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PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGH THE LENSES OF TIME

While clicking a picture with your trendy smart phone or DSLR, have you ever wondered how far we have come? From clicking blurry pictures with gigantic camera box to capturing high-res images with a sleek device that slips right into our pockets! Undoubtedly, photography has undergone major revolution in a span of two hundred years. Ahead of World Photography Day on August 19, we thought of turning back the pages of history and looking at the giants on whose shoulders we stand on today. Let’s dive into the evolution and revolution of photography and imaging technology!

PHOTOJOURNALISM – WHEN STORYTELLING MEETS REALITY

Do you know who the real heroes are? Real heroes are the ones out on the battlefield of reality, capturing every moment and showing the stark naked truth to the entire world. They are the ones who wield the power to shape our perspectives with the mere click of a camera. They are the ones who often at times risk their lives to show us the truth that lies hidden in the very fabric of the society. They are photojournalists.

RIGHT TIME, WRONG LENS

Have you ever had an almost-perfect snapshot in front of you only to realise you were using the wrong lens? Or maybe since it’s more convenient, you just bring one lens with you? Or pushing yourself to the edge. We’ve all heard that the best lens for a portrait is 85mm, 50mm, that the best lens for a landscape is a wide angle between 14mm to 24mm and that the best lens for getting in close is a macro? So, what if we alter things up and use a lens that isn’t often associated with that type of photography and replace it with another? Will we set a goal for ourselves or do something unusual?

Surreal Photography

Surrealism is an avant-garde movement that started around the 1920s that explores the creative part of the mind by going beyond realism in art field. In the past, it had been seen in paintings then jumped to photography. Surrealism was officially established as a movement with the publication of poet André Breton’s first Manifesto of Surrealism in 1924.

THE TIMELESSNESS OF BLACK & WHITE STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

If you go through the pictures of the greats like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Vivian Maier, Robert Doisneau, Elliott Erwitt and others, you’ll realise there is an inimitable, classic quality to their pictures. And what’s the common thread linking them? The pictures clicked by these greats exude the timeless quality that comes through the black & white medium. When you extend the power of B&W to street photography, you can create impactful images that transport the viewer onto a cloud of nostalgia. You draw their eye directly to your subject, without letting them get misled by any kind of distractions. If you too want to click timeless, classic pictures, it is time you tried your hand at black & white street photography!

Travel Talks

A well-known name in the photography circles of India, Bobby Joshi has made his mark as a travel and landscape photographer, co-founder of GoodShotz and a photography mentor. His dreamy pictures of beautiful landscapes from all around the world will compel you to pack your bags and book your next trip as soon as you can.

Stories from the Streets

A management consultant turned street photographer, Sammya Brata Mullick has been carving his own niche in the industry with his remarkable visual stories from the street.

Reflection & Photography

Reflection & Photography

Come Hail or rain, Camera ProteCtion Comes First!

Monsoon is here! Aren’t you itching to go out in the downpour and shoot some magical pictures of streets being lashed with heavy rains? Don’t you want to capture the heavy mist surrounding the treetops? Don’t you want to click a picture of the earth clad in the brightest shade of green as lofty gray clouds line the summits of majestic hills? So what’s stopping you? Are you afraid that shooting in the rain will damage your camera irreparably? If that’s the case, then don’t worry! We have compiled a list of tips to ensure that your camera gets the protection it deserves this monsoon. Read on to know more!

Rain photography idea at home

Photography at home does not sound appealing, as no photographer wants their equipment to be harmed by rain, shooting in the rain can be enjoyable and exciting, but there is a possibility that your equipment can get messed up. As a result, we’ll learn how to photograph rain at home in this article.

CAPTURING LANDSCAPES IN THE RAIN!

The first drop of rain has hit the earth. The unmistakable scent of wet earth fills the air. And before you head out to watch the beauty of rains, you hear the rain drops pattering on the roof, the sidewalk and the road. Your senses come to life one by one – sight, smell, hearing and the touch of the cool rain drops on your skin. Sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? What if you could enjoy the beauty of the rain while gazing out into a green paradise? Wouldn’t capturing such a mesmerizing scene be the best way to spend your monsoon? If that drives you to grab your camera bag, head out and get clicking beautiful landscapes in the rain, wait a second! Read our guide to capturing landscapes in the rain first!

Sennheiser MKE 400

The Sennheiser MKE 400 is a shotgun microphone designed to attach into the hot shoe mounts of DSLR and mirrorless cameras. This new, 2nd-gen of MKE 400 model looks and sounds like a serious piece of prosumer gear, but more casual video shooters need not look away: the MKE 400 also has a naive side that can incredibly boost the quality of smartphone camera clips as well.

Nikon Z FC Mirrorless Camera With a Retro Design, Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) Lens Launched in India

Nikon Z FC DX-format mirrorless camera with a retro design has been launched in India. The camera’s design is inspired by the Nikon FM2 SLR from the 1980s and has a vintage Nikon logo. Like its Nikon Z50 sibling, the Nikon Z FC is based on the Z-mount system and has a 20.9-megapixel sensor among other features. The Nikon Z FC offers three dedicated dials to manually adjust settings while capturing images and videos. The camera also features a variable-angle LCD touchscreen display.

Fujifim Instax Square SQ 1

Instax is a line of instant camera from Fujifilm that prints photos on the spot. We got an Instax Square SQ 1 for a review and we have spent some time with the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ 1, launched last year in September 2020 at a price of ₹10,999 in India. The price has been decreased now. The latest price of Instax Square SQ 1 is ₹9,999. This Instant camera was launched in three vibrant colours including Chalk White, Glacier Blue and Terracotta Orange.

Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM lens launched in India

Canon recently announced the launch of the RF14-35mm f/4L IS USM ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, which completes the f/4L trinity of RF lenses, together with the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM and RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lenses. With its 14-35mm focal range and 0.38x magnification at 35mm, Canon’s latest lens for its full-frame mirrorless camera systems is equally adept at capturing stunning ultra-wide-angle landscape and architectural shots – providing photography enthusiasts with a versatile, professional-grade mount zoom lens at an accessible price point.

Wildlife Photography Helping Nature Conservation

Every photographer in their life has been inspired by many photographs, either on social media platforms or other platforms, of beautiful birds, snakes, frogs, bears, tigers, leopards, and other wildlife animals.

The Ultimate Wilde Life Photography Guide For 2021

Wildlife photography can be very challenging, this photograph looks so easy, but they are not, for a great shot you need to have lot’s patience, and always have to be ready and actively observing to photograph wild creature in their environment. This category of photography is the most rewarding genre, specially if you’re an animal lover.

Stop! That's Not The Way To Shoot!

Ethics of Wildlife Photography

What Are The 7 Elements Of Photography

Elements of Photography: Seven basic elements of photography, that mention to the way you set up your shot. To represent any of these elements in your photography, composition helps you to choose the way you want to represent the photographs.

SHOOTING DESERTSCAPES

The sun is beating down on your back, the searing heat penetrates your skin setting it ablaze and you trudge through the sifting sand dragging your heavy, hiking boots-laden feet. As exhausting as it may sound, you know that at the end of this, you are going to walk away with a memory card full of exceptional desert landscapes pictures that would make the unbearable heat and all the ensuing madness worth the while. Pictures of the vast desert in all its glory – whether it’s the changing lines in the sand, the stormy monsoon clouds hanging over the horizon, a herd of camels warily making their way through the unforgivable heat or even the mesmerising star trails that frame the perfect desert skyline. Makes you want to grab your camera and run towards the desert, doesn’t it? The desert forms an integral part of the environment. Preserving its ecosystem is as essential as preserving any other ecosystem of the planet. And desert photography – one of the most underrated forms of photography – is one of the best media to raise awareness about this often overlooked ecosystem. So, for this month, why don’t we dive into Desert Photography and take a look into how we can do our part in desert conservation?

“Stories are Everywhere” - Arati Kumar Rao

Arati Kumar-Rao has taken a path less trodden; one that takes her across the South Asian continent, meandering her way through the fringes of society documenting the slow violence of ecological degradation. An independent environmental photographer, a writer, and an artist, Arati uses her passion for art as a medium to bring to attention and chronicle the various environmental issues that plague the changing landscapes and climate of the continent while adversely impacting mankind and biodiversity. Arati has not only won awards for her compelling environmental photojournalism but also has contributed to plethora of noteworthy organizations as an environmental activist. We talked to her about her journey into photography and art and how she has been using her voice to advocate for the rights of the planet. Excerpts:

OnePlus 9

OnePlus has recently launched OnePlus 9 series and we have already reviewed the OnePlus 9 Pro. And after fighting over the early bugs and issues and four to five updates later, we are here with our OnePlus 9 review. Other than the normal review about the specs and user performance of primary features of the smartphone, we will also try and answer questions like ‘Is Hasselblad truly worth it or is it just a marketing strategy?’, ‘Is it worth spending, or no?’ and many more. If you are questioning what’s different in this new phone as compared to the its previous version or any other smartphone, you can read this before you go ahead.

CAPTURING THE BOLT FROM HEAVEN

Capturing these streaks of lightning is a challenge in itself; but it is a challenge that is deeply rewarding.

Nikon Unveils The New NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S And NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8

Nikon India has announced the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 and the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, the latest additions to the NIKKOR Z lens lineup. The new NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 will be available at MRP of Rs 58,995 while the new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S comes at an MRP of Rs 89, 995. The NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 will be available for purchase from Nikon Authorised Stores starting last week of June 2021.

BEGINNERS KIT FOR CONSERVATION PHOTOGRAPHER

Conservation photographers, in other words, are wildlife and nature photojournalists that direct their duty towards making a difference for society. Photographers in this field have a very important goal: to tell the story and support nature. Eventually, they aim to represent positive change with the messages their photographs represent. Does this sound like something you are planning to pursue? Here’s how you start to become a nature conservation photographer.

Nine Cool Photography Genres To Try

Sometimes even we need little inspiration to keep going with photography. Here are 10 cool photography themes to inspire your photography work.

How To Shoot Tilt-Shift Photography?

A tilt-shift lens is valuable for photographers who capture architecture, landscapes images, or for the creative heads who wish to have superior control over their camera’s depth of field.

How to become A Commercial Architecture Photographer?

Now you have got quite the primer on exterior as well as interior architectural photography and all the laws that govern architecture photography.

Fine Art Photography Tips & Tricks

What is fine art photography?

POPPING WITH COLOURS - Tekla Evelina Severin

There’s no escaping it. When you talk about Tekla Evelina Severin – a photographer, art designer, set designer and colourist based in Sweden – your world will be blown away with a multitude of bold, arresting colours. Tekla started her journey working as an interior architect in Stockholm and gradually transformed into a multidisciplinary artist easily identified by her penchant for bright, lively colours and minimalistic, eye-catching designs. Her vibrant work has led her to be counted as one of the top 200 influencers in her field – a feat that shouldn’t be regarded lightly! In a bid to find out about the inspiration behind her distinctive style, we talked to her all about colour addiction, architecture and photography. Excerpts: