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Impressionist Photography – What You Need To Know

August 17, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

War Painting Photo

When photography first emerged in the mid 19th Century, it not only transformed the arts, particularly painting, but it also had a huge impact on society as a whole. First invented in the 1830s by Louis-Jacques-MandeDaguerre, who created the ‘daguerreotype camera’; a technology that was quickly embraced by artists who instantly saw its incredible potential….

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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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Ways In Which You Can Photograph Yourself Like A Professional

March 4, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

Selfies have flooded the internet in recent years but, as a general rule, they are low quality and limited by the length of people’s arms! Using your phone is a convenient way to quickly snap a picture of yourself in a memorable location but you can get much better results if you use a professional…

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Complete Guide To Achieving Symmetry In Photography

February 3, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

Photo Showing Symmetry

The word symmetry originates from the ancient Greek word, ‘symmetria’ and approximately means ‘equal proportions’ or an ‘agreement in dimensions’. In modern language though, symmetry means something that has parts which mirror each other. Nature is full of examples of symmetry and that even includes the human body! Imagine if you folded a picture of…

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Complete Guide To Vanishing Points In Photography

January 29, 2021 by Hari Leave a Comment

Vanishing Point in Photography

A vanishing point is created on a 2 dimensional image to give a sense of depth that imitates the 3 dimensional reality it portrays. A vanishing point is a spot on the image where converging sets of parallel lines come together to give perspective, depth and the illusion of an apparently 3 dimensional image on…

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How to Create Great Edges and Borders in Photography

October 15, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Center City Condominium

Just as paintings and other forms of artwork are presented in carefully selected frames there is a great deal of merit in including appropriate edges or borders with your photography. The potential impact that an edge or border can have on the image is immense. The bordering of the photo can change the entire feel…

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Which Are The Best Books On Photography?

August 6, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Woman Reading

In the modern world there are many ways that you can learn about photography and really master the craft of this amazing art form. You can explore the methods and techniques of photography using online courses, local workshops and on blogs and websites. However, there is something timeless about having a physical book in your…

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