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Photography For The Soul

She got her first ever C in her photography course in high school, a far cry from the straight As she otherwise garnered. “I don’t know if I saw this as some sort of challenge but something stuck,” she says. And it really did stick indelibly as she is now an avid photographer who admits to working on five bodies of work simultaneously. Her photography reflects the intricate workings of a mind that accords significance and meaning to everything and sees beyond the superficial, surface layer that people normally can’t see past. In her own words, she delves into the who, what, when, where, and why of being, compounded by her interest in the sociological nature of people. This month, we are speaking to Lois Bielefeld, a native of Milwaukee in the Midwestern United States, who has carved a niche for herself as quite a maverick photographer. She is a member of the Portrait Society Gallery, a contemporary art gallery dedicated to the issues surrounding the genre of portraiture.

Storytelling Through Movies - A Photography Exercise

When we were studying in a photography school, our teacher assigned us an exercise, which immensely helped us understand storytelling and documentary.

How To Get Film Like Burn On Your Digital Images

For most parts of digital photography, technology has played its role very well in being developed and preceeded over by new everytime.

Making The Most Of Natural Light

Learning to use natural light efficiently is essential for all photographers; there is no substitute for understanding how light works and appreciating how to use it to one’s advantage within their work.

10 Tips To Get Your Photography Game Started

Ever wondered why so many new cameras are being launched almost every other month? Because people are buying cameras every day.

Surrealism In Photography

Surrealism is an avant-garde movement started in the 1900s which explores the creative potential of the unconscious mind by going beyond realism in art.

The FuTure - Will Print In 3D

3D printer is a revolutionized concept that has the potential to change the world one print at a time.

Reflection And Photography

Reflection photography, also known as mirror photography is the use of reflective surfaces to create artistic images.

Raksha Bandhan

The blind faith in brothers

Rathyatra

Rathyatra or the ‘Festival of Chariot’ is based around the worship of Lord Jagannath. It is celebrated as the Lord’s annual visit to his birthplace, the Gundicha Temple, and his aunt’s home.

'Inspiring Activity In A Sedentary World'

Growing up among the expanses of mountains and swathes of red rock in Southern Utah which he affectionately calls home, he warmly recounts how it nurtures his creative spirit. It also bolsters his innate drive to seek adventure, and shapes his perception of nature as a “sacred place”. “The mountains of northern Utah and Red Rock in southern Utah inspire me and are places that I go to help nurture the creative spirit,” he says. Having enjoyed team and individual sports in school, he pursued sports and adventure sports when he made his foray into photography for the first time after deciding to forsake his full-time job for it. “Being able to get into the outdoors and combine my passion for photography with the sports I grew up with was a dream come true,” he elaborates. While his dream of having a gallery and pursuing landscape photography still lingers, his focus shifted early to capturing action and sports, and building a professional career around commercial and advertising work. We are talking to Kevin Winzeler this month, whose work boasts exemplary sports and action photographs, coupled with a grand clientele that includes Adobe Systems, Columbia Sportswear, Skiing Magazine, and Skullcandy.

Beyond The Normal Point Of View

Most experienced photographers will advice a newcommer to use a ‘normal’ lens. But what is a normal lens? What lies beyond that? how does a point of view change when a wide angle lens is used? We answer all these questions in this article with insights into both the normal, and beyond that.

Keeping It Artificial

TIPS FOR ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING IN PHOTOGRAPHY

Breaking Photography Rules -Creative Freedom

For most of us who are or have been interested in photography, chances are that you have been going over the basics of photography in terms of exposure and settings. There are several rules that are associated with photography and most of us take pictures keeping those common points in mind.

Setting Your Drones Free In Indian Skies

Last year, during a cricket match between India and Bangladesh, something really unexpected happened. While the match had taken an intense turn, and the crowds were at the edge of their seats, an unidentified flying object was seen hovering over the stadium. There was dead silence in the crowd and the players were evacuated almost immediately.

Using Shadows And Lights For Compositions

As photographers, we will always notice one thing first and that is light. In fact, we often think of light as one of the most important aspects of photography. On the other hand, shadows may seem to be less important or simply a lack of light. This would be a major mistake though, as for light is nothing without shadows. Shadows are not simply a dark mass that borders the light. Rather, shadows are an entity as important as the light. It is the shadows that shape the light, draw attention to the light, and integrate with the light to produce striking photographic opportunities. If we are to reach our full potential as photographers, we must think as much in terms of mastering the shadows, as we do of mastering the light. This article will look into shadows and lights, and how photographs can be created using both the entities.

