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”
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Aesthetics of a Photograph – Interplay of Light & Shadows and Composition (Part 2)
This post is the second part of my series of blog posts on ‘Aesthetics of a Photograph’. The post provides a comprehensive information about the interplay of light and shadows in photography. It covers the importance of quantity, type, quality, and direction of light, as well as the role of shadows and reflections. The inclusionContinue reading “Aesthetics of a Photograph – Interplay of Light & Shadows and Composition (Part 2)”
Aesthetics of a Photograph – Elements of Visual Art (Part 1)
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)”
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”
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”
How to avoid cliché in Photography?
Being a photographer myself, I have seen countless number of useful tips online to become better at photography. All these tips will just tell you how to click good pictures. But what is next? In this digital world, clicking pictures has become more like taking everyday shower. No wonder, people nowadays can click more thanContinue reading “How to avoid cliché in Photography?”
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