Whenever you want to fill your frame with the subject, you have two options. You can either walk to get closer to the subject, or zoom in if you’re using a zoom lens. Both of these options for filling the frame have other implications for how the image turns out. Factors like background compression, depth […]
Nobody is born as a photographer. Everyone has to start somewhere. Some are hobbyists, some enthusiasts, and some professionals. So, at what point does a person get to call themselves a photographer? There’s certainly no demarcation to decide whether or not somebody is to be called a photographer. This can cause a kind of existential […]
Of the many elements that define how powerful and effective your composition is, perspective is one of the most important. How you choose to tell a story is dependent on your choice of perspective. Choosing a perspective that’s something different from what we’re used to seeing can really make your photo stand out. In this […]
The year 2020 has been a tough one so far for all of us. On the one hand, we have the pandemic that’s been a threat to everyone. Then there’s the protests going on against racial discrimination that has brought together different communities to fight for their rights. We really don’t know how things will […]
Autumn truly is a fantastic time of year. The air has the perfect amount of bite to it and nature puts on a shade of yellow, red or orange that makes everything appear so beautiful. Photographer Dillon Monopoli took the following image of a tram during autumn in Victoria Parade, Australia. The image perfectly captures […]
Many of us, especially beginners, don’t think of light as much more than something that illuminates the subject. In fact light has other greater roles to play. Its intensity, color, direction, and quality, all have distinct effects on images. In this video, professional portrait and event photographer Omar Gonzalez talks about what quality of light […]
Not all photographs make it to the history books for the world to remember. Think of Steve McCurry’s “Afghan Girl”, or Dorothea Lange’s “Migrant Mother”. They’ve been able to convey important stories for the whole world to understand. You may not realize immediately that the photo you’ve taken has captured a historical milestone. But who […]
Nature has many ways of surprising us with her beauty, and the following image is just one of many such examples. The image was taken by photographer Jeffrey Groneberg while the sun was shining on the horizon but it was raining heavily at the spot he took the photo. The result is an image with […]
When we talk of portrait photography, it involves much more than just capturing a person’s facial and body features. A well-taken portrait connects with the viewers and also conveys the subject’s personality at a glance. This can’t be achieved by simply popping up to a location with the subject and photographing them without any thought […]
The year 2020 has been tough for pretty much everyone. Whether it be the global pandemic, or the unrest that’s going on against racial biases, things have been challenging. With tension so high, there’s been a desperate need for a more positive energy around us. And as a photographer, what better way than to keep […]
