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VISUAL ARTIST, PAINTER, PHOTOGRAPHER
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VISUAL ARTIST, PAINTER, PHOTOGRAPHER

Shweta Malhotra is a well-known visual artist based in New Delhi who is inspired to create visual experiences through her photographs and paintings. Stories, emotions and elements have always captivated her since she was a child. She has made a significant mark in street, commercial, advertising and corporate photography while still relatively new to the art world. Her experience extends beyond corporate communication and publishing projects, as she is also deeply invested in working on issues of greater importance, such as children from diverse communities. She has served on the jury foça number of photography competitions at some of the most prestigious institutions, including IIT Delhi and Kanpur, Delhi University and others. Her photography workshops and photo-walks with the Crafts Museum, Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, and the Indian Academy of Photography have earned her recognition within the industry and beyond. Another feather in her cap was the Art Workshops for Corporates. So in this issue we had a talk with Shweta to know how she captures such wonderful images and what's the secret behind her photographs.

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8 mins  |
May 2022
Simple Technical Tips To Make Candid Street Photography Easier
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Simple Technical Tips To Make Candid Street Photography Easier

Street photography puts your hand-eye coordination to the test, as vell as your ability to see and frame intriguing situations as they occur in front of you, your ability to perceive light, your camera's technical abilities, and your ability to be comfortable photographing strangers. While there is no substitute for experience, the purpose of this essay is to assist you in improving your technical abilities and camera settings so that things are lot easier for you. With some efforts, you'll feel as if the camera isn't even there once you've mastered these techniques. When done correctly, it appears that all you have are your eyes and the scene in front of you.

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3 mins  |
May 2022
URBAN VS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
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URBAN VS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

To define urban, we must first define street photography in order to identify differences and the necessity for distinctiveness. Street photography is most usually defined as the photographing of subjects/people in (public) cityscapes in a documentary-style manner.

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4 mins  |
May 2022
Raw Style Street Photography Types
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Raw Style Street Photography Types

Newcomers to the genre may believe that street photography is simple to define. Street photography is when the street serves as both a site and a subject. That, however, is far too simplistic. There are many different kinds of street photography. There are also numerous street photographers who have their own unique style. There are no defined regulations for street photography. It's adaptable and open to different interpretations. We'll go over some of the many forms of street photography with you. It'll give you plenty of ideas. By the conclusion, you'll be ready to take to the streets and snap your own street scenes.

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3 mins  |
May 2022
50MM STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
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50MM STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

There has long been controversy about whether 50mm street photography is the best option, or if wider lenses are a better alternative. Most street photographers prefer lenses with a wider field of view, such as 35mm or 28mm, but that doesn't mean 50mm is useless. In reality, it's the opposite. There are several reasons to choose this focal length while photographing people on the street. Shooting with a 50mm lens opens up a slew of new photography options while imposing certain creative limits, and the results might be among your all-time favourites.

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7 mins  |
May 2022
Essential Smartphone Street Photography Tips
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Essential Smartphone Street Photography Tips

Drop the DSLR in favour of smartphone street photography. You probably didn't expect to hear that. Your smartphone meets all of the criteria for street photography. And can bring you some incredible results. Do you want to know how to get the most of your tiny portable device? Continue reading.

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8 mins  |
May 2022
Tips On Layering In Street Photography
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Tips On Layering In Street Photography

Layering images with many subjects at various depths of focus throughout the frame is a common photographic theme. Having several points of focus may increase attention and attract the viewer in, while also pushing them to scan the entire shot to see everything. It may sometimes construct a more complicated tale in the minds of the viewers or give them a more comprehensive experience of the scene, moment, and atmosphere. Layering does not create a nice photograph in and of itself, but it may enhance a photograph. But there’s a lot more to it than merely arranging items throughout the screen. You still want strength at the heart of everything, whether it’s a key theme, visual sensation, or event. There are no rules in photography or layering, but here are some pointers to assist you enhance your images if you’re attempting to focus on layering.

