tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21914519737317275162024-03-18T23:23:25.993-07:00Photography WorkshopDhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-40082535023716446702019-03-13T23:44:00.000-07:002019-03-13T23:44:03.478-07:00An Introduction to Zone System
The famous Zone System was devised and developed by Ansel Adams, who is arguably the greatest landscape photographer ever. While it is called a system, it is in essence a well-defined process to give photographers complete control of the process, end to end, right from capturing an image to the final print. It is regarded as one of the seminal developments in photography.
At the first look, Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764417187738920694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-9123930604469177642019-03-11T01:51:00.001-07:002019-03-11T01:51:45.562-07:00Sigma 60-600 mm f/4.5-6.3 Sports Lens Review
Ever since Sigma announced the 60-600 mm f/4.5-6.3 Sports lens, enthusiasts have been eagerly waiting to get their hands on the new lens, especially after the hot reception accorded to the 150-600 mm lens variants. The new lens can effectively replace two lenses. Let us see how it performs.
Design and Build Quality
The Sigma 60-600 mm lens is a heavy, but hand-holdable lens, though itTrevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764417187738920694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-34468899753859668112019-03-07T04:39:00.001-08:002019-03-07T04:39:29.328-08:00Choosing Wildlife Photography Cameras
Wildlife photography is probably the favourite of most photographers; may be, followed by landscape photography. It should be noted that pets are not considered 'wildlife'. Every year, during Wildlife Special, I write about this genre of photography in general but this time 1 would like to be more specific and talk about the type of wildlife photography cameras, sensor format, lenses, ISOs, Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764417187738920694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-8407124664951772842018-08-13T03:55:00.001-07:002018-08-13T03:55:39.035-07:00Challenges in Insect photography
DURING SUMMER, the countryside is alive with insects buzzing about or hiding in undergrowth. They are more accessible than any other wildlife subject in fact, you may not need to venture any further than your own garden to locate subjects. Heathland, meadowland and wetlands are also good places to visit.
Insects are undeniably photogenic even the most entomophobic people find it hard not to Dhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-67695839344265551232018-07-23T03:45:00.001-07:002018-07-23T03:45:49.055-07:00Tips from travel photography workshops
IT’S SAID THAT travel broadens the mind, but for photographers it can do so much more than that. Travelling with your camera can enrich your portfolio, add variety to your photography and rejuvenate creativity, so if you’ve yet to take to foreign lands with your camera (or even embark on an adventure in your very own country), then hopefully this guide and tips from travel photography workshops Dhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-55037588481575622432018-05-22T04:26:00.000-07:002018-05-22T04:26:15.583-07:00How to shop for best lens for portrait photography?
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN SHOPPING FOR A PORTRAIT LENS FOR ANY CAMERA, ANY FORMAT AND ANY BUDGET? Just about the moment the camera was invented, it was used to create portraits. Historic records of people have always been a main photographic focus. In an era of selfies, a portrait stands out as a composed and intentional representation of a person.
The first consideration when choosing a Dhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-43987523715309896902018-04-11T01:50:00.000-07:002018-04-11T01:50:24.635-07:00Sony Alpha 7R III review
Nikon is billing the 45.7MP D850 as two cameras in one, a high resolution camera combined with a fast shooting model. The same can also be said for the Sony a7R III, as its full-frame back illuminated sensor has 42.4 million effective pixels yet it can shoot at up to 10 frames per second with continuous auto focusing and exposure metering the D850 can hit 9fps with the optional MB-D18 battery Dhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-42580083571620790082018-04-03T07:53:00.000-07:002018-04-03T07:53:45.721-07:00Tips on astrophotography for beginners
Like many of today's astronomical imagers, I started astrophotography by taking simple star and planet trail shots, and photographing the Moon through my telescope. This was during the film era, when most amateur astronomers considered color emulsions advanced, not to mention special spectroscopic and astronomical films and techniques, like cold cameras and film hypersensitization.
