In the realm of visual storytelling, black and white photography stands as a timeless testament to the artistry of capturing moments in shades of grey. Stripping away the distraction of colour, it unveils a raw and evocative essence that transcends time and trends. As a passionate admirer of this classical medium, I find myself drawnContinue reading “Monochrome Marvels: Celebrating 8 Masters of Black and White Photography”
Category Archives: Learning Photography
The Hindi Writers and Poets That Inspired My Love for Literature
As a child, I was an avid reader and would devour magazines and storybooks within a week. When I started school, my Hindi teachers, Veena Ma’am and Geeta Ma’am, fostered my love for Hindi literature and poetry. I read countless works by legendary Hindi writers and poets, including Munshi Premchand, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Ramdhari SinghContinue reading “The Hindi Writers and Poets That Inspired My Love for Literature”
A Magical Experience: Tips for Capturing Milkyway Photography
Are you ready for a journey to the stars? Hold on tight, because I’m about to take you on a ride to the Milky Way! Last month, I had the opportunity to participate in an unforgettable workshop on Milky Way photography by Indian Photo Expeditions. And let me tell you, it was like nothing I’veContinue reading “A Magical Experience: Tips for Capturing Milkyway Photography”
Ideas for Photography Projects
# 1. Travel & Places Most of us love to travel. Have you ever paused and kept your camera aside, to feel the characteristics of that place making it distinct, including the mood, environment, people around or your reason for being there? If not, this time when you head out to a new place, takeContinue reading “Ideas for Photography Projects”
Seven Elements of Visual Art: Lines, Patterns & Tones (Part II)
“No matter how much shape, or form, or texture, or tone, or line, or any of the visual elements are present, if they aren’t put to some purpose all you have is a picture about a visual element.” — Peter Glendinning 04 Lines Lines give the viewer a sense of direction to move their gaze alongContinue reading “Seven Elements of Visual Art: Lines, Patterns & Tones (Part II)”
Seven Elements of Visual Art: Shape, Form & Texture (Part I)
“A writer must understand what nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and other word forms are, before putting them together in sentences that make sense to a reader. Similarly, an artist must understand the essential elements of design that must be put together to create a composition that will “make sense” to a viewer of their artwork.” —Continue reading “Seven Elements of Visual Art: Shape, Form & Texture (Part I)”
A Letter from My Camera to Me
Dear Vivek, We met after a long time, eleven long years to be precise, almost as your dream come true. Now that I am here, I see that you keep me safe and protected most of the times. While I understand your concerns for my safety, I would also want to not stay in myContinue reading “A Letter from My Camera to Me”
A Beginner’s Guide to Product Photography
While I do not have keen interest in product photography as such, I have learnt few things from my experiences and experiments with product shoots. More than anything else, it helped me understand lighting better and use the same techniques for fashion photography and portraits. This post is not for the experts but for thoseContinue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to Product Photography”
How to Decide the Best Full Frame Camera to Buy
Buying an expensive camera is a tough decision, and with your hard-earned money and competing financial priorities, even tougher. Let me tell you why it is so by first describing some of the challenges and dilemmas I faced before making my decision to buy a full frame mirrorless camera, and then offer a few solutionsContinue reading “How to Decide the Best Full Frame Camera to Buy”
How to Choose the Best Camera for Yourself
This question, though very simple, has a profound answer that goes beyond marketing gimmicks and a simple comparison of camera specifications. It is probably the most difficult question, particularly when you are investing your hard-earned money into buying an expensive camera with even more expensive lenses and accessories around it. Having a modest background withContinue reading “How to Choose the Best Camera for Yourself”
10 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Point and Shoot Camera
Myth: More the Megapixel better the camera. Reality: First, it is the quality, not just quantity of megapixel which decides how good a camera is. A camera with 12-14 mega-pixel is more than sufficient. If you are getting more mega-pixel at the same price, then be informed that you might be compromising with the otherContinue reading “10 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Point and Shoot Camera”
Creative Genes 