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5 mins  |
May 2022
How To Master Capturing Street Portraits
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How To Master Capturing Street Portraits

Street portrait photography is a lot of fun and gratifying, but it’s not always simple to get a good shot. You may struggle to locate the correct subjects and settings or you may feel uneasy photographing people as you go down the street. Many photographers like taking street portraits, and in this article, we will reveal all of our favourite ideas and techniques for stunning results, as well as explain how to work with varied backdrops, capture unusual poses, and approach individuals for a fast image. When you’re through, you’ll be able to make your own intriguing and compelling images. So, whether you’re new to rookie street photographer or simply want to improve your current talents, keep reading!

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6 mins  |
May 2022
Street Photography Tips That Will Make You A Good Photographer
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Street Photography Tips That Will Make You A Good Photographer

Many people like street photography all throughout the world, and the rules are pretty much up to interpretation. However, if you want to enhance your street photography and become a more well-rounded photographer, there are certain pointers and best practises to follow. In this post, we will look at some street photography strategies that can help you become a better photographer. We'll go through the equipment you'll need as well as the software that will assist you in processing your photographs.

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7 mins  |
May 2022
ONEPLUS 10 PRO VS IPHONE 13-CAMERA TEST
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ONEPLUS 10 PRO VS IPHONE 13-CAMERA TEST

The OnePlus 10 Pro, the company's flagship smartphone for 2022, has been recently released. It has a fresh look, but other from adopting components of Oppo's Coloros, it follows in the footsteps of past OnePlus models. This means it provides customers with a huge, gorgeous screen, a flexible camera, extremely rapid charging, and consistently speedy performance. It markets itself as a premium flagship as a "Pro" model, but with no OnePlus 10 on the horizon, it also competes with "regular" smartphones such as the iPhone 13.

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7 mins  |
May 2022
Canon Unveils EOS R5 C Camera
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Canon Unveils EOS R5 C Camera

Cine anon has announced the launch of EOS R5 C, the newest addition to the company's Cinema EOS System of video production equipment.

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1 min  |
April 2022
BE A PUPPETEER
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BE A PUPPETEER

Α rather unusual title, but rest assured that we have no intention of making you one.

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8 mins  |
April 2022
JPEG, TIFF or Raw?
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JPEG, TIFF or Raw?

We all know that JPEG, TIFF and Raw are file formats. JPEG stands for ‘Joint Photographic Experts Group’; TIFF stands for ‘Tagged Image File Format’, while Raw is not an acronym (short-form). Raw simply means ‘raw’ or untouched.

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7 mins  |
May 2022
Apple Unmasks Winners of Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge
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Apple Unmasks Winners of Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge

Apple has announced 10 winners of the iPhone Macro Challenge, with finalists from China, Hungary, India, Italy, Spain, Thailand and the US.

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2 mins  |
May 2022
Climbing On
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Climbing On

Realme GT 2 Pro | ₹49,999

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5 mins  |
May 2022
CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE
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CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE

Ashok Kandimalla - Ashok Kandimalla has been in the photographic field for over three decades and has extensive experience in both film and digital photography. Being an electronics engineer by profession and a photographer, he possesses a unique and deep insight into the technical aspects of digital photography and equipment. He has published more than a 100 articles on photography and some of his writings have also been published in the well-known international magazine Popular Photography. An avid collector of photographic books and vintage cameras, Ashok has a keen interest in the history of photography and a passion for sharing his knowledge on photography through teaching and writing. He is the only Indian photographer to be featured on the Nikon Centenary website. He is presently working as a Management and Engineering consutant. He can be reached at kashokk@gmail.com.

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6 mins  |
May 2022
Panasonic Expands Lumix G Series
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Panasonic Expands Lumix G Series

Panasonic recently launched the Lumix GH6 in India. It is the latest flagship model of their Lumix G Series digital mirrorless cameras.

