Photojournalism is the visual documentation of newsworthy events and subjects. Images snapped by Photojournalists illustrate what is taking place during an exact moment in time. Nothing speaks louder or captures an audience’s attention more than a photo that evokes emotion by telling a story on its own. Photojournalism means more than being in the right place at the right time. For Photojournalism, one needs to be Polite, Calm, Relentless, Fearless, Competitive, Fast & Decisive – A lone wolf orientation Stay motivated & inspired. Work on Project as it is your personal Project. When you wake up, consider yourself on assignment Develop your own style & vision, follow your own instincts while mastering the basics Be open in your mind & heart, build layers of thoughts & information for depth & understanding of image (Fore ground, Middle ground & Back ground) Dress appropriately, depending on the assignment. Ready to role up your sleeves/pant, if required Explain understating of your right to photography/record. Must Carry Government issued Identification & Press Identification, if working for an Media organization Keep shooting or have someone else to record the interaction. Pay attention to details in people & surroundings Comply with state/central rules & regulations while moving […]
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Product Photography is more of Commercial Photography, which is about accurately but attractively representing a product. The principal application of product photography is in product catalogues & brochures, with a proportion of product images also being used in advertising Educate your self about the Product, its size, scale & use Tell the Product Story Visually Product Photography is all about proper lighting – make use of DIY & Gradient Reflectors, Polished wood Planks or Light Painting to enhance the product. In nutshell get the Right Light – Hard or Soft Light Focus on your background details to compliment your product. Incorporate an Interesting & catchy Background. Use White & Black bounce Cards made out of foam board to have good bounce as it’s rigid – White & Black both Works. Select the velvet based on your product specs Have a stable square Table & white mat sheet to be used as seamless white background and to deflect/soften the window light. You can use Cube Lite Box/Shell as well Keep Knife & Tape to clamp & secure the boards/background Set up your Camera, Table & Sweep appropriately for the shoot Select the shooting place near the window so that you can […]
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Architectural photography is the photography of buildings and similar structures that are both aesthetically pleasing and accurate representations of their subjects. Architectural photography is something that produces timeless images. In Architectural Photography always think of Lines, Patterns, Shadows, Highlights, Colors and Shapes. Buildings are static things & you need to move around it to find perspectives & approach as if it were full of life & character. It is just not about Building. Architectural photographers are usually skilled in the use of specialized techniques and equipment’s Research your building before the shoot – the history/context to capture the essence of building. Put your architecture in context Differentiate between Old Architecture – Simple/Natural Beauty / Elegance & Modern Architecture – more of Abstract Style / Angles / Extreme Perspective Must check/look for permissions with concerned authorities/owner of the buildings /property before the shoot Always have your camera & location ready for shoot, you never know when the inspiration will strike Shoot in a variety of weather conditions & times of a day to get fuller story of the building’s relationship with its environment Prioritize Good Lighting … Be sensitive to the direction of light as this can increase contrast, colour, texture & reflection. […]
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Wedding photography is the photography of activities relating to weddings. It encompasses photographs of the couple before marriage (for announcements, portraits, displays or thank you cards) as well as coverage of the wedding & reception Have a frank talk with the couple before the marriage day to have a clear understanding of cultural issues/family rituals. Discuss the specific shots with the couple Have clear understanding on what all needs to be included/ engagement events to cover, the format used, number of images, album size, video coverage etc. to avoid last minute confusion. Have written down contract. Identify the family coordinator Visit location at least a day in advance to have clear understanding of location Plan the Wedding Shoot & Create a Shot List in advance & memorize it. Preparation is the key You can use Canon 5D mark 3 Full frame body with lenses like 24-70mm f/2.8, Canon 70-200mm f/2,8, Canon 17-40mm f/4 & Canon 100 mm f/2.8 lens Use shutter speed of 1/250th of Second. It is sufficient to freeze mild movements Use ISO between 100-200 for quality photography & for low light situation you can bump on to 400 Show your confidence & take charge. Feel relax, cool […]
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Newborn Photography is all about safety & welfare of the subject – the baby. As a photographer you will hold, comfort, soothe, pose, wrap & often even feed & clean up your subject, even when the parents are present. Newborn usually refers to babies from birth to about two months of age. Infants are babies from two months to one year old. Toddlers are babies from one year to four year of age. Newborn Photography sessions are normally scheduled in the second week of birth & should not last for more than two hour. The session would involve setting, cuddling, reading baby, soothing for sleep & gentle posing. Here baby runs the show so do one session a day. Every baby is different so every shoot is different Use Home/Covered area as location Use early morning hours for the Newborn Shoot. Afternoon can be tricky Newborns are delicate & must be handled correctly. You have to be sensitive – take care of circulation, temperature at all time, as they cannot tell you when they are uncomfortable Safety first for newborn photography. Keep your subject comfortable Be flexible, take time & be patient for newborn photography as things may change quickly […]
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Sports photography refers to the genre of photography that covers all types of sports. In the majority of cases, professional sports photography is a branch of photojournalism, while amateur sports photography, such as photos of children playing association football, is a branch of vernacular photography. The main application of professional sports photography is for editorial purposes; dedicated sports photographers usually work for newspapers, major wire agencies or dedicated sports magazines. Plan & think about your composition., include horizental & vertical shots for creating strong composition Use DSLR Camera which allows to mange shutter speed Have zoom lens at least 200mm plus, you can use 300mm, 400 mm to get close to the action Keep your lenses clean & dry. Avoid direct sunlights on to your equipments Do not use full automatic mode, make use of semi manual mode Use fast tract shutter speed i.e. 1/500th – 1/1000nd of a second to freeze the movment Use Aperture priority mode for shooting use small f stop number such as f/2.8 or f/4 Use ISO setting range between 400 to 1200 mark for good quality images for indoor you may go up to 3200 Format your memory cards, it should be of higher capacity & speed. Always have some spares memory […]
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Night Photography refers to photographs taken outdoors between dusk & dawn. Night Photographers usually have a choice between using artificial light or using a long exposure, exposing the scene for seconds, minutes and even longer in order to give the film of digital sensor enough time to capture a usable image Be open minded, Take a chance & explore the unknown Plan your Composition to put your vision into reality… The preparation is the key for night photography. It is 90% of planning & 10% of execution. Keep an element of personal safety during night. Ensure to get the friends company along as you will be venturing out in heavy traffic and also less secured zones You must know your destination & scout it in advance. Use night route finder application. Use Photo Pills application for weather forecast Choose the perfect timing for shoot between dust & dawn. Don’t shoot when there is complete darkness Pack the right gears, make use of Full Frame Advanced Digital SLR Cameras for night photography Familiarize your self with Camera Manuals & Settings Turn the camera mode dial to Manual or Bulb shooting mode The best lens for night photography is EF 17-85mm lens […]
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Maternity Photography captures the period of time while a lady is pregnant. Maternity Shoot is all about story telling so engage with family/pets/lady for creating emotions & also to tell the story about little baby eminent arrival. These sessions are fun, where you capture one of the earliest moments of child life Define your composition, Keep it natural, simple & fun For maternity shoot, use 50 mm to 100 mm lens with f/1.2 to f/2.8. Avoid using wide-angle lenses Play with natural/soft lights & shadows Get the couple close to each other, highlight the emotions Choose the location – Studio/Home/Outdoor Select Wardrobe (Casual Apparel – Loose/Strachey fitting wears is recommended) Avoid Floral/Plaids and checks) Select suitable Props like Tiny Chair, Globe, Balloons, Umbrella, Bunch of Flowers, Sign Board (Bump Ahead), Baby Clothes, Book and Little shoes etc. Get creative with your camera & angles. Think of using 45 Degree angle to have impact. Don’t shoot straight or from below/lower angle Focus on Belly as baby bump profiling itself is the subject When/Time is also important, the best time is last trimester or before 35th week, the ideal period for maternity shoot is week 32nd -35th Select Standing (Flattering) Vs Sitting […]
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Body/Nude Photography is ancient art form & it is creation of any photography, which contains an image of nude or semi nude person or an image suggestive of nudity. Body/Nude photography is undertaken for a variety of purposes including educational uses, commercial application & artistic creation. The application is for Glamour, Advertising, Entertainment, Fine Arts and Music Albums Covers etc. It can be presented in Modern & Contemporary form but should limit it to art form. This subject is always controversial especially in some cultures/countries. Must know what you are looking for before you start shoot especially the poses, the curves & the amount of exposure keeping in view the objective Keep it simple for setting up the shoot i.e. Location, Direction, Themes, Ideas, Clothing choice, Make up, Hair Style & the Date & Time Be confidant & direct clearly. It is important to look through the lens. Don’t over direct in Body shoot Be open to change ideas/poses before or during the photo shoot as per the comfort of the subject/model Connect & engage with your subject/model, discuss the shot, show them the image results Oil up skin – slight glisten to the skin enhances the glow, shape & […]
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