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#shadow | Re-examining Your Work Through Shadows | Focus #595

By cizucu · January 15, 2026

#shadow | Re-examining Your Work Through Shadows | Focus #595

Cover photo by Keiji

#shadow | Re-examining Your Work Through Shadows | Focus #595

Cover photo by Keiji

One of the most influential elements in shaping the impression of a photograph is the depiction of light and shadow.
This aspect is highly subjective and often reveals the unique sensibility of each creator.

We are excited to announce a hashtag campaign using !
There are countless ways to express shadows in photography. Share your shadow-inspired works from your portfolio by posting them with !

Share your creations with #shadow

Where there is light, there is always shadow. Focusing on light can be a compelling way to explore shadow representation. Backlighting, for example, is a classic approach to utilizing shadows in your work.
There are many creative ways to incorporate shadows—not only those stretching at our feet, but also by making the shadow itself the main subject. Rendering your work in monochrome can further accentuate the interplay of light and shadow.

During the hashtag feature period from Thursday, January 15, 2026 to Wednesday, January 21, 2026, we will select several works posted with and feature them in the cizucu Magazine. We encourage everyone to participate and submit your works.

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Photo by 季

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Photo by ハル

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Photo by Enzo

At cizucu, we regularly host hashtag campaigns and photo contests to inspire your photographic practice. Register on the app to stay updated with the latest content.

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