Becoming Better Photographers from Home. Part II
Today we bring you the second part of ‘Becoming better photographers from home’.
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Becoming better photographers from home
In a time when we should all be staying at home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus it may seem that, photographically speaking, there is not much to do. In part, it’s true, but like with most bad situations, this one too has silver lining: Being stuck at hope gives us all the opportunity to improve on some of the things that when we are out photographing, we forget to do or pay attention to.
The Photography of Roger Deakins
Every year at the Oscars there is a category that, although it doesn’t go unnoticed, it certainly doesn’t get the attention that the nominations for best actor, actress or director get, this is the category of cinematography or DOP (director of photography).
4 reasons why giving art is a good idea
In a world where everyone tends to have the same things, art is one of the few things that can still surprise. When you gift art, you are giving the whole creative process of someone, it is special and something that most people won’t have. You are giving something original and that makes you someone original.
With great power comes great responsibility
Photography is a medium that absorbs almost everyone, they call it the universal language; a photograph can be read by anyone from any country or culture, and that not only gives us great power as creators, but also as people.
Is it practical to travel just with film?
This is a bit of a trick question because those of you who usually shoot analogue probably find it practical and better for a number of reasons. If you’re a die-hard digital photographer on the other hand, just thinking of travelling with film can cause a headache.
Analogue Photography: 3 Cameras to get you started.
Although the second-hand market for analogue cameras is large, some cameras are more popular and therefore have seen large increases in price, to the point that they are actually quite expensive.
5 Reasons why you should try a wide-angle lens
1. Closer: Robert Capa used to say that: if your photos are not good enough, you’re not close enough. This is very true, particularly so when it comes to street, documentary and travel photography. Being closer to the scene means being part the action and this in turn allows the viewer to feel like they too are part of it all. At a couple of meters away from the story, your photographs transmit much more power and emotion.
Changing the course of Photography
Gandhi said that if you want to change the world, start with yourself. It’s a statement that has always seemed very accurate to me and very valid for all fields, including photography.
You are as good as your worst photo
Constant connectivity, faster everything…what’s next, a camera that uploads straight to social media? Oh wait, it already exists…