by Vivek Verma
Discover the meaning and magic of abstract photography—from Schadographs and Rayographs to modern digital experiments. Learn why every photographer should explore abstraction and how it can clear your mind and fuel creativity.
In this post, also explore mind-bending tips to get you started, meet the legendary artists who made abstract photography what it is today, and even peek into a handful of must-read books that’ll spark your creative fire.
Landscape photography can be greatly enhanced by studying techniques from legendary painters like Turner, Bierstadt, Friedrich, Monet, and Hokusai. Their mastery of light, composition, emotional depth, and color offers valuable lessons for photographers aiming to create compelling images that evoke feelings and tell stories, transcending mere documentation.
Meet the incredibly talented Cyprus-based photographer whose black-and-white street photography will stop you in your tracks! With numerous awards under her belt, she’s exhibited her work at iconic venues like the European Parliament and Somerset House, London. Her captivating shots have graced galleries in Cyprus, Belgium, the UK, Austria, and Germany, and her name isContinue reading “Masterful Monochrome: Interview with Award-Winning Photographer Helena Georgiou”
As a photographer, I always underestimated the power of ‘body of work’ and long term projects. However, through reading literature and engaging in photography courses, I am more than convinced that if I have to really grow as an artist, I must move beyond capturing isolated images and instead focus on curating a collection thatContinue reading “From Passion to Purpose: Why You Must Pursue Personal Photography Projects”
1. THE BODY: AESTHETICS Strong composition and great aesthetics are crucial in street photography as they elevate an image beyond mere documentation, transforming it into a visual narrative that resonates with viewers. It is more so because, street photographs are always of ordinary and mundane subjects, to begin with. These aesthetic elements could be line,Continue reading “The Anatomy of a Strong Street Photograph”
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”
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”
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 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”
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”
“Often, what seems like an impossible climb is just a staircase without the steps drawn in.” ― Robert Brault Shot on Panasonic Lumix S1 with 24-105mm F4.0 lensShutter Speed 1/320 s | Aperture F14.0 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 24mm
Creative Genes 