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What is a ‘low key’ photographic image? There seems to be a lot of confusion about this. So, let’s start with a definition. ‘Low-Key Lighting’ is where the term originates. The concept of low-key composition dates back to the earliest painters of Europe. However, the term ‘Low-Key Lighting’ was popularized by the American television and […]
Most of us have seen and admired the classic night sky photo with the stars circling the sky. A well taken star trail photo leaves everyone in awe as it shows us the sky in a way our eyes can never see it naturally. Matthew Saville presents a quick guide on how to take star […]
I am always looking for a way to convey a message in my photography. That often means finding a bizarre angle, a lower vantage point, or simply getting closer. But all in all, every photograph is about telling a story, and to do so, you need a connection. 1. Get to know your camera. Cameras […]
Composition is a common conversation-starter in photography. Since photography is a visual art form, your composition largely determines how you communicate with your viewers. In fact, you could say that composition is the essence of photography. Your composition determines whether your photograph will successful or not. It is, after all, the bridge between the photograph […]
Composition and good photography go hand in hand. Anyone can (with practice) perfect the technical skills to take a well exposed photo. It’s your flair for composition that will set your photos apart from the crowd. The difficulty is, while technical photography can be taught using concrete rules and numbers, composition is a little more […]
Multiple exposure photography is a technique in which two or more images are superimposed to get one final image. Double exposure photography was discovered by accident when film failed to advance properly. Later, photographers began utilizing this technique to come up with artistic results. Digital cameras today have a function built in that helps photographers […]
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Beginner photographers may use flash simply as a tool to add and control lighting in a scene. Many aren’t aware of the fact that you can also control the amount of motion in the image with the help of a flash. Whether you’re looking to perfectly freeze the motion or you want to retain some […]
Most of us are not professional photographers, but that doesn’t stop us from going out and taking photos. Yet when something is just a hobby, and not earning you money, it can be hard to find the time. So how do we go about it? Photographer Ted Forbes talks about this challenge, and shares other […]
Landscape photography is a favorite genre amongst many photographers, including me. And if composed and executed properly, it can give astounding results. In fact there are so many top photographers who have contributed so much to the genre of landscape photography that it has now grown to have a life of its own. Leaving aside […]
