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Aiming to Provide Creators with Higher Image Quality

Sony recently launched the Venice 2, which is the brand’s new flagship in professional cinema cameras. Smart Photography caught up with Mukesh Srivastava, Head of Digital Imaging Business at Sony India.

D-SLR Lenses on an MILC

Those of you who are actively following the technological and commercial developments in the field of photography would have noticed that little or no development is taking place in the realm of D-SLR systems. All the major manufacturers (OEMs) seem to be currently concentrating on mirrorless cameras (MILCs) and associated lenses.

EISA Photography Maestro 2022-2023

EISA has announced the annual Photo Maestro contest results.

Understanding White Balance in Photography

Have you ever wondered why your subjects appear yellow when photographed indoors? Or why does your camera's flash make things seem blue? Understanding the notion of white balance and how it works is critical in digital photography since wrongly adjusting it can spoil a shot by adding all kinds of unwanted colour casts and making skin tones seem extremely unnatural. In this post, we will go through the fundamentals of white balance and colour temperature, which can be difficult for novices to grasp.

Photography Frame Composition & Angle

You can film from one of four distinct camera perspectives. You will observe that there are numerous possibilities to take creative control of your camera, especially given that the majority of folks just shoot straight from their eye view.

HOW TO USE SPOT METERING?

Using your digital camera’s spot metering setting might help you take better images. Spot metering allows you to create more accurate exposures than other metering settings.

Most essential photography terms – part 2

In the previous issue we did an article on most essential photography terms. Continuing the same, we have the Part 2 for our readers. Photography terminologies are many and may be quite challenging for beginner photographers to grasp. However, understanding the photography phrases used to explain crucial processes can allow you to appreciate photography much more. Some technical jargon is simply that: jargon. Listening to two photographers converse makes it appear as though they are speaking a foreign language. Outside of photography, all of the technical words have little or no relevance. You will struggle to master photography, much alone have an informed discourse about it, until you understand at least the most basic of these photographic words. The more you practise, the easier it becomes, just like anything else you learn. The more you utilise photographic words and jargon, the faster they will become second nature to you.

Tracing Faces

There are so many amazing On The Horizon interviews in Asian Photography Magazine, but we want to learn more about the photographers and the story behind their photos. We interviewed a skilled photographer in this issue to learn more about enjoying life via a lens. Waleed Shabir is the focus of this month’s interview. He is a photographer who takes more than simply photographs. His photographs are extremely intimate and, most importantly, respectful to the people and feelings that inspired him. Waleed discusses how he approaches capturing a stranger’s emotion, the creative linage of still photography, unique portrait photography, and how he started into street photography in this interview.

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY HACKS 7

Portrait photography depends on a photographer's skill with the camera, understanding of the subject, and creative ability to combine those aspects in original ways. It can range from sombre black and white photographs to dreamlike images with blurred backgrounds. Use these simple tips to take better photographs.

How to make a Photography Portfolio Website?

15 seconds. That is the amount of time you have when a visitor clicks on your website to capture their attention. As a photographer, having a platform where you can showcase your greatest work while still having total control over the look, feel, and operation of your website is critical. There are several resources and tools available today to help you create an interesting and aesthetically attractive website. Continue reading to learn about the finest tools for establishing your own professional photography portfolio website that will immediately capture your audience.

AN ART FORM THAT CAPTURES OUR MEMORIES: WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY

"The camera is a tool that teaches people how to look without a camera," someone once stated. "Taking a picture, capturing a moment, exposes how rich reality actually is," another photographer stated. It all makes sense since photography is something you rapidly fall in love with, even if you just use it sometimes. There is also a day dedicated to celebrating and recognising the arts. World Photography Day is celebrated every year to honour the craft, art, science, and history of photography. The goal of the day is to encourage more photographers, both professionals and amateurs, to talk about a vocation that is a perfect marriage of art and technology.

Questions To Ask When Chosing A Camera

We frequently receive queries from folks who are in the process of selecting a camera.

Master Your Camera Controls: 7 Pro Tips

Mirrorless and DSLR cameras are evolving. Full auto mode on your cameras might produce respectable pictures. It only scratches the surface of what your camera is capable of doing, though. You may use your camera's functions to help you create an image exactly as you picture it in your head. You can improve as a photographer by learning more about your camera's controls by stepping away from full auto's security. You'll learn in this article how to use the fundamental camera controls that every DSLR and mirrorless camera possesses in order to take truly outstanding pictures.

How To Analyse A Photograph

Photographs are widespread in today's culture. Photographs are utilised in a variety of media, from news stories to ads. It might be claimed that a photograph is more than just a snapshot in time; it also has an intended meaning and seeks to have an influence on its audience. When most of us look at an image, we just notice the surface message. Photographs, on the other hand, might have deeper meanings. Photographers, like authors and other artists, employ a set of guidelines in their work to express meaning. They utilise their trade tactics to signify one thing on the surface and something quite different upon closer inspection. As the quote goes, a photograph says a thousand words. We have a tendency to glance at pictures and immediately deduce their meanings. We often make inferences about images without paying any consideration to how we do so. This step-by-step article will teach us how to answer the question, "How do we come to understand an image?"

