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American Civil War Photography – Everything You Need To Know

August 26, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

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The first time war time photography emerged was during the Mexican-American War, 1846-48, and the Crimean War, 1853-56; however it wasn’t until the American Civil War, 1861-65, that photography became far more widespread. Just 20 years after the invention of photography there were already more than 5000 photographers working in America and so when the…

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History of Self Portraiture And Great Ways To Do It

June 17, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

Freckles On Face

In the modern world all of the major social media platforms are swamped with ‘selfies’ but it might surprise you to realize that this is nothing new; and the main difference between the present day and the past is the ease of creating self portraits rather than the desire to do so. With a smartphone…

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Great Ways Of Creating Dramatic Lighting For Photography

April 14, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

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Portraits are one of the most powerfully emotive forms of photography that can tell the viewer so much about the subject. To really bring out the personality of your subject you can use dramatic lighting to create strong contrasts, highlight details and bring out various aspects of their face. The way you light your photograph…

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How To Make The Most Of Low Lighting In Photography

April 5, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

As a photographer your work revolves around using the light in the environment to take pictures and so when you find yourself faced with low lit conditions it can feel like there’s nothing you can do – however, nothing could be further from the truth! Many of the most beautiful scenes, portraits and views are…

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How To Achieve Simplicity in Your Photography

October 2, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Simplicity

You’ve heard it said a thousand times, that sometimes ‘less is more’, but never is it truer than in the world of photography. In photography it is often the case that simplicity and exactness can be the key compositional elements that make an image stand out from the rest. Simplicity in photography does not refer…

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How To Develop Your Own Style As A Photographer

September 17, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

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There are an amazing diversity of styles that are used by photographers to convey the meaning, essence and emotional content of their subjects. There are many ways that a photographer comes to create their own style although, when you analyze it, a great deal of that process occurs on a subconscious level! However, that said…

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Complete Guide To Teaching Photography

July 20, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

School Teacher

Photography is a wonderful way to express yourself and although someone who is new to it can become quite good by following their own creativity and inspirations, professional photographers know the value of good tuition and learning about the more technical side of the art form as well. Teaching photography is a great way to…

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What Is The Ansel Adams Zone System In Photography?

July 7, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

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Ansel Easton Adams was a pioneering American landscape photographer who was born in 1902 and died in 1984. He had a fantastic career that included working for the US Department of the Interior to photograph the country’s many national parks. Ansel Adams was pivotal in founding the photography department at the famous New York Museum…

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List of The Great Quotes About Photography And Their Meaning

June 10, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Books For Quotes

Photographers and artists throughout history have always had a different way of seeing the world which is partly what makes them so unique and valuable to society as a whole. Their work stood out because they were able to express things in a different way but as well as their artwork their words are often…

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How To Create A Great Photography Website

May 7, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

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Why you should Definitely have a website to promote your Photography? Once you’ve started to take some great photographs you will have a natural desire to share them with other people. Creating a good web presence is one of the most important ways that you can do so, not only bringing new audiences to your…

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