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)”
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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”
Lumix 24-70 mm F2.8 Lens – Review and Test Shots
In the ever-evolving world of photography, having the right lens can make all the difference in capturing stunning and memorable moments. One such lens that has established itself as one of the most versatile lenses is the Lumix 24-70mm F2.8 S-Pro lens from Panasonic. Today’s blog is like a cozy chat over coffee about myContinue reading “Lumix 24-70 mm F2.8 Lens – Review and Test Shots”
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”
My Most Favourite Quotes on Photography for Inspiration
While there is no dearth of quotes on photography, for this post, I have thoughtfully curated some of my most favourite and inspirational quotes on photography that you may be able to relate to and get some inspiration from. “When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall beContinue reading “My Most Favourite Quotes on Photography for Inspiration”
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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