As I Dhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-24977546459150040152017-12-04T05:52:00.001-08:002017-12-04T05:52:26.927-08:0010 tips on how to take good photos of bad weather
Wondering ohow to take good photos of bad weather while venturing outdoors in bad weather may not fill you with excitement, but if moody images are your goal, nothing beats it.
As a child, the Norwegian explorer Aron used to sleep with his bedroom window open in an effort to acclimatise his body to the cold. Years later, he became the first man to reach the South Pole. OK, I’ll admit that Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764417187738920694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-71326972251839161522017-08-28T06:19:00.000-07:002017-08-28T06:19:13.038-07:0020 Ideas for photography inspiration
Sometimes we need a new challenge, or some fresh ideas, otherwise we risk becoming stuck in a photographic rut. So we’ve compiled 20 ways in which you can to motivate yourself to get out and take more pictures.
Turn the camera on, set the sensitivity to ISO 400, flick to aperture priority and set the aperture to f/8. Make sure AF is on centre point, white balance on AWB and metering on Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764417187738920694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-40665965867893658222017-03-07T19:07:00.000-08:002017-11-24T21:55:45.001-08:00Olympus OM-D E-M1 MARK II (2) review
The mirrorless assault on the high-end D-SLR steps up a notch as Olympus gives its OM-D flagship even more fire power, further leveraging its significant size advantage.
If you’re already a fan of the Micro Four Thirds take on the mirrorless camera then, right now, you’ve never had it quite so good. The ‘in-house’ rivalry between chief proponents Olympus and Panasonic is delivering some truly Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764417187738920694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-44224217149221822292017-03-06T20:46:00.001-08:002017-03-06T20:46:37.804-08:00What is depth of field?
Modern cameras are jammed solid with automatic functions, but the real creative control comes when you switch to manual and take the decision making into your own hands. Understanding depth of field is the key to unlocking selective focusing as a powerful creative tool.While we’ve never had it better when it comes to cameras that simplify the technicalities of photography (including black and Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764417187738920694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-82117469958687384682016-12-27T10:00:00.000-08:002016-12-27T10:00:09.190-08:007 travel photography tips for beginners
Travel and photography go hand in hand. From the beautiful beaches on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, to the nomadic people of Mongolia, or perhaps the skyscrapers of New York, travel opens up new experiences, foods and characters. Guess what? All of this relates to new photo opportunities! AM going to mention few travel photography tips for beginners in this post and hope it inspires them!Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764417187738920694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-75643922863733403112016-12-26T11:00:00.000-08:002016-12-26T11:00:25.181-08:0010 film photography tips for photographers
Burnt out shooting digital? Want to try a new challenge or just interested in this “lomo thing” all the hipster kids are talking about? Dedicated film enthusiast We would like to take you'll through our top film photography tips why we shoot film in today’s fast paced world of technology.Tell most people today that you still shoot film and eventually the question will be asked: Why? Not Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764417187738920694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-56804728003409791632016-12-25T01:07:00.000-08:002016-12-25T01:07:49.926-08:007 black and white photography tips
Even though you would be hard-pressed to find a camera without a b&w setting these days, there's still plenty of photographers who rarely consider it. Here’s tips on how to master the dark art of black and white photography from a monochrome enthusiast.
The very first photographs were once all shot in black and white. This dates back to 1839, after Mr. Daguerre discovered a method to fix Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764417187738920694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-36235101696148945182016-12-19T07:20:00.000-08:002016-12-19T07:20:45.956-08:00Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Review
Analyse the EXIF data of photographs posted on the photo-sharing site Flickr, and the most popular camera by some margin is the Canon EOS 5D MkIII. So its eagerly anticipated replacement, the Mark IV, has some big boots to fill.
As a long-time owner of the 5D series cameras, I found the Mark IV immediately familiar in the hand. It’s actually very slightly smaller and lighter than the Mark IIITrevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764417187738920694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-78910667020150353132016-12-18T08:37:00.000-08:002016-12-18T08:37:35.984-08:00Landscape Photography Tips: The quiet landscape
For many of us, the key to successful landscape photography is to distil a scene into a successful image. We all know that by visiting stunningly beautiful locations we are not guaranteed great photographs. Indeed, we also know it’s very easy to make a mundane photograph of a stunningly beautiful place and, further, that it is possible to make a great photograph of what might appear to be a Dhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-57606493870821307572015-04-03T23:23:00.000-07:002016-11-12T07:20:38.321-08:00Perfect exposure for picture perfect photography
Want to shoot amazing images? The first step is to get the exposure spot on every time you fire the shutter. We show you how.
In digital photography accurate control of an exposure is sometimes thought irrelevant, because you can easily fix the photo in your computer. But while there’s a kernel of truth in that, it’s a serious oversimplification. With sloppy exposure control, you may lose Dhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-30234408531415636762015-04-01T23:08:00.000-07:002016-11-12T07:20:24.607-08:00Image editing traps for still life photographers
There are all sorts of wonderful things you can do with your images in post- production. Unfortunately, there are a few horrors you can inflict too. From visual clichés to over-processing, We list top five image-editing traps, and mention some useful tips from still life photographers to help you avoid them.
Most people these days appreciate how much post production matters when it comes toDhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-39328188534611752542015-03-28T20:05:00.001-07:002016-11-12T07:20:05.235-08:00Art of photography Q & A's
I have downloaded Hugin software to stitch panoramas. Whilst I have been able get the photos stitched, I’m unable to access the newly created photo, as it is saved as a .PTO file (whatever that is!). I would like to be able to use this program as an external editor in Lightroom, so I can then send the newly created panorama off to the printing service directly from Lightroom. The reason I chose Dhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-31113888207154254092014-01-07T05:47:00.000-08:002016-11-12T07:19:44.078-08:00SCANTASTIC!: Photography Scanning Software Review
Got a high-res scanner but getting poor quality results? Then it’s time to think about Dynamic Range. Here we explain how to get the best results when scanning your negatives and slides, and demonstrate a brilliant piece of software that gives top results.
How can you tell if a scanner is really good? Many photographers think it’s all about resolution, but if you need to scan your negativesDhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-79049852735945587222013-12-29T07:19:00.000-08:002016-11-12T07:18:31.873-08:00Tips on planning for photography exhibitions
An exhibition should be the aim of any serious photographer; there’s little point producing work if no one gets to see it. So how is it done and what are the pitfalls?
Showing and selling artwork to the public is possibly the hardest method of generating income from your photographic works. Getting people to enjoy looking at your work and actually purchasing it are two very different things,Dhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-4307792505848265552013-12-15T03:25:00.001-08:002016-11-12T07:18:10.106-08:00How to be a Photographer: Test for Success
A good test shoot should show how creative and versatile you and your team can be. We reveal our tricks to a successful test shoot, from mood-boards to locations and approaching an agency.
Generating interest in your work has never been more difficult or more important than it is now. In an age where we are constantly bombarded with imagery from every angle it’s important that new and Dhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-4686181062399643552013-12-09T07:02:00.000-08:002016-11-12T07:17:41.620-08:00Photography Misconceptions and Myths
Let’s start with equipment. I recently shot a recipe book for a Michelin starred chef and about halfway through the ten day shoot she looked at an image on the back of my camera and said,
“Wow, your camera really is magic”. I replied saying “Yes and so is your oven”. Now, a great camera will no sooner make you an award winning photographer than a top of the range oven will bag anyone a Dhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191451973731727516.post-51131187113402701072013-12-07T20:52:00.000-08:002016-11-12T07:17:15.664-08:00How to start a photography business
For all photographers Turning Pro! Or, for those in the throes of building a business with the aim to become the best pro they can be. Life can sometimes be a little daunting, if not overwhelming at times. This wonderful industry is packed with many options, opportunities and avenues you can take; some are dark alleys and others are blinding lights of inspiration. Becoming a professional Dhavalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12070020434089250597noreply@blogger.com0