Embark on a captivating journey through the aesthetics of photography in this three-part blog series. In Part 1, we explore the foundational elements of visual art including color. Part 2 delves into interplay of light and shadows, composition and perspective. The final installment, Part 3, navigates contrast, simplicity, selective focus, negative space, and the transformativeContinue reading “Aesthetics of a Photograph – Elements of Visual Art (Part 1)”
Category Archives: Photography Lessons
Brian L. Duckett’s Mastering Street Photography: Book Review & Notes
Discover insights and reflections as I delve into Brian Lloyd-Duckett’s acclaimed work, ‘Mastering Street Photography,’ completed this month. A captivating international best-seller, this debut book by the author promises a journey through the art of street photography and leaves a lasting impression on enthusiasts worldwide. In this blog post, I’ll be your tour guide throughContinue reading “Brian L. Duckett’s Mastering Street Photography: Book Review & Notes”
Eric Kim’s 100 Lessons From the Masters of Street Photography: Book Review & Notes
This book is an amazing compilation of learnings from the masters of street photography. While the book heavily relies on the quoted lines from several stalwarts of street photography, it nonetheless offers great learning as a whole when put together. From flow perspective, I found, some of the similar concepts and ideas are spread acrossContinue reading “Eric Kim’s 100 Lessons From the Masters of Street Photography: Book Review & Notes”
From Obstacles to Masterpieces: Navigating Street Photography Challenges
Challenge #1: The Problem of Plenty. The moment you head out with your camera for street photography, the world opens up with infinite possibilities with anything and everything ready to be photographed. The biggest challenge one has to face is, how do you decide what to click in a vast world (street) brimming with countlessContinue reading “From Obstacles to Masterpieces: Navigating Street Photography Challenges”
Street Photography Now: Book Review & Notes
Street Photography Now by Sophie Howarth and Stephen Mclaren was my second book on street photography. The book, at once, seemed too big for me to finish, but it was not at all text heavy. Firstly, it is not a book on “how to do street photography” and assumes prior knowledge of the subject. It isContinue reading “Street Photography Now: Book Review & Notes”
Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Street Photography: Book Review & Notes
What I learnt from this book Human Element Include human or evidence of human interaction. Composition Aspect Great composition can salvage poor light. What to look for? Subject Selection Camera Settings Book Response The book has received positive reviews from readers on both Amazon and Goodreads. The book has an average rating of 4.20 out of 5 on Goodreads,Continue reading “Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Street Photography: Book Review & Notes”
Monochrome Marvels: Celebrating 8 Masters of Black and White Photography
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”
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)”
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