Every single aspect of wildlife photography seems expensive. Is there an easier way? Answer by: Nayan Khanolkar Wildlife Photographer, Naturalist, and Educator Many young photographers come to me with this query. I’m going to tell you what I’ve told them—wildlife photography is not expensive. Many photographers think that safari photography is the only form of… Continue reading Wildlife Photography
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Tip of the Week: Convey Emotions with the Environment
The environment around you can be used innovatively to create strong messages and to evoke emotions. You can include the colourful Ferris wheel at a fair to convey a sense of gaiety and fun; while the soft, frothy sea or even seashells half-buried in sand could be used convey tranquillity and peace. Similarly, if you… Continue reading Tip of the Week: Convey Emotions with the Environment
It’s Party Time!
On birthdays, children may go through a variety of emotions, from exhilaration to sombreness, and it is these expressions that make a difference between a mere competent picture and a memorable one. Photograph/Rajiv Kumar Raj Lalwani tells you seven unique ideas that will help you make your party photographs a lot more fun and interesting. Christmas… Continue reading It’s Party Time!
Quote of the Week by Alfred Stieglitz
“In photography, there is a reality so subtle, that it becomes more real than reality.” —Alfred Stieglitz (1864–1946) Alfred Stieglitz was a renowned photographer who contributed greatly to the development of Modernism during the 20th century. Championing photography as an art form at a time when it was considered a mere form of documentation, he co-founded… Continue reading Quote of the Week by Alfred Stieglitz
Pop-up Flash for high ISO
Is a pop-up flash important when ISO speeds go up to 6400 and beyond? Answer by: K Madhavan Pillai, Chief Editor, Better Photography In a very basic sense, a pop-up flash is very useful to fill in shadows in harsh light, or to add a bit of sparkle to the eyes, apart from illuminating a… Continue reading Pop-up Flash for high ISO
Tip of the Week: Viewing Other People’s Photographs
It might sound strange but observing other people’s photographs can be a great learning experience as you can easily spot flaws and appreciate fine points. However, remember to leave behind technical jargon and simply view photographs for sheer visual pleasure. If you like a particular image, ask yourself about the kind of story it tells.… Continue reading Tip of the Week: Viewing Other People’s Photographs
Wondrous Waterscapes: A Quick 5 Step Guide
The Silhouette on the Ganges Basin Photograph/Rahul Sharma Do you like exploring, trekking, camping, river-rafting or swimming? Have you ever looked at water-bodies during your expeditions and felt the need to click a photograph? Have you clicked photographs of waterscapes which have looked plain and ordinary? Here is a quick guide on improving waterscape photography. Capture… Continue reading Wondrous Waterscapes: A Quick 5 Step Guide
The Instamatic
Kodak’s Instamatic series of cameras were simple point-and-shoot devices that became hugely popular. The first Instamatic to go on sale in 1963 was USD 16, and between then and 1970, 50 million units of the cameras were produced. It was the first to carry Kodak’s 126 format. DCF 1.0
The Best Lighting for Photographers Under $1,000 (We Reviewed Them!)
Light is everything in photography, and we believe that every photographer should know how to use it. Portrait photographers, wedding photographers, photojournalists, and others need to learn lighting. And for the most part, you’ll get more from a light when you get a strobe or a flash vs an LED. You’ll spend a lot less… Continue reading The Best Lighting for Photographers Under $1,000 (We Reviewed Them!)
Wider Than 85mm. 3 Great Portrait Lenses For a Different Look
If there is one thing that’s often taught, it’s to not shoot portraits with anything wider than an 85mm lens. But honestly, that’s also changed in the past few years. Lenses as wide as 28mm are great for shooting portraits. And in their pursuit of clinical perfection, manufacturers have made portrait lenses more capable. Lucky… Continue reading Wider Than 85mm. 3 Great Portrait Lenses For a Different Look