What is Fill-Flash? Photographers, who generally shoot outdoors, may oftentimes be presented with the problem of too contrasty scenes, which make it hard for the sensor to capture detail in both shadows and highlights. There is a solution to such a situation. It’s called Fill-Flash and here are some tips to help you get started.… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Fill Flash
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How to Capture The Essence of a Protest
Photographing a protest isn’t as dangerous as covering a conflict zone but it can be as challenging to succeed in capturing great pictures that translate the moment. With the fast pace of movement in a protest and with all the rumble, it won’t be possible to take your time to compose your shot and to… Continue reading How to Capture The Essence of a Protest
Take Better Pictures with Your Mobile Phone
Photography isn’t limited to point and shoot cameras and DSLRs. A lot of phone manufacturers are putting high resolution cameras into their phones making them viable photographic tools. Apple, Samsung, HTC, etc. are pushing the phone photography into a new level.
10 Questions Every Photographer Should Ask Themselves
When you’re out on a shoot, and you’re looking through the viewfinder of your camera, what thoughts cross your mind? Most of us probably don’t think twice before taking a photo except for trying to capture what we see right away. At some point, in order to take your photography skills to the next level,… Continue reading 10 Questions Every Photographer Should Ask Themselves
Wonderful Nature Photos by Mariusz Szymaszek
Mariusz Szymaszek is a Poland-born, London based amateur photographer. His first attempts in photography date from 1985, when he began shooting with Russian Smena and Zenit cameras He discovered new possibilities with digital photography in 2005; a medium through which he clearly illustrates his vision. He’s passionate about nature, from small creatures to big spectacular… Continue reading Wonderful Nature Photos by Mariusz Szymaszek
Tips to Succeed in Candid Street Photography
People are honest and natural when they are not being observed. So, capturing them when they are not expecting to be framed gives the most realistic results. Candid street photography is capturing a shot without the subject(s) noticing that the camera is pointed towards them. You can capture street life in its most honest and… Continue reading Tips to Succeed in Candid Street Photography
Egypt protests through photos
Along with producing amazing photography, the camera has a role in documenting a nation’s struggle for freedom and a better future. Photos taken during strikes and protests can tell a million stories about how people feel and how they try to change their future with their own hands. Currently, Egypt is facing hard times trying… Continue reading Egypt protests through photos
Basics of Fireworks Photography
Everyone loves to see fireworks, they are a great display of light and colors in the night sky, and because of that they are an interesting subject to photograph too. Photographing fireworks is easy, however in order to achieve good quality images there are some guidelines you should be aware of.
Project 365 : A picture a day
What is project 365? Practice makes perfect! It is very essential to practice regularly to improve in any field. Same goes with photography. It is essential that you shoot regularly to develop your photographic skills. “How regular?” is the question which arises next. How about one picture everyday? Take up Project 365! And now is… Continue reading Project 365 : A picture a day
6 Preparation Tips for Conference Photography
Although, conference photography isn’t really in its own niche per se, it can be a fun or interesting experience for any type of photographer. If you’re a freelance photographer, professional photographer or amateur that is helping by doing some charity work, as long as you’re prepared, shooting a conference will be easy. Most conferences include… Continue reading 6 Preparation Tips for Conference Photography