It’s crazy to think that years ago, no one would’ve used a 24mm lens for portraiture. But these days, it’s easy to use 24mm lenses for just that. Specifically, prime lenses have just gotten so much better. So we dove into our reviews index to look for some of the best 24mm lenses that shoot… Continue reading 3 24mm Lenses That Can Shoot Great Portraits (and Candid Photos!)
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Tripod Techniques: The Veiled Beauty
The night sky offers a whole host of opportunities that can be explored with long exposures and some patience. Good foreground elements such as this aquaduct work really well with star trails made at the extreme wide end. Exposure: Details Not Available Photograph/Chirag Each night the stars shine right above our heads. Yet, we rarely… Continue reading Tripod Techniques: The Veiled Beauty
3 Lenses for Vacation Photography Any Sony Photographer Would Love
Still trying to figure out what to bring with you to enjoy some rest and relaxation? Well, you should obviously bring your camera! And trust us, the selection of lenses for vacation photography isn’t all that difficult. You need something weather-resistant, affordable, small, lightweight, and with excellent image quality. But most importantly, you need something… Continue reading 3 Lenses for Vacation Photography Any Sony Photographer Would Love
The Inevitability of Death
Photograph by: Thomas Richard Williams Image Source: The J. Paul Getty Museum The tradition of memento mori, a literal translation of which is “remember that you must die” has its roots in 17th century Dutch paintings where objects, for instance, a skull, was used as a reminder of the inevitability of death. It existed long… Continue reading The Inevitability of Death
Recovering Investment of Equipment
What are the effective ways for hobbyists (non-professionals) to recover the investment of their equipment? Answer by: Zishaan A Latif, Photographer and Filmmaker Why is it so necessary to recover everything in life? How much weight and pressure we put on recovery rather than on output? It amazes me how much time is wasted on… Continue reading Recovering Investment of Equipment
Tip of the Week: Photograph Mist
Vibration is not ideal for long exposure as it can cause image blur. To tackle this problem, you must invest in a good sturdy tripod and a remote shutter release or use an improvised stand. You can also use a flashlight to add elements of light into your frame. Using a lens hood to avoid lens flare is advised.… Continue reading Tip of the Week: Photograph Mist
20 Simple Secrets For Fun Holiday Photos
Pay special attention to kids. The memories you capture will become extremely important to them in the future.” Photography/Rajiv Kumar K Madhavan Pillai tells you how to get an album full of happy summer holiday memories by using some easy picture making practices. The bags are packed. You are about to leave for a fun-filled… Continue reading 20 Simple Secrets For Fun Holiday Photos
Portraits of Birds | Winners and Honourable Mentions | BP Weekly Challenge
Congratulations to the winners of the Portraits of Birds contest of the Better Photography Weekly Challenge! Honourable Mentions in the Camera Category: Camera Category Winners Third Prize: L. Lakshminarayanan, Chennai Second Prize: Jignesh Chavda, Ahmedabad First Prize: Dipanjan Nath, Bengaluru
Quote of the Week by Arnold Newman
“Photography, as we all know, is not real at all. It is an illusion of reality with which we create our own private world.” —Arnold Newman (1913–2006) American photographer Arnold Newman is best known for his environmental portraits of artists and politicians. He believed that an image should excite the viewer even if the subject is… Continue reading Quote of the Week by Arnold Newman
Chennai Photo Biennale: The Precipice of Change
Through a spectacular lineup of multimedia artworks, the third edition of the Chennai Photo Biennale will represent and showcase various ecological, social, political, cultural and technological themes. Organised by the CPB Foundation, in cooperation with Goethe- Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, Chennai Photo Biennale is back with its third edition. As a result of the pandemic, the… Continue reading Chennai Photo Biennale: The Precipice of Change