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08 May
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Understanding the Exposure Triangle

We’ve come a long way from using film based cameras to digital ones. Technology has completely revolutionized the way we click pictures today. However, no matter how much technology evolves or changes the way we shoot images, there are some basic rules that will always have to be followed. Following these basic rules is what separates an amateur photographer from a professional one. Your camera has very little to do with how good a photographer you are.   One of the basic concepts of photography that will never change is the ‘Exposure Triangle’. The Exposure Triangle includes shutter speed, ISO,…

06 May
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How to Enhance Your Pictures with Photo-Editing Software

Sometimes cameras lack the ability to capture the real essence of an image. This is when we have to find alternative ways to fix this and using a photo-editing software is the perfect solution. Photo-editing software is great when it comes to adding a personal touch to your image or to add special effects that cannot be reproduced in the real world. Also, photo-editing software can be extremely helpful when it comes to fixing images that don’t meet your expectations.   Here are a few functions that your photo-editing software can perform to improve the overall look and feel of…

04 May
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In Mexico, Photography Workshops by hercor with No comment

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico

Mexico has been involved in the celebration of the ‘The Day of the Dead’ for a long time now. It is celebrated on 2nd November and usually goes on for the days between 31st October and 2nd November. 1st November marks the “El Día de los Inocentes”. It is the children’s and All Saints Day.   The Day of the Dead Photography Workshop   A special kind of ‘Day of the Dead’ celebration takes place in Oaxaca, Mexico. Photographers are invited to experience the warm festivities and capture memories for a lifetime. Participants get to join brilliant documentary photographers- Mary…

29 April
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The Importance of Good Editing in Photography

Selecting just a few photographs from thousands upon thousands of captures is an uphill task that every photographer faces at some point of time. Not adding much solace to this is the fact that most photographers are among the worst editors when it comes to their work. Then again, some say that this is why you have photo editors and art directors, but that is an all different story in itself. Here we take a look at the best way you can go about the editing process, where you choose the best of the lot.     Filtering– Start by…

09 April
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Why Photographers Must Visit Myanmar

Myanmar has undergone a lot of changes. Even though it has been a struggle coping up with the military rule and the consequential stagnation in growth, it is now finally opening up to the world. For a very long time, Myanmar has been deprived of any global contact or influence and has been left isolated as against several other neighboring Asian countries which have developed rapidly with globalization, industrialization and tourism. However, all that is changing now. Myanmar has a strong and unique culture, which is new to the outsiders. So Myanmar is one of the perfect places for a…

08 April
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RAW, JPEG or TIFF?

  In the earlier times, images used to be captured onto a film which was sensitive to light and then were developed in a dark room. This way a negative copy of the image was produced. But with the advent of advanced digital photography, all pictures are saved in the digital file format. In order to view this file, it needs to be decoded. Three main kinds of files are typically used for this purpose. They are RAW, JPEG and TIFF.   Understanding different digital file formats   Entry level cameras usually offer only one kind of file format, i.e….

31 March
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Getting the Best Out of Your Smartphone Camera

There has been a lot of technological development in camera phones in the last few years. The smartphone cameras commonly used today might not still be equipped to take high-end quality images at one go; however, you can follow some tips to get the best possibly quality images out of the camera of your smartphone.   Crop Instead of Zooming   Several smartphone cameras will offer you a function called the ‘digital zoom’. But it is best to avoid using this function altogether. You will begin to notice in the preview itself that the picture quality gets degraded the moment…

16 March
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Rules of Panoramic Photography

Lots of times, photographers come across brilliant subjects that are just too wide for the camera to catch. Their beauty stretches all the way from east to west, making it seem impossible to capture it all at once. Nevertheless, capturing such an image is too much of a temptation to miss out on. This is exactly where Panoramic Photography comes into play. Panoramic Photography is defined as a photography technique that involves shooting images with elongated fields of view. It is also referred to as ‘Wide Format Photography.’   Here are a few tips that are guaranteed to help you…

04 March
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Landscape Photography

Landscapes make for a great subject if you love photography. They evoke a plethora of emotions by showing us how breathtakingly beautiful the world we live in is. The idea of capturing infinite spaces in nature can seem challenging, but it can be very rewarding once you do manage get that perfect landscape shot. However, capturing the perfect landscape shot can be quite tricky and requires more than just your average photographic skills. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you create more impact with your landscape photography.   Tripod is a Must   Probably the most important…

27 February
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Digital Workflow

As an amateur photographer, you probably would have come across the term, “digital workflow” at some point in time and probably pondered over its meaning. A digital workflow is a term that generally refers to the complete system that involves the capturing of digital images to their final delivery. The workflow for each photographer varies due to the presence of multiple variables, which means that there is no fixed digital work flow that is followed in digital photography. It is up to each individual photographer to establish a workflow that is best suited to their methods and requirements.   A…