Since the beginning of the digital era, the major camera companies have had one primary weapon that they use to compete. That weapon is of course megapixels. Recently however, having found my rose tinted spectacles, I have begun thinking back to the days of film. I was bought up in a world of celluloid and […]
Photography Opinion Pieces Articles
No photographer loves everything about their camera. I’m calling that state a fact. Even if you have a favourite camera and you love 99% of its features, there’s always going to be something you wish were different. These things usually aren’t dealbreakers, however. We live with minor annoyances and learn to work around them. So […]
Although we have covered documentary photography and its close relationship with photojournalism before, there are still some loose ends, and many people still lack a clear idea of the main difference between the two genres. Today, our main goal is to establish a more solid concept for each genre and leave us with a clear […]
In the past week, I’ve heard the phrase “getting it right in camera” from a few photographers in spirited conversations. We all agree that getting it right in camera today has the same meaning as it did in the days of film. At the same time, there’s also a different view behind this phrase. Optimum […]
I can almost feel the rising tide of indignation heading towards me even as it type this headline. Learn to compose? Don’t be ridiculous some might comment. How can you simulate the creativity of the mind other might chip in. And for the most part, at this moment in time you are correct. Technology, however […]
When you think of boudoir photography, the first thing that comes to your mind is probably those impeccable editorial images you can find in popular magazines. Such boudoir photographs usually require a lot of gear and many hours of post-production. However, you can take a different approach and learn to excel in so-called freestyle boudoir. […]