Tips To Instantly Improve Your Photography Skills

A picture is worth a thousand words. A great image may say a million words. Even the best memories deteriorate with time. However, a picture can last a lifetime. The main reason we started taking pictures was to have a visual record of our travels and favourite moments. So let's get into it.

TIPS FOR STUNNING HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY

Do you find it difficult to take engaging headshots? Do you want to improve the quality of your headshot photography? Here are some simple pointers and techniques for taking headshots. By the time we're done, you'll understand how to take headshots like a pro because we'll give you a tonne of advice and plenty of real-world examples.

Guide To High Contrast Photography

High contrast photography is challenging to master, but in this post, we'll teach you a tonne of tried-and-true techniques that ensure stunning results. Some of our high-contrast photography suggestions cover how to make the most of contrasty lighting, while others advise you to lessen contrast for stunningly detailed pictures. So whether your aim is to easily record scenes with great dynamic range or to produce spectacular, high-contrast photographs, let's do it!

THE WANDERING SANE - Husain Ujjainwala

Not everyone can claim to be a photographer and traveller. Not because they can't, but because they won't put themselves in situations that push them to their limits and beyond. Husain Ujjainwala, on the other hand, appears to be a photographer born for such an expedition. Asian Photography interviews him about his natural sense of photography, his personal journey, and his discoveries.

THE DESIRE TO TRAVEL - Suhas Nalawade

Photography allows us to freeze tiny, ephemeral moments in time and make them everlasting. Whereas the subject of a painting may be required to wait for hours or even days, the subject of a photograph may be unaware that the photograph is being taken. Suhas is a pharmaceutical businessman from India who is also a keen traveller and photographer. His passion for photography keeps him seeing the world and capturing the uniqueness in his own style. Nature's elements inspire him much, and this is reflected in his photographs. Through his vision, he expresses emotions, behaviours, and cultural aspects. He has appeared on a number of national and international platforms. Asian Photography Magazine will never overlook such skill. So, in this interview, we spoke with Suhas Nalawade about his personal experience and work flow. Excerpts:

टूल्स ऑफ लाइटरूम "लेंस करेक्शन"

इस बार लाइटरूम के एक नए टॉपिक नाम है "लेंस करेक्शन"।

सुरेन्द्र आर. पटेल ( 08 अक्टूबर 1927 15 जुलाई 2022 )

महान विभूतियाँ

EOS R3 इन द हॉर्ट ऑफ एक्शन

6K RAW सिनेमैटिक मूवी और हाई स्पीड फोटोग्राफी

Canon Expands RF Lens Range

Canon has released the RF 24 mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM and RF 15-30 mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lenses for EOS R range of mirrorless cameras. These two lenses complement and complete the line-up of affordable RF lenses. With the addition of these two lenses, the RF lens line-up now has 30 lenses.

An 8.6K Upgrade for Sony Venice

Sony India has introduced Venice 2, the new flagship model and latest addition to its line-up of high-end digital cinema cameras.

WPP Foundation Partners with Drik

World Press Photo Foundation has announced partnership with Drik Picture Library, Bangladesh, to better connect with regions around the world.

The Magic of Mangalajodi

The Magic of Mangalajodi is an amazing coffee table book, showcasing some of the finest art forms of bird photography from the lens of wildlife photographer Avinash Khemka.

SEA TURTLES

Though an engineer by profession, Arghya is a passionate nature and wildlife photographer. The thirst to witness the unusual facets of nature compels him to travel off the beaten track. Continuous quest for excellence in the field of wildlife photography has made him a contributing photographer to WWF-India. Some of his images have already been published in various magazines like BBC Wildlife, Sanctuary Asia, Discover India, SaevUs, Wild Planet Magazine, BirdWatching Daily USA and BBC Wildlife Magazine 2021 calendar. He bagged some accolades in this photographic journey from domestic and international photography competitions like India Photography Awards, Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Awards 2020, 31st and 32nd edition of Memorial Maria Luisa, Nature’s Best Photography Asia 2018, and The Royal Photographic Society’s International Images for Science 2017.

MASTERING NATURE

Anandhu hails from Kollam, Kerala. He has been doing wildlife photography since the last three years. He says “Birds interest me a lot and I love their action and behavior shots. I am fascinated with light, and love taking photos in the golden hours, especially the backlit shots”. Anandhu’s work has been published in leading international publications like Natgeo India, Natgeo Traveller UK, Nikon Asia and other platforms. He has several awards to his credit.

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