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Starting Your Own Wedding Photography Business

Wedding photography is a booming business, even in a market that is looking at a possible inflation with US China trade wars etc knocking at the doors. There will always be weddings and wedding photographers are an important part of the ceremony. India has always had amazing wedding ceremonies with different cultures with different traditions in different parts of the country and wedding photography can be an extremely lucrative business idea at the moment. So, in this article we will discuss how you, as a mid-level professional who has shot a few weddings and has a portfolio, can go about setting up your own business in the industry.

Wedding Photography Posing Ideas

Need some inspiration for posing for the next weddding you shoot? Choosing a great pose can take a photo from nice to impressive. In this article, we will share some unique and essential wedding photography pose ideas for couples that will make your clients go “wow”.

‘India Is A Progressive Market'

Nikon had already launched two cameras in the mirrorless category with the third (Nikon Z50) launched recently. With this launch it is clear that moving forward Nikon is going to focus a lot on the mirrorless category considering there haven’t been any DSLR launched this year from the brand. Bhavya Desai spoke to Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director, Nikon India about the future and what the consumers should expect from Nikon.

The Yellow Holi

The yellow Holi, although locally known as the Vittal Birdev annual Yatra, is a festival celebrated by the shepherd community at the Pattan Kodoli village in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.

The Knot That Binds Us

The Knot That Binds Us

Tips To Capture Great Photos In The Dark

Photography means “drawing with light”, and that’s how the sensor in your camera works. Your image sensor is trying to capture the available light. And the less light there is, the worst the quality of the image is (unless you are doing it intentionally of course!). So what can you do when you are capturing images in the dark? Whether it is a dimly lit club or when you are out camping on the mountains, you can still get a nice shot when light is not your best friend any more. A mixture of knowing your basics and a few tips from pros can make any image pop, no matter how dim the light is.

Wedding Photography Workshop A Grand Success!

Wedding season is upon us and if there is anything that Indians like, it is a wedding in the family!

How To Get Breathtaking Photographs Of Landscapes In Simple Black And White

Landscape photography looks easy to shoot but requires dedication and hours of hard work. It is not only a difficult genre to pursue, but is an extremely time consuming task. But the end result is worth every penny spent. One of the main attractions of landscape photographs is the beautiful colours that nature has to offer but what if we take colour out of the equation? It becomes even more challenging. Let’s find out how we can get breathtaking photographs of landscapes in simple black and white.

Basic Tips For Diwali

Unless you are a professional, most DSLR or Mirrorless owners take photography seriously only on particular events. Diwali is one such festival which is perfect to release the photographer in you. Sometimes it might be difficult to suddenly get that perfect closeup shot of a lamp or a long exposure shot of fireworks on Diwali.

Ganpati Aagman

The history of Ganpati celebrations, especially in Mumbai dates way back and isn’t all about religion!

From Field To Frame

Aniruddha Das is one of the very few Sports photographers in India. While sports in itself is extremely popular in India, with cricket, football and hockey getting major attention, sports photography has not really taken off that well. Aniruddha Das has shot live sporting events and has also shot for brands such as Nike, Levi’s, Red Bull, Kingfisher East Bengal and more! We spoke to him to find out how he got into the genre and a lot more!

The Heart of the Image

With his first toy being a camera, he grew up in a family where photography was not uncommon. Assisting his father through the years, learning the tricks in the darkroom, he soon began building his body of work. He went on to cover important national and social issues over the years, and has been published in major international and national magazines and newspapers. This month, we speak to Mumbai-based documentary photographer Atul Loke, who tells us the importance of immersing himself in each of his stories, and how human emotions are still at the heart of his images. 

Tips for Photographing Festivals in India

Festivals, rituals, community celebrations and cultural events are among the most exciting events for shutterbugs to capture.

Using Hyperfocal Distance for Better Landscape Shots

When it comes to shooting landscapes, retaining the sharpness in the image all across can be a task to attain. Landscape images are very dependent on focus and often the best results are obtained when perfect focussing has been done. Knowing about the hyperfocal distance of the particular lens you are using or being able to calculate the approximate hyperfocal distance to get the best focus. We shall discuss about hyperfocal distance and how to get it right.

