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It’s probably that by now you’ve come across the statement, “light is key for photography,” many times already. That’s because it’s a very true statement. Without light, there would be no photography. So, how do you go about taking photos when the light is low? Well, this can be a real challenge. When shooting in […]
You’ve heard me deliberate about how significant lighting in photography is, but do you really know the reason why? You may know that gaining enough light is essential, but there is a lot more to the story. First we have direct light. This is from the sun or a strong, bright source. Then we have […]
With most of us growing up in the world of digital photography, film photography has become something of a novelty or challenge to try out. It sounds and feels fun to do. If you too want to try your luck with film photography, Willem Verbeeck has a video just for you. Since we are not […]
Taking portraits with a model or of somebody you know is nowhere as challenging as photographing strangers in public. You get very limited time to work, and you don’t always get to apply all the composition techniques and color theories that you might’ve studied. You need to be quick and precise. This makes it very […]
If you are new to photography you have probably only recently learned about the concept known as “bokeh”. It is Japanese in origin and refers to blur or a blurry quality, and in photography it is a very recognizable technique. Let’s first understand the fundamental differences between soft focus and bokeh. In soft focus photography […]
Chances are that you’re one of the thousands of people regularly on video calls because of global lockdowns happening during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are some tips to help you look your best on video calls whether using Zoom, Google Meet, or any other software. Webcam Auto Exposure If your back is facing a window […]
Taking great landscape photography isn’t just about finding a beautiful space and snapping your camera’s shutter. It’s more so about understanding the elements that help a beautiful space translate into a beautiful photograph. One of the most important factors in creating a captivating photo of a sprawling space? Depth. As photographer Nick Page browses through […]
Photography is an art. Art is subjective. The one most important factor necessary in photography is light—quality light. Without light, there are no photographs. So, if you photograph your subject—whatever your subject may be: person, place, or thing—in quality light, you are likely to create art that people will subjectively view as “beautiful.” I’m not […]
The real world is far from ideal. Circumstances can turn against you on the day you’d scheduled a shoot. Well, a simple solution might be to reschedule the shoot, right? But think about it, a day wasted is an opportunity lost. Would you rather work on a new project the next day or rework on […]
What do you think makes a good portrait? Generally, we say that a good portrait is the one that’s able to capture the persona of the subject in discussion. But, when we really think about it, how can we truly see a person based off of a single image. It’s just not possible. A single […]
