London Photography Awards — Three Still Life Recognitions (2026)
Honored to share that three of my still life light paintings were recognized in the 2026 London Photography Awards, Still
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Welcome to The Art of Light and Shadow, a fine art photography blog by Bobby Izquierdo, featuring narrative still life photography, light painting photography, and architectural nightscape photography. Based in Pittsboro, North Carolina, Bobby creates carefully crafted fine art images that explore themes of memory, time, atmosphere, and human presence through controlled illumination and visual storytelling.
This photography blog offers behind-the-scenes insight into the creative process behind fine art still life photography and nightscape photography, including lighting techniques, composition studies, conceptual storytelling, and reflections on the artistic process. Readers will discover articles about light painting photography, archival pigment prints, photography workshops, creative inspiration, camera techniques, and the intersection of art and technology.
From cinematic still lifes and symbolic objects to dramatic architectural nightscapes, The Art of Light and Shadow is dedicated to the craft of creating expressive fine art photography that combines technical precision with emotional depth. Whether you are a photographer, art collector, student, or enthusiast of contemporary photography, this blog provides inspiration, education, and insight into the world of conceptual fine art photography.
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Honored to share that three of my still life light paintings were recognized in the 2026 London Photography Awards, Still

Still life light painting is a specialized form of photography in which the photographer manually illuminates a scene during a

A friend discovered this vintage Zenith Oceanic Shortwave Radio in the attic, and he asked me if I’d like to

Today is your last chance to experience a thoughtfully curated collection of work by Doug Dotson, Sarah Graham, and Andrew Wilson.

I want to share an important update regarding my Café Diem architectural nightscape, which some of you may have seen on my website, at the Pittsboro Gallery of Arts, or during the Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour. I recently received a request from the owner of Café Diem asking me to remove the piece because he believed the artwork infringed on his logo.

Well, it’s that time of year again for the annual Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour! Michael Thompson, a gifted woodturner from Guiding Hand Woodturning, has graciously shared his studio with me.
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