Shooting Dramatic Sky

Skies are one of the most photographed subjects and make for some really interesting photographs.

Your First Fashion Shoot

Photography as we know today has many sub-genres and specific photographers take on their specialised genres as they have prepared and trained themselves for it.

Selecting The Right Lenses For Wedding Photography

Weddings are a once in a lifetime affair.

Importance Of Depth Of Field In Wedding Photography

One of the most used photographic techniques in the wedding industry is the bokeh. But is it really what changes a picture completely? Will clients still like their images without the bokeh? Let’s find out in this article about the importance of depth of field.

Upcoming Tech Innovations To Look Out For

The world is changing and it is changing rapidly. A decade or two ago, no one could have fathomed that we would have access to such technology in future. And now, when inventors are turning into successful business personalities, we can only imagine how tech and science is going to expand in the future as there will be good investment and also a great market for new tech. Therefore, we have made a list of few upcoming tech innovations that might become big in the scene in future.

The Best Tripods For Photographers

One of the very first pieces of equipment we buy to support the photographic needs is a tripod. A tripod is hands down a really important addition to a working photographer’s kit. A tripod is very well appreciated by landscape photographers, photographers working in the studio, and other applications where a long period of hand holding a camera is either not possible or feasible.

Everyday Pakistan - A Story Of Misrepresentation

Imagine a group of young girls playing football and getting a picture clicked afterwards. You would imagine this to be a scenario of any western country or even India (where women are still fighting for equal rights), but what if I tell you it’s actually from Pakistan! You might not have left that country out intentionally in your mind while thinking of this scenario, but the media of both the countries and worldwide have tapped into our subconscious and have changed our perception about that country completely.

As Abstract As It Gets

Tips for abstract photography

Leaving Your Comfort Zone

When you are starting off on your photographic journey, there will be times when you would just wish to go out and shoot but would hesitate, or you will go out but feel really awkward while taking a photograph of a person on the street. this is you trying to get out of your comfort zone. Especially in a new city, it becomes difficult for someone to take photographs since he or she is not familiar with that city or country and its people and culture. in this article we will discuss different ways and practices to get you out of your comfort zone, which inevitably will make you a better photographer in the long run.

Good Friday

Mumbai is a vibrant mix of various cultures. You can experience the city’s festive vibe in every nook and cranny of its streets, throughout the year.

A Look Into The World Of Infrared Photography (Ir Photography)

The artist vocation is to send light into the human heart - George Sand.

Photography 101: Basic Tips For Amateurs

You love cradling your DSLR in your hands and going places with it. You get a surge of excitement clicking away to glory, capturing the sights and memories around you. But, something is still amiss. You are an amateur and you find yourself clueless now and then. especially when you are faced with the jargon and profusion of information available on photography everywhere. You have come to the right place as we are here to make this process a little less daunting. Loving photography comes effortlessly to most people, and with the right knowledge and experience, even mastering it can be just as effortless.

Panasonic GH5

The Panasonic GH5 was a long-awaited camera after the success of GH4. The GH5 just picks it up where the GH4 left off. For a mirrorless camera, most of the times, the expectations are usually not high as they are from DSLRs, but the GH5 makes its intentions clear by putting forward a host of features and some incredible performance out of the camera to settle any doubts one might have for the camera. Panasonic has created the GH5 for all types of use, but the film and video features sets it apart from any other camera available in the market right now. The GH5 was overwhelmingly received by filmmakers and videographers all over the world. We put it through the paces to see how it performed.

Black And White Vs Colour - Commercial Photography

Before going for a shoot the photographer and the client need to decide on how the image will look and feel. The photographer needs to give the client an idea of how the end result will be, so that there is no misunderstanding. In making these decisions a major subject discussed is if the final image should be in colour or black and white. This decision is made keeping a lot of things in mind. In this article we will discuss if and when you should use black and white or colour.

Mobile Photography and Depth of Field

Mobile phone photography has advanced rapidly in the last few years. Mobile phone photographers are taking up different genres and shooting almost every kind of a picture using their phone cameras, than a DSLR. One of the techniques that give our images a more interesting look is depth of field (DOF). In this article we will show you how to achieve depth of field in mobile photography.

Festivals Of India - Bihu

Shot with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV