Photography

17 February
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Photographers Guide to Instagram

Instagram witnesses an influx of over 60 million photographs every day. The app has single-handedly revolutionized the art of photography in a matter of just a few years. Thanks to Instagram, photography has a new-found love and appreciation like never before. The app has managed to arouse the creative genius hiding inside every individual across the globe. It continues to serve as a unique platform to aspiring photographers who want to market their skills to the larger audience. So, here are few ways in which you can use Instagram to launch your photography career.   Keep posting   Keep clicking…

17 February
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Understanding the Use of Light in Photography

Light is an important element of photography. It can be manipulated in a number of ways to achieve the effect you want your photograph to impart. As a photographer, you have to work with different kinds of lighting. One is natural light, for which you don’t have carry any extra equipment around. Here’s a look at some ways in which you can use natural light to your subject’s/scene’s advantage for high-impact photographs.   Natural light for indoor photography You don’t have to be outside to use natural light for photography. One way of doing this is by taking pictures of…

16 February
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Shooting with Plastic Cameras

Plastic cameras or point-and-shoot cameras are a fun way to click photos on the go. They are cheap, lightweight and extremely convenient to carry around. However, a general misconception is that they are not fit for professional photography. Well, it is not the complete true. The truth is, though DSLRs may be technologically advanced and may offer better features as well as resolution, your average point-and-shoot camera is almost as good for taking pictures.

16 February
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Tips for the Street Photographer

Street photography is simultaneously among the most rewarding and the most challenging genres. When you’re there at that serendipitous moment, just a few seconds away from clicking a masterpiece, the last thing you want is to end up taking a shoddy photograph.

04 February
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How to Make a Great Portrait

Most photographers love shooting portraits because it is one of the most challenging things to do. It’s all about getting the right angle, lighting, composition, posture and so on. Portrait photography requires continuous interaction between the subject and the photographer, which makes it even more complex. So, to make things as easy as possible, here are a few tips to improve your portrait photography skills and make your portraits more unique.   Change the angle or perspective   Generic portraits are usually taken at an eye level. To give your portraits a unique touch, try playing around with the angles…

22 January
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Shooting Landscapes in Iceland

Iceland is distinctly recognized for its beautiful landscapes and scenery. The country is one of the most visited tourist destinations with over half a million visitors every year. As far as photographers are concerned, Iceland is a destination to die for. It is frequented regularly by amateur and professional photographers who remain seduced by its mystical beauty. So, if you’re visiting Iceland for some photo shooting, here are a few tips to help you capture mind-blowing pictures.   Choose the right season   One of the distinct features of Iceland is that it enjoys a weather pattern that is quite…

21 January
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The Dos and Don’ts of Street Photography

Though people tend to underestimate the art of street photography, it is quite a complex style that requires some rules to be followed. It isn’t easy to capture life in all its honest glory outside the confines of a studio with all that fancy equipment. Street photography requires a certain set of skills. So, for anyone stepping out for a photography adventure on the streets, here are a list of dos and don’ts. Dos   1. Respect privacy: Privacy laws vary from country to country. So, enquire about the laws in your region before you start shooting. Even if your…

13 January
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The Travel Photographer’s Bucket list for 2015

The old year has gone by like a million splendid images and has brought in with it an opportunity to capture a million new ones. It’s the beginning of a new year, which means it’s time for every photographer to take up some fresh challenges. There is a big, bold world out there and a good way for you to improve your skills would be to indulge in a travel photography bucket list. Here is a list of destinations where you can capture breath taking memories and fine tune your picture clicking abilities:   1. Rio De Janeiro Carnival, Brazil:…

08 January
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Geoffrey Hiller’s Enduring Love Affair with Myanmar

  Well-known Portland-based photographer Geoffrey Hiller’s first encounter with Myanmar was back in 1987. He was drawn to the resilient people of this country, whose political legacy is deep-rooted in authoritarian, repressive military regime, and went on to visit Myanmar many times. This love affair bore an award-winning web documentary and compelling photos capturing the lives of a people forgotten by the rest of the word. Hiller’s new book ‘Daybreak in Myanmar’ started out as a Kickstarter project that was successfully funded last year.Movie A Dog’s Purpose (2017)   Besides being a masterful photographer, Geoffrey Hiller is also a multimedia…

08 January
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Capturing Motion

Apart from capturing a moment or an exact second in time, photographs can also be used to denote movement. Sometimes, it is necessary to show what is happening through one single image and that is when the skill of capturing motion through images comes into play.   Here are a few tips on how to effectively capture the action of motion in your pictures:   Panning   Panning is a great way to depict motion in your pictures. It is a simple but highly effective method that allows the photographer to show that the subject is in motion. The technique…