It seems like tons of lens and camera manufacturers want to get rid of lens flare as much as possible. But some companies are trying to give it back to us in various different ways. Lens flare can add a cinematic look to your images. And best of all, you can do it cheaper and… Continue reading Want Some Really Special Lens Flare? Here’s How You Can Get It!
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Personal Reflections
This image is my interpretation of the chaos of people in Mumbai through a window which acts as a story telling medium. Photograph/Vinit Gupta Vinit Gupta peers through reflections on the street in an effort to portray all the activity taking place around him. My Assignment Description: To use reflections to show a kaleidoscope of… Continue reading Personal Reflections
How to Represent a Community
Some photographers, while documenting the queer community, often make images from a certain perspective. How does one, especially those who are not from the community, represent their narrative correctly? Answer by: Tanvi Dhulia, Features Writer, Better Photography The first question to ask yourself when you feel the desire to photograph any marginalised community which you… Continue reading How to Represent a Community
Tip of the Week: When Photographing a Wildlife Habitat
Although wildlife is sometimes used to human presence in tourist areas, it is very sensitive to even the smallest of changes. Being obtrusive could upset natural cycles in a habitat. Ensure that your vehicle does not cause too much of a disturbance by way of noise or getting too close to the animals. Animals have seasonal… Continue reading Tip of the Week: When Photographing a Wildlife Habitat
A Beautiful Blur. 3 Lenses With Nice Bokeh That’s Hard to Get
If you love bokeh like we do, you know that you’re all about fast aperture lenses. But did you also know that bokeh isn’t created equal? No, we’re not talking about the number of aperture blades. There are lenses with different designs that render unique bokeh. Yes, there are ways that you can get a… Continue reading A Beautiful Blur. 3 Lenses With Nice Bokeh That’s Hard to Get
The Anatomy of Stillness
To keep people from moving during lengthy exposures, photographers devised a method where metal clamps would be attached to the subjects head to keep them still.
Tip of the Week: Portraits at High Noon
We often assume that flash is useful only while shooting in low light, but let us tell you something that may seem odd… the reverse is also true. The flash must always be switched on when shooting in bright light. At high noon, the shadows that are formed under the subject’s nose and chin look… Continue reading Tip of the Week: Portraits at High Noon
Photographing Hands
Sometimes you might find that an otherwise beautiful photograph is ruined because of awkwardly placed hands. It is important that hands be relaxed so as to add to the photograph. Another alternative might be to give the the subject an object to hold to complete the picture. Alternatively, the hands can be removed from the… Continue reading Photographing Hands
4 Excellent Zoom Lenses for Portrait Photography with Your Sony Camera
Given the chance, we’ll always reach for prime lenses. But sometimes, it’s just easier to shoot a portrait with a zoom lens. It’s even better when you do it with a constant aperture lens. That’s why there are some zoom lenses for portrait photography that truly blow us away. Combine them with the Sony FE… Continue reading 4 Excellent Zoom Lenses for Portrait Photography with Your Sony Camera
One of the Earliest Nature Conservationists
Photograph by: Carleton E. Watkins Image Source: The J. Paul Getty Museum Over six decades prior to Ansel Adams’ first of many visits to Yosemite, that changed how people perceived nature and the environment, Carleton E. Watkins made his journey through the scenic and treacherous valley, creating some of the first photographs of the uncharted… Continue reading One of the Earliest Nature Conservationists