory You Didn’t Know You Needed for Night Photography Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/4-tripods-give-best-bang-your-buck-710844?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/4-tripods-give-best-bang-your-buck-710844?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/09/img-7473_kenlee_241022_20stacked_20sf8iso3200_owens_valley_mobius_arch_milky_way_crop_header-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=MYLRXGBW" width="650" height="366" alt="Milky Way galaxy arching over a natural rock arch formation under a starry night sky with a visible meteor."> </a> <p>Choosing a tripod can be agonizing. The good news? You don’t need to empty your wallet to get one. As a night photographer, I'll reveal four great tripods for photography that nail the sweet spot for stability, functionality, weight—and yes, price. After all, if a tripod can survive a night photographer’s abuse, it’ll be more than good enough for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'll discuss the four tripods that I think are great without breaking the bank. But first, a quick discussion of why I think they're great might be helpful.</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/4-tripods-give-best-bang-your-buck-710844?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:04:01 -0500 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com 4 Tripods That Give You the Best Bang for Your Buck Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/can-be-photographer-if-youre-colorblind-710595?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/can-be-photographer-if-youre-colorblind-710595?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/09/img-4843_kenlee_october2019trip_191009_2209_12mtotal_3mf8iso320_goldome-startrails-cyanidetanks_header_fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=1Y70NUVv" width="650" height="366" alt="Large industrial storage tanks with bold red and white street art mural against clear blue sky."> </a> <p>“Why does that dog look green?” From that startling comment, my parents discovered that I was red-green colorblind. But is it possible to be a colorblind photographer? We examine this interesting dilemma.&nbsp;</p> If You Are Colorblind, Do You Only See Black and White? <p>Some people think that if someone is colorblind, they see only black and white. However, that is an extremely rare occurrence.</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/can-be-photographer-if-youre-colorblind-710595?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:06:01 -0500 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Can You Be a Photographer If You’re Colorblind? Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/reviews/pentax-star-af-autofocus-yes-its-good-712867?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/reviews/pentax-star-af-autofocus-yes-its-good-712867?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/09/header-pentax-star_af-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=TH3aPt8y" width="650" height="366" alt="Desert landscape with silhouetted Joshua trees against a starry night sky with visible Milky Way."> </a> <p>Pentax released Star AF in the United States recently. Of course, I had to kick the tires on it. And yeah, it's good. Really good. I describe my “real-world” experience with it during two night photography trips to Joshua Tree National Park in California to photograph the Milky Way.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p></p> What Is Star AF? <p></p> <p>Let's start off by having Ricoh describe it:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/reviews/pentax-star-af-autofocus-yes-its-good-712867?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:06:01 -0500 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Pentax Star AF Autofocus: Yes, It's That Good Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/most-romantic-night-photo-ever-thanks-flashlight-710269?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/most-romantic-night-photo-ever-thanks-flashlight-710269?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/08/img-8232_kenlee_250621_25stacked_20sf28iso3200_joshua-tree-near-wonderland-ranch-trees-centered-mask_header-fstoppers_0.jpg.webp?itok=tpv2i0QH" width="650" height="366" alt="Gnarled Joshua tree silhouetted against a starry night sky with the Milky Way visible overhead."> </a> <p>Think about the most important photo you want to create. Is it a great wedding photo of celebrities? Maybe documenting a historic event? I've had photos published in <em>National Geographic</em>, had museum exhibitions, and won awards. But it turns out the most important (and romantic) photo I've made was a simple night photo created with a flashlight!&nbsp;</p> "How Are You Going to Propose to Your Girlfriend?" <p>I was having lunch with a co-worker named Sherri when she asked this question about Lisa.</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/most-romantic-night-photo-ever-thanks-flashlight-710269?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:06:01 -0500 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com The Most Romantic Night Photo Ever (Thanks to a Flashlight!) Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/why-everyone-thinks-your-night-photos-are-fake-710212?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/why-everyone-thinks-your-night-photos-are-fake-710212?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/08/img-7659_kenlee_241024_25frames-15sf28iso3200_139sf28iso400_nelson_ghost_town_dark_sky_airplane_in_ground_starry_sky_header-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=5tn6HK-H" width="650" height="366" alt="Abandoned military aircraft wreckage mounted on a desert hillside at night under starry sky."> </a> <p>"That's not real, that's AI!" If you post night photos on social media, you've most likely received comments like this before. It's the new way of saying, "You Photoshopped that!" Why do so many people think night photos are fake?