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1 min  |
May 2022
Practice Makes Perfect
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Practice Makes Perfect

Debanjan Das - Debanjan is a photographer from Kolkata with a masters degree in Statistics. He says “Ever since my childhood, I have been fascinated with the beauty of nature. So, capturing the beauty of nature gives me immense joy and happiness. Also, the more you travel, the more you can explore new places, new people and their culture.

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5 mins  |
May 2022
Pro Gets Better
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Pro Gets Better

OnePlus 10 Pro | ₹66,999

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5 mins  |
May 2022
Realme Exhibits GT 2 Smartphone
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Realme Exhibits GT 2 Smartphone

Realme has announced the introduction of Realme GT 2 as a part of its 4th anniversary sale. The smartphone uses Samsung E4 luminescent material in the display and bio-based polymer Paper Tech Master design co-created by Realme Design Studio and Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa.

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1 min  |
May 2022
Sharp-shooter
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Sharp-shooter

Nikkor Z 14-24 mm f/2.8 S

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6 mins  |
May 2022
Poco Exhibits New Devices
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Poco Exhibits New Devices

Poco has recently announced the launch of X4 Pro 5G and M4 Pro smartphones during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 annual trade show hosted by GSMA.

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1 min  |
April 2022
Ricoh Displays Limited-edition Camera
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Ricoh Displays Limited-edition Camera

Ricoh has announced a limited-edition version (termed ‘Urban’) of its GR IIIx kit. This package features the GR IIIx digital compact camera that comes in a metallic grey finish and navy-blue ring around the lens barrel. It also includes exclusive accessories such as a leather hand strap and a metallic hot shoe cover.

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1 min  |
April 2022
Realme Reveals C35 Entry-Level Phone
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Realme Reveals C35 Entry-Level Phone

Realme has introduced a new addition to its entry-level C series family with the realme C35, an entry-level smartphone.

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1 min  |
April 2022
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More Options

OnePlus has launched the fourth device in the OnePlus 9 series, and this launch comes when we have been keenly waiting for the OnePlus 10. The OnePlus 9RT features a few improvements over the OnePlus 9R including a new SoC.

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4 mins  |
April 2022
The Journey Continues
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The Journey Continues

Prithviraj Banerjee | Prithviraj comes from an IT background and has a passion for photography and travel. Since childhood he has been fascinated with landscape and nature. His passion towards photography developed as a hobby and he has travelled across India and other countries in the world. He resides in Mumbai and loves to share his experience by mentoring new photographers through photo tours and workshops.

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3 mins  |
April 2022
Looking Beyond all Alphas and Omegas
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Looking Beyond all Alphas and Omegas

Sony has unveiled the latest in their full-frame cameras, the A7R IV, and the company has been upbeat about the prospects of this device. Here is Mukesh Srivastava, Head of Business, Digital Imaging, Sony India, in a chat with Smart Photography.

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6 mins  |
April 2022
Colour Wizard
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Colour Wizard

Viewsonic is one of the most popular specialist display manufacturers, and of late, they have been focussing on commercial and educational monitors in addition to general and professional models. Their VP series of monitors are professional displays falling in Viewsonic’s ColorPro line-up meant for colour-critical applications like photo, video editing and graphic design. The VP2785-4K is the 4K version of the earlier 2K monitor of the same designation.

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4 mins  |
April 2022
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BE A PUPPETEER

Ashok Kandimalla has been in the photographic field for over three decades and has extensive experience in both film and digital photography. Being an electronics engineer by profession and a photographer, he possesses a unique and deep insight into the technical aspects of digital photography and equipment. He has published more than a 100 articles on photography and some of his writings have also been published in the well-known international magazine Popular Photography. An avid collector of photographic books and vintage cameras, Ashok has a keen interest in the history of photography and a passion for sharing his knowledge on photography through teaching and writing. He is the only Indian photographer to be featured on the Nikon Centenary website. He is presently working as a Management and Engineering consutant. He can be reached at kashokk@gmail.com.

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8 mins  |
April 2022
Asus Begins Sale of 8Z
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Asus Begins Sale of 8Z

Asus has announced the sale of its smartphone 8Z.

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1 min  |
April 2022