The most disturbing factor that I notice on several photos published on the internet is that they are left untitled or without any caption. Many photographers believe that the photo should speak for itself, it need not be accompanied by a caption. I think its not so. I believe that every photo should come with a caption. I'm speaking here mostly in respect to Street or … [Read more...]
Monochrome in a Color World
As humans, most of us see the world in all its color and beauty but we often miss some of the world’s details all because of that pesky thing called color. Don't get me wrong, I love color like most others do but I love a monochrome world a bit more. With monochrome you don't have the colors distracting your eyes and mind and you see the details and textures like you never have … [Read more...]
What is composition?
You hear it all the time: It doesn’t matter what the photo is taken on, be it a pro DSLR, disposable, camera phone, Polaroid, what-have-you... a strong, engaging composition creates a memorable photo. But what is composition? Think of composition as the arrangement of a picture’s subjects/elements. When it comes to landscapes, however, it can be tricky deciding … [Read more...]
Focusing on You: Lessons from Behind the Lens
Did any of you as a child ever experience being the “new kid” in the class? Completely new to the scene and trying to figure out how exactly where you are going to fit in. What “group” would you hang out with? Thoughts of, “would anyone like me,” floating around in your head. Wondering if your style would fit in with the rest of the crowd? This is exactly how I felt being a new … [Read more...]
Get the Shot – Preparation
Landscapes. The word alone conjures up images of Ansel Adams and Bob Ross (sometimes together, battling it out in a cage match for artistic dominance.) One of the most common ‘entry-level’ categories of photography, its scope is so broad that it can be broken down into countless sub-levels. Plenty of time can be spent cracking apart the specifics of seascapes, urban landscapes, … [Read more...]