&nbsp;</p> <p>Ten or twelve years ago, I didn't get very many people commenting that my night photos were fake. So what changed?</p> <p></p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/why-everyone-thinks-your-night-photos-are-fake-710212?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:06:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Why Everyone Thinks Your Night Photos Are Fake Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/5-steps-photograph-giant-desert-dragon-night-710598?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/5-steps-photograph-giant-desert-dragon-night-710598?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/09/img-9277kenlee_2015-12-28_0139_28mintotal-2minf63iso200-4000k_40mm_borregosprings-rattledragon_star_trails_header-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=S4DIzYF9" width="650" height="366" alt="Large wooden dragon sculpture with elaborate carved details stands in a desert landscape under a starry night sky."> </a> <p>How do you go about photographing and "light painting" a 350-foot-long dragon serpent? There were also some problems to solve. I'll reveal all the behind-the-scenes secrets and more of how I captured this giant dragon under the stars.&nbsp;</p> <p>Admittedly, there’s a lot happening in this photo. You’ve got the enormous dragon serpent. You’ve got long streaks in the sky showing star movement. And somehow, the dragon itself is glowing just enough to show off all the incredible scales and detail—without looking garish. So, how did I pull it off?</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/5-steps-photograph-giant-desert-dragon-night-710598?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:12:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com 5 Steps to Photograph a Giant Desert Dragon at Night Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/bts/4-podcasts-photographers-should-be-binge-listening-right-now-710348?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/bts/4-podcasts-photographers-should-be-binge-listening-right-now-710348?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/08/img--250829_kenlee-fstoppers-podcasts-iphone-in-hand_p1000806_header-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=HSxwptJm" width="650" height="366" alt="Smartphone displaying a photography education website with course listings and instructor profiles."> </a> <p>Here are five podcasts you should be listening to right now. Hit play, grab your coffee, and get inspired. When I am walking or driving, I’ve got five that I always snare in my podcast catcher. You’ll love them no matter what kind of photography you do.&nbsp;</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/bts/4-podcasts-photographers-should-be-binge-listening-right-now-710348?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:06:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com 4 Podcasts Photographers Should Be Binge-Listening to Right Now Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/reviews/checked-out-40-powerextra-df-400-flash-heres-how-it-fared-711508?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/reviews/checked-out-40-powerextra-df-400-flash-heres-how-it-fared-711508?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/09/powerextra_d-400-flash-header-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=VOIFak1Q" width="650" height="366" alt="Nikon camera with external flash mounted on top, displayed on wooden surface with three field usage examples shown on right."> </a> <p>How good is a $40 flash? We kick the tires on the Powerextra DF-400, a budget hot-shoe flash intended for DSLR and mirrorless shooters who want more power and flexibility than a built-in flash without breaking the bank. It offers only manual control plus a couple of simple wireless trigger modes.&nbsp;</p> The Thought Behind Reviewing Something Absurdly Inexpensive <p></p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/reviews/checked-out-40-powerextra-df-400-flash-heres-how-it-fared-711508?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:06:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com We Checked Out the $40 Powerextra DF-400 Flash: Here's How It Fared Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-light-painting-desert-ghost-town-night-711208?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-light-painting-desert-ghost-town-night-711208?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/09/img-5476_kenlee_250907_149sf8iso200_desert-center_building-machine-red-light_crop_header_fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=zgtrADsH" width="650" height="366" alt="Abandoned roadside diner with boarded red doors and deteriorating wooden roof against clear blue sky."> </a> <p>I set out to photograph and light paint a collapsing market in Desert Center, California. Here’s how I pulled it off. I'll take you behind the scenes of my desert ghost town night photography safari.&nbsp;</p> <p>There were some issues with attempting to photograph this abandoned market with a collapsing roof in a hot, dusty desert ghost town. I did the entire photo in a single exposure, however. This was despite contending with lights from nearby interfering with my light painting, hot weather combined with high humidity, and so much more.</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-light-painting-desert-ghost-town-night-711208?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:06:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Behind-The-Scenes: Light Painting a Desert Ghost Town at Night Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/ghost-mode-becoming-invisible-your-night-photo-when-light-painting-708633?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/ghost-mode-becoming-invisible-your-night-photo-when-light-painting-708633?