Juxtaposition in Photography
Life and Photography are all about connections and opposites. Telling stories is only possible when there are different subjects and ideally some twists that don't make the story very obvious. A Juxtaposition in Photography...
Figure To Ground in Photography
In the last article, I claimed that the staged pictures of Steve McCurry don't have any educational value because they are artificial and scripted. While the content themselves doesn't have much to learn about, there...
Directing Eyes With Leading Lines in Photography
In photography, there is some hidden attraction that leads us to interesting places in a photograph. We aren't really sure what it is that makes us stick to that picture, but sure it stands...
Is a Photography Major suitable for You?
Did You just graduate high school, have a camera and are interested in Photography? If Your goal is to become a professional photographer and make money off of Your hobby, then going for a Photography...
The Sun: Our Closest Star and Its Impact on Earth
The sun is an awe-inspiring celestial body that has fascinated humans for centuries. As our closest star, it is the source of all life on Earth. Its warmth and light are essential...
Photography Focus Techniques
1 Find the right Focus for your Street Photography
When I think back to the beginning of my Street Photography "career" there was nothing more frustrating than seeing a beautiful scene, composing it and overcoming...
5 Easy Photography Composition Tips
I have emphasized the importance of the composition in photography before. Not only the content is important, but also how we display it. The most beautiful scene crumbles when it is shown in an...
20 Tips for Black & White Photography
Black & White Photography is one classic form of displaying the world. Although the reality is vibrant and colorful, reducing it on the monochrome tonality can bring out a whole different character. Were early...
Underexpose Your Images
Camera technology is advancing at a very fast pace. Sensors are able to pack more and more megapixels and overall the quality seems to improve by a lot. Even in the lower price segments,...
Night Street Photography
Shooting Street Photography at Night
Photography as the capturing of light is regarded as a discipline that is done normally during the day when the sun shines bright and everything is well-lit. How can Night Street...