Community Photos

The Fstoppers community includes photographers at every level working in every genre imaginable — and this section is where their work lives. Browse images submitted by members, discover photographers whose work resonates with you, and share your own. It's one of the most direct ways to engage with what this community is actually producing.

Fstoppers Photographer of the Month (May 2026): Aaron Duke

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess.

We Review the Arzopa D14: A Stylish, Easy-to-Use Digital Photo Frame

As a photographer, I have always believed that printed photographs hold a special place in our lives, inviting us to pause and relive a moment. But in today’s digital world, where taking images has become effortless, we often find ourselves capturing thousands of photos just for the sake of it, rarely printing any of them.  

The Journey of a Fujifilm GFX Regional Grant Winner

When you’re reading this, I am in Tokyo, Japan, visiting the gallery opening of the 2024 Fujifilm GFX Challenge Grant winners. In late 2024, I got the message that my pitch was selected and I would be getting $5,000 to photograph Canadian drag performers! A dream come true! Read on to find out about my pitch, the selection process, and how I captured the images! 

Fstoppers Photographer of the Month (July 2024): Quan Vu

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess.

How Evgen Bavčar Creates Art Without Sight

Evgen Bavčar, a conceptual artist, has been crafting his unique photography for decades despite losing his sight at the age of 11. His work challenges conventional notions of visual art and highlights the power of imagination and memory. 

Here Are the Less Talked About Features of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3

It seems like the whole world (or at least the photographic world) is buzzing about the new Osmo Pocket 3 from drone maker DJI. It's a portable, full featured kit for video makers, YouTube creatives, and even regular consumers who want to easily capture high quality 4K video with a gimbal mounted camera. 

The Top Images from GuruShots "Tell A Story" Challenge

Our friends over at GuruShots, hosts of "The World’s Greatest Photo Game,” recently offered a challenge where particpants submitted their best images "Tell A Story." There were thousands of entries and millions of votes throughout the contest but the top winners have been selected. See who won as well as the 60 top rated images below.

 

In a World of Infinite Images, What Makes a Photographer?

Photography is a strange thing. Almost everyone listens to music, but very few people actually make it. Almost everyone enjoys a painting in a museum, but how many people do you know who own a set of paintbrushes? And yet, almost everyone takes pictures, usually on a daily basis. So, in a world where images flow at a dizzying rate, what actually makes a photographer?

Are You Using Your Photography Skills to Document Your Life?

Whether hobbyist or professional, photography can be a pursuit that takes up a lot of your time and energy, and when you finally put the camera down, you might not have the desire to pick it up again for a while. That can be a mistake, though, as you possess a special set of skills that put you in a position to document your life and the lives of your family and friends.

Photography When Life Gets in the Way

Photography can be an unforgiving thing. When you are dependent on the light, the time of day, the weather, and more, life getting in the way even in the slightest can derail your plans. What do you do? This great video follows a photographer as he heads out to shoot with his young son in tow and discusses that tricky balance.