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/08/img-0554_kenlee_231026_2mf8iso200_kansas_eastern_lockheed_lodestar_pentax_clouds_teal_interior_header_fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=VGS52Nsz" width="650" height="366" alt="Abandoned aircraft fuselage with detached wing panel sits in overgrown field under dramatic blue sky."> </a> <p>Want to walk through your own night photo while remaining invisible? It'd be a great superpower for light painting. It turns out night photographers do it all the time. And it’s not Photoshop magic. It’s a simple trick for light painting that works with long exposure night photography that will take your night photography to the next level.&nbsp;</p> The Superpower of Invisibility <p></p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/ghost-mode-becoming-invisible-your-night-photo-when-light-painting-708633?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:06:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Ghost Mode: Becoming Invisible in Your Night Photo When Light Painting Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/us-users-can-now-autofocus-stars-pentax-k-1-710786?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/us-users-can-now-autofocus-stars-pentax-k-1-710786?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/09/img-8051_kenlee_pentax-k-1_for_photofocus_articles_210708_1255_night_pentax_coffee-table-portrait-photos-for-articles_header-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=CysZ1Vl0" width="650" height="366" alt="Two Pentax film cameras positioned on a wooden surface, showing K-7 and K-x models with manual lens focus rings."> </a> <p>Do you wish your camera could autofocus on stars—without reframing? Good news. The venerable Pentax K-1 DSLR now has Star AF available in the U.S. Autofocusing on pinpoint stars just got a whole lot easier—and you can forget endless pixel-peeping.&nbsp;</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/us-users-can-now-autofocus-stars-pentax-k-1-710786?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:59:29 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com U.S. Users Can Now Autofocus on Stars With Pentax K-1 Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/six-must-have-apps-night-and-day-photography-708403?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/six-must-have-apps-night-and-day-photography-708403?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/08/img-6670_kenlee_2017-06-08_1947_junetrip_grand-canyon_sunset-5th-15th-f18iso400_srgb-header_fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=L6Ke4xQQ" width="650" height="366" alt="Grand Canyon landscape at sunset with golden light illuminating layered rock formations and deep shadows in the valleys."> </a> <p>If you want to find out about six essential apps for night (and day) photography, you've come to the right place. Whether you have iOS or Android, these apps will greatly enhance your photography. The sixth one is surely one that doesn't make it on many photography app lists!&nbsp;</p> Clear Outside <p></p> <p>Free:&nbsp;Android or iOS</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/six-must-have-apps-night-and-day-photography-708403?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:04:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Six Must-Have Apps for Night (and Day) Photography Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/five-reasons-never-use-auto-white-balance-night-photos-708387?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/five-reasons-never-use-auto-white-balance-night-photos-708387?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/08/img-1698_kenlee_borregosprings14-dragonheadstartrails-2014-06-18-0210-d610-50min-30sf35iso1000-fstoppers_header.jpg.webp?itok=XVdtkUNf" width="650" height="366" alt="Large wooden dragon sculpture in desert landscape beneath circular star trails from long exposure."> </a> <p>Auto White Balance (AWB) works for some scenarios. Night photography is not one of them. Here are five solid reasons to ditch AWB—and how doing so can instantly improve your night photography game.&nbsp;</p> <p>During the day, your camera does a decent job of guessing an accurate white balance. During the night, it struggles. Night photography is one area where it's better to set a manual white balance. Sure, you can change your white balance later in post-processing. But here are five reasons why you should set it manually.</p> <p></p> 1. Accurate Image in LCD <p></p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/five-reasons-never-use-auto-white-balance-night-photos-708387?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:06:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Five Reasons to Never Use Auto White Balance for Night Photos Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-heart-rock-night-photo-708410?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-heart-rock-night-photo-708410?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/08/img-8172_kenlee_250527_25stacked_15sf28iso4000_joshua-tree_heart-rock_nikon-back-sls-starry-skies_header-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=HbY5H0d6" width="650" height="366" alt="Large heart-shaped rock illuminated in vivid red against a dark desert landscape under a starry night sky."> </a> <p>Yes, there's really a rock in the shape of a heart in Joshua Tree National Park! This is the story behind this night photo, including how I went about lighting it.&nbsp;</p> What Is Light Painting? <p></p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-heart-rock-night-photo-708410?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:04:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Behind the Scenes: Heart Rock Night Photo Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-four-easy-steps-light-painting-abandoned-home-night-705778?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-four-easy-steps-light-painting-abandoned-home-night-705778?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/07/img-5362_kenlee_250610_2mf9iso200_joshua-tree-modern-abandoned-house-blue-chair-in-middle_cropagainonsides_header.jpg.webp?itok=Fyf8UeRN" width="650" height="366" alt="Person in plank position on bench inside blue-lit studio with large windows overlooking desert landscape."> </a> <p>We take you behind the scenes to reveal how you can use handheld light to create photos such as this mysterious abandoned modern house in the Mojave Desert.&nbsp;</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-four-easy-steps-light-painting-abandoned-home-night-705778?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Behind the Scenes: Four Easy Steps Light Painting an Abandoned Home at Night Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/whats-difference-between-blending-and-composites-703422?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/whats-difference-between-blending-and-composites-703422?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/06/img-7587_kenlee_241023_15sf25iso4000_owens_valley_convict_lake_milky_way_comet_c-2023_fstoppers_header.jpg.webp?itok=hIzRp2rI" width="650" height="366" alt="Milky Way galaxy stretches across a starlit night sky above snow-capped mountains and a dark alpine lake."> </a> <p>Is there a difference between blending and compositing in post-processing? Some photographers make no distinction between the two. But for many, there's a notable difference. It can represent the difference between deception and handling noise or dynamic range.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've noticed that night photographers in particular find it important to distinguish between blending and compositing. I’m going to describe how most night photographers use the two terms.</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/whats-difference-between-blending-and-composites-703422?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com What's the Difference Between Blending and Composites? Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/practical-advice-photographing-perseids-meteor-shower-705751?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/practical-advice-photographing-perseids-meteor-shower-705751?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/07/img-7451_kenlee_motor-transport-museum_201126_0000_19pt8mtotal_149sf8iso250_fisheye_rinternational-loadstar-1600-truck-front-grill-red-brighter-straighter-header-fstoppers-2560x1440px.jpg.webp?itok=cvpSSt9T" width="650" height="366" alt="Abandoned truck with red cab and green hood photographed head-on at night with star trails streaking across the sky."> </a> <p>The Perseid meteor shower is often the most spectacular meteor shower in the Northern Hemisphere due to frequency as well as its appearance in summer. Here's how to photograph it!&nbsp;</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/practical-advice-photographing-perseids-meteor-shower-705751?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Practical Advice for Photographing the Perseids Meteor Shower Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/essential-guide-using-intervalometers-night-photography-705756?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/essential-guide-using-intervalometers-night-photography-705756?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/07/img-6322_kenlee_ojo-oro-arch_200517_0207_earth-135sf25iso400_sky17photosat15sf25iso4000_milkyway-landscape-low-lookingup_fstoppers_header.jpg.webp?itok=_grgP3u_" width="650" height="366" alt="Milky Way galaxy stretching across night sky above desert rock formations with natural arch."> </a> <p>An intervalometer are inexpensive and invaluable. We will break down what it is, how it can help you, and how to use it.&nbsp;</p> What on Earth Is an Intervalometer? <p>An intervalometer is basically a remote shutter release that offers more controls. It allows you to tell the camera shutter when to shoot, how long the shutter should stay open, and how long the shutter should remain closed until it opens again.</p> <p>Night photographers use intervalometers to create the following:</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/essential-guide-using-intervalometers-night-photography-705756?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Essential Guide for Using Intervalometers for Night Photography Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/gear/essential-tips-air-travel-your-camera-gear-701772?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/gear/essential-tips-air-travel-your-camera-gear-701772?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/05/img-4117_iphone_wandrd_prvke_31l_camera_bag_review_fstoppers_header.jpg.webp?itok=0za_1TgJ" width="650" height="366" alt="Professional camera backpack with organized gear compartments containing cameras, lenses, and photography accessories."> </a> <p>Air travel can be filled with uncertainty, and more so with camera gear. I've traveled domestically in the United States and internationally as well, learning a few strategies along the way. I'll share some of these tips to help you fly with photography equipment a little easier.&nbsp;</p> Get Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check <p></p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/gear/essential-tips-air-travel-your-camera-gear-701772?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:03:02 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Essential Tips for Air Travel with Your Camera Gear Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/artificial-intelligence/when-it-okay-use-ai-generated-images-your-photography-701574?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/artificial-intelligence/when-it-okay-use-ai-generated-images-your-photography-701574?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/05/img-3949-kenlee_250211-30sf4iso800-joshua-tree-np---hidden-valley-joshua-tree-rocks-landscape---cloudy_ufo_brontosaurus-ai-header-fstoppers_ufo-dinosaur_mushroomcloud-robots.jpg.webp?itok=OBMzpkmn" width="650" height="366" alt="Composite illustration combining desert landscape with Joshua tree, dinosaur, and surreal sky elements."> </a> <p>I can already see it. Many of you are clenching your fists and saying, "Never!" Certainly, there are many cases in which it's not acceptable to use AI-generated images for your photography. First, I'm going to discuss several instances of when it might be okay to use AI-generated images for photography. Then we'll examine the not-so-great applications.&nbsp;</p> Acceptable Uses of AI-Generated Images <p></p> <p>I can think of three uses in which I believe it's okay to use some AI-generated images in your photography.</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/artificial-intelligence/when-it-okay-use-ai-generated-images-your-photography-701574?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com When Is it Okay to Use AI-Generated Images for Your Photography? Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-photo-photographing-observatory-underneath-starry-night-sky-701589?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-photo-photographing-observatory-underneath-starry-night-sky-701589?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/05/img-5086_kenlee_250508_34mtotal-2mf8iso400_29-palms-skys-the-limit-observatory_startrails_header_fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=dB4P0as_" width="650" height="366" alt="Observatory dome with open slot revealing illuminated red telescope against star trail sky."> </a> <p>How might you take a night photo of an observatory near the entrance of Joshua Tree National Park?&nbsp;We take you behind the scenes to discuss photographing this image for a local magazine and some quick problem-solving. And you'll learn more about how to create photos such as this.&nbsp;</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-photo-photographing-observatory-underneath-starry-night-sky-701589?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com Behind the Photo: Photographing an Observatory Underneath the Starry Night Sky Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/best-led-lights-light-painting-subjects-night-700830?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/best-led-lights-light-painting-subjects-night-700830?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/05/img-7126_kenlee_2017-06-22_0250_owens-valley_20sf24iso4000_alabama-hills_mobius-arch_milkyway-header-fstoppers.jpg.webp?itok=mOiWJzSq" width="650" height="366" alt="Milky Way galaxy framed through a natural stone arch formation against a starry night sky."> </a> <p>What LED lights are the best tools for you to light paint subjects at night? Let's start with the most inexpensive light painting choices and work our way up.&nbsp;</p> What Is Light Painting? <p></p> <p>Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. It's often used as an umbrella term that includes light drawing, light writing, and kinetic light painting/camera rotation (moving the camera instead of the light).</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/best-led-lights-light-painting-subjects-night-700830?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com The Best LED Lights for Light Painting Subjects at Night Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/beginners-guide-light-painting-subjects-700840?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/beginners-guide-light-painting-subjects-700840?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/05/img-7707-kenlee-241024_265sf28iso400_25stack_15sf28iso3200-nelson-ghost-town-dark-sky-barn-long-exposure-with-light-painting-header_fstoppers_0.jpg.webp?itok=gwF0vhX9" width="650" height="366" alt="Weathered wooden general store at night beneath a starlit sky, illuminated by warm interior light and vintage neon signage."> </a> <p>You can learn how to light paint subjects in a matter of minutes. You'll learn how to do it well. And you'll learn how to do it inexpensively (if you want). Let's go!&nbsp;</p> First, What is Light Painting? <p></p> <p>Many photographers use "light painting" to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. It's often used as an umbrella term that includes light drawing, light writing, and kinetic light painting/camera rotation (moving the camera instead of the light).</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/beginners-guide-light-painting-subjects-700840?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com The Beginner's Guide to Light Painting Subjects Ken Lee https://fstoppers.com/reviews/mighty-grecell-2400-w-ups-portable-power-station-location-shoots-700160?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles <a href="https://fstoppers.com/reviews/mighty-grecell-2400-w-ups-portable-power-station-location-shoots-700160?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles" hreflang="und"><img loading="eager" src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/16_9_max_650/s3/lead/2025/05/imgp4961_kenlee_250502_iso-400_grecell-power-station-h2400-2400w-fstoppers_side_header.jpg.webp?itok=mzqtkiJf" width="650" height="366" alt="Duracell H2400 portable power station with attached solar panel and charging cable on outdoor wooden surface."> </a> <p>If you are a photographer who works remotely, shoots all-day events, doesn't have access to electricity, or needs to power numerous devices, a powerhouse such as the GRECELL H2400 2400W Portable Power Station is valuable. Even better, it's also a UPS. It'll keep it all going.&nbsp;</p> <p>[<a href="https://fstoppers.com/reviews/mighty-grecell-2400-w-ups-portable-power-station-location-shoots-700160?utm_source=fstoppers&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles">Read More</a>]</p> Thu, 29 May 2025 17:03:01 -0400 Recent articles from Ken Lee on Fstoppers.com The Mighty GRECELL 2,400 W UPS Portable Power Station for On-Location Shoots Ken Lee