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In this backpacking photographer’s guide, I will discuss some ideas for photographing Sikkim.
When I mention photographing Sikkim I intend it to be in an inclusive sense.
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The back-button focusing mechanism on cameras is a very useful tool for separating the twin functions of focusing and shutter release.
Continue reading “An Introduction to the Back-Button Focusing Mechanism: The What, Why, and How”
Wouldn’t it be great to shoot amazing-looking photos of your baby right at home with whatever camera you have with you? These baby photography tips are just what you need.
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Lines in photography serve as a powerful compositional tool. It’s very rare that a photographic composition does not have the presence of a line in it.
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The market is saturated with budget camera options. However, finding the best budget camera in the interchangeable lens camera category may not be that easy.
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This discussion is aimed at pet parents looking for dog photography ideas to shoot great photos of their furry friends at home.
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Photographing Varanasi is a visual journey that will unravel the mysteries of a city that has captured the imagination of travelers for centuries.
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Understanding camera metering modes is integral to understanding the basics of exposure. This is an often-overlooked setting on your camera that can make or break your images. Let’s master this aspect.
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If landscape photography is the supreme test of a photographer, wildlife photography will come close second. Mother Nature can be fascinating and quite whimsical too.
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The best focal length for wedding photography is more of a personal choice than a rule. It depends on the style of the photographer more than anything else.
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Great low-light images with a smartphone? Is it possible? Yes, absolutely. I will discuss 10 tips for shooting great low-light images with your smartphone and editing them tastefully.
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Photography is a visual art form, and just like most art forms, it has rules that help you channel your creativity and keep it within the realms of reality. We, photographers, refer to these as the rules of composition in photography.
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