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American Civil War Photography – Everything You Need To Know

August 26, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

American Flag

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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Travel Photography – How To Avoid The Common Clichés.

July 5, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

Sydney Harbor

Travel photography is an extremely popular genre that includes everyone from highly acclaimed professionals to the average tourist snapping a few shots on holiday. However, as a result of its popularity it’s a field that is unfortunately bursting with clichés! We’ve all seen thousands of photos which are cliched and unimpressive, even if they are…

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List Of Things You Should Avoid As A New Photographer

May 26, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

Photography is a wonderfully diverse artform with an enormous scope to express yourself and create unique compositions; however, despite this there are certain pitfalls that are unfortunately all too common, even among professionals! By learning about the potential pitfalls, including some which you may be doing yourself, you can begin to avoid them and improve…

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Complete Guide To One Subject Photography

April 28, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

One Subject Photography

Selecting a single subject for a photograph, or a series of photographs, is an effective way of focusing your attention and making a deep exploration of it. This technique can be used in many different ways to portray a subject; and whether it’s a human being, a building or even a hurricane, it’s a powerful…

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All You Need To Know About Silhouette Photography

April 13, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

Couple on Bikes

Silhouette photography is a unique artform which can capture the dramatic nature of shape and form in a clear and visually stunning way. A fantastic silhouette photograph will jump right off the page and fully engage the viewer in the scene. There are, however, several technical and practical pieces of knowledge that you’ll have to…

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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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Everything You Need To Know About Family Photography

March 26, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

Family portraits are one of the best ways to treasure the shared memories and experiences that have been built up together but taking the perfect portrait isn’t just a matter of pointing and shooting. As a photographer, working with families to take their portraits is a satisfying, reliable and fairly profitable genre to specialize in….

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Great Ways Of Incorporating Shadows In Your Photography

March 17, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

Sunlight In The Forest

When many photographers are taking photos they forget to take the shadows into account. Shadows can be thought of as the opposite of light and when the interplay between the two is created with skill and understanding the results can be truly outstanding! Shadows can spoil a photo but when used correctly they can add…

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All You Need To Know About Scouting In Photography

March 16, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

On The Street

Location scouting is a vital part of preparing for any photoshoot and regardless of the type of project you are undertaking it can make the difference between a chaotic and unproductive session and one which yields incredible results with the least of hassle! When you go to a potential location for a photoshoot in advance…

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All You Need To Know About Selecting A Lens For Videography

March 1, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

Tunnel Motion

When you’re choosing what lens to use in your own videography it’s important to understand the range of options that are available to you and how the lens that you are using can impact on every aspect of your work. When selecting a lens you need to adapt to the situation and the scenario that…

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