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ACE FASHION AND CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER AVINASH GOWARIKER HAD A HUMBLE BEGINNING. PHOTOGRAPHY TURNED FROM A CHANCED ENCOUNTER TO PASSION AT A VERY YOUNG AGE FOR AVINASH AND HE HASN’T LOOKED BACK. FROM SHOOTING BOLLYWOOD BEHEMOTHS SUCH AS SHAHRUKH KHAN, SALMAN KHAN, AAMIR KHAN, AMITABH BACHCHAN TO WORKING FOR BIG TICKET BRANDS SUCH AS COCACOLA, NDTV, KIA MOTORS, KAUN BANEGA CROREPATI AND MORE, HE HAS CEMENTED HIS POSITION AS A FORCE TO RECKON WITH. WE TALK TO HIM ABOUT HIS ENTRY INTO THIS CAREER AND HOW IT HAS PROGRESSED.

Clarissa Bonet wins Hasselblad X You grand prize

Hasselblad X You has displayed the incredible experts among X System creatives over the past three months with a curated collection of 12 weekly winners chosen.

CHRISTMAS IN MUMBAI

LAST YEAR WE HAD COVERED CHRISTMAS IN KOLKATA. HOWEVER, THE CHRISTMAS IN MUMBAI IS NOTHING SHORT OF GRAND. BEING IN CLOSE VICINITY TO GOA – A MOSTLY CATHOLIC STATE, MUMBAI HAS A HUGE POPULATION OF CATHOLICS WHO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH EXTREME PASSION AND IT IS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN THEY INDULGE IN MERRY MAKING, FIREWORKS, WINE AND A NICE TABLE SPREAD OF FOOD! LET’S SEE HOW MUMBAI, ONE OF THE MOST COSMOPOLITAN CITIES IN THE COUNTRY, CELEBRATES ITS CHRISTMAS.

Nikon Z Series Firmware Ver. 2.20 released, adds support for CFexpress memory cards; paid service to install RAW video output function also begins

Nikon recently announced the release of firmware Ver. 2.20 for the Nikon Z 7 and Z 6 full-frame mirrorless cameras.

SUCCESS A SECOND TIME – WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP IN PUNE

AFTER A HUGE AND SUCCESSFUL WORKSHOP IN MUMBAI, ASIAN PHOTOGRAPHY TOOK THE WORKSHOP TO ANOTHER CITY WHICH SHOWED INTEREST! ON HAVING A POLL IN OUR INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES, IT WAS EVIDENT THAT PUNEKARS WANTED TO ATTEND THE MUMBAI WORKSHOP, BUT THEY COULDN’T! SO WE DECIDED TO TAKE THE WORKSHOP TO THEM. ACE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER NIKLESH MALKANI WAS KIND ENOUGH TO HELP US IN THIS JOURNEY AND HERE ARE EXCERPTS OF THE SAME.

THINGS THAT MAKE THE PHOTOGRAPHER INSIDE YOU PROUD

WE PHOTOGRAPHERS FALL IN LOVE WITH EITHER A CAMERA OR A GEAR OR THE SO CALLED ART ITSELF TO FIND AND DISCOVER AN INNER TALENT CALLED PHOTOGRAPHY. AND THEN, YOU SLOWLY BEGIN TO LEARN THE MEANING OF BECOMING A REAL PHOTOGRAPHER, THE DELICACIES, SWEET PAIN AND A LOT MORE INSIDE THE SECRET WORLD OF PIXELS. IN THIS ARTICLE OF OURS, WE HAVE SHARED SOME OF THE THINGS THAT ARE IGNORED BY MOST BUT WE GET TO FEEL JUST BY BEING A GOOD PHOTOGRAPHER. COME HAVE A LOOK AT THIS AND BE PROUD OF WHERE YOU ARE AND WHO YOU ARE!

A LOOK AT THE KINGFISHER CALENDAR 2020

THE YEAR 2020 IS UPON US AND THE START OF A NEW YEAR MEANS GETTING YOURSELF A NEW CALENDAR. WE SPOKE TO ACE PHOTOGRAPHER ATUL KASBEKAR ABOUT THIS YEAR’S KINGFISHER CALENDAR, ITS CONCEPT, THE HISTORY AND MORE. EXCERPTS:

Execution Of A Fashion Shoot

In continuation to our article on the pre- production of a fashion shoot, this article covers the execution stage of the shoot. It certainly isn’t anything that a newbie imagines it to be. So, here are a few important things that you need to do during your first shoot. These points may or may not give you a great shooting experience, but at least it will take care of a few important things and offer a less bumpy ride for you and your team.

Proven Ways To Break Into Fashion Photography

Fashion photography is one of the most competitive and pursued genre of photography in the world today. So obviously such a competitive field will have its own set of hurdles attached to it. Overcoming the hurdles is a must if you have to become a fashion photographer. But, what are the ways through which you get that “break” in the industry. Below are some of the proven ways used by many well-established fashion photographers of today.

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

Spurfection by Prabhu Praksh

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”.

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.

From A Crush To Crushing It

'The Photo Diary' by Monisha

‘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.

From A Crush To Crushing It!

The Photo Diary

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.