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Fan Ho was a self-taught photographer, an actor, and a film director. As a photographer, he specialized in street photography and had been able to establish himself as one of Asia’s most beloved street photographers. During his lifetime, he took remarkable photos of Hong Kong during the 50s and 60s when it was undergoing a […]
Portraiture can be one of the most satisfying forms of photography for an enthusiastic amateur. The tips below can be of use whether you are using a digital compact, a DSLR camera, or a fully manual SLR. Simplicity Background clutter will interfere with a good portrait. Similarly, use natural light where you can, and if […]
There’s no denying that social media has had a huge impact on the photography industry. Photographers have been able to reach greater audiences, and audiences have been able to follow and learn from their favorite photographers with ease. So as a photographer, what kind of content do you want to churn out for your audience? […]
This article is based on concepts from The Photography Action Cards if you want to dig deeper for further training. The key to great maternity portraits is to share the sense of caring and intimacy of the moment. Some mothers will wish to be alone in their picture; others will include one or more family […]
Learning photography is a difficult process that requires a lot of patience and practice. This photography lesson concentrates on the basics of exposure, its definition, its importance, and finally, its implementation. Light is the most important criteria in learning photography. Light creates the texture around you. It defines the composition of not only the object […]
Composition can make or break any photograph. It doesn’t matter what camera, lens, or technique you’re using. If the composition isn’t able to tell a story or invoke some kind of feeling to the viewer, it cannot be considered a good photograph. Composition in landscape photography is about deciding where to place and how to […]
It can be a tough task to photograph nature during foggy conditions. While the feeling may be ethereal, the camera will struggle to replicate the same feeling in image form. And if you try to take forest or woodland photos in thick fog, the challenge will be greatly exaggerated in the closed and congested environment. […]
Once you arrive at the advanced levels of composition it is no longer about leading lines or natural framing, it is not the rule of thirds or the golden ratio. Advanced composition is the ability to use these guides to arrange the elements and create a story that has the power to communicate our thoughts, […]
Camera manufacturers are putting bigger chips behind better glass at lower price points than any time in the history of photography. Some photographers grumble about modern cameras introducing low-cost competition into the market, but overall this is an exciting time to be in photography! While modern cameras make it almost impossible to take a poorly […]
If you fancy yourself the next Tarantino or Spielberg, you need to hone your visual style. Most of us, however, are a little impatient and don’t want to spend years learning colour grading in a colouring house. This is where a lookup table—or LUT—can help speed up your video and image editing process and help […]