Techniques That Amateurs Must Try

Photography as a whole might seem very consolidated in one word, but the genres and applications of photography is very vast. Photography does not mean only taking pictures but there are many things to know and consider before beginning with photography as a hobby, or if looking forward to taking it as a profession. In a common note, those who know tit bits about photography will know about fashion, editorial, photojournalism, wildlife, wedding and documentary styles of photography. Similarly there are many techniques that one must attempt before selecting a genre and sticking to it. It’s all about practice and how much one shoots to polish his/her skills in photography. So those who are looking forward to expanding their photographic knowledge and skills, we have discussed a few techniques that one must try.

Photokina 2016 Roundup

This Year Was Quite Exciting at Photokina 2016. The Show Was Buzzing With Brands and Manufacturers Displaying Some Exciting New Products and There Were Some Great Announcements as Well. The Show Saw a Plethora of Visitors Thronging Each Day, From Hobbyists to Professionals. Let’s Take a Look at What Were Some of Biggest Highlights at the Show This Year!

Street Photography 101

Over the years we have done a lot of articles on street photography and our magazine has grown and flourished just as this genre. But as we move to a new era in photography where digital cameras are not bound by their huge sizes and have developed themselves into small inconspicuous packages, let’s talk about a few tips and tricks on street photography in this new era.

10 Iconic Female Photographers

Their work has broken boundaries and defied stereotypes. They have been inspirations for generations of photographers to come and created a legacy for other photographers to follow. As a part of our tribute to female photographers, we take a look at 10 iconic female photographers through history, who have paved the way.

Tribute to Women

Photography is largely seen as a boys’ club, but there are a number of highlytalented female photographers out there who can prove you wrong. As a tribute to women this month, we spoke to three different female photographers, from three different streams of photography - Rathika Ramasamy, a wildlife photographer, fashion and editorial photographer Nisha Kutty, and Bhumika Bhatia, an upcoming contemporary photographer from Delhi. They discuss their journey, struggles and achievements, and gender-biases, if any, in the field of photography.

How To Maximise Image Quality For Night Photography

In the digital age of photography, it has become very easy to take a certain type of pictures which earlier required a lot of preparation from the photographer’s end.

Canon EOS 77D

The Canon EOS 77D is a new member of the Canon XXD family. Previously we have seen cameras like the EOS 70D and 80D surprised us with their amazing performances. The segment has been favoured by quite a many number of photographers, especially the intermediate users and the serious hobbyists and amateurs. The main reason for the segment to be so popular is the ability to get professional control while taking images and outright performance by the sensor which delivers very great performance in low light and general situations. The other factors being a vari-angle LCD, another great addition which made the 70D and the 80D so desirable, makes its way into the EOS 77D as well. We tested the camera this month, and here is how it performed.

InFocus Launches InFocus Vision 3 PRO

InFocus Smartphone, recently announced the launch of their latest smartphone for its Indian consumers - InFocus Vision 3 PRO. InFocus Vision 3 PRO is said to be created for the millennials who aspire to experience the full screen viewing, huge memory, smarter photography and gadgets that keep their style quotient high among peers.

Lenses For Street, Documentary And Photojournalism

Photojournalism is probably the oldest form of photography as the process of documenting everyday life started from a very early time.

Visual Storytelling With Pictures

Photojournalism and the words ‘visual storytelling’ go hand to hand as the former’s visual cues will establish the story in the mind of the viewers. The forms might be different and there may be instances where art as a medium is used to create strong compelling images to make an impact. The big picture being the ways people can use to tell a story, and in this case its images.

To Look Out For In Photojournalism

There are specific camera features that one needs for every different genre and photojournalism is no exception. Photojournalism is an extremely gruelling task where the camera and the photographer have to be constantly alert to take photos in just the right moment and to do so, the camera has to perform tasks at the blink of an eye. In this article we will discuss the features a photojournalist should look out for in a camera for this particular genre.

Motorola Launches The G6 And The G6 Play Smartphones In India

Motorola launched the next-gen Moto G devices in India with the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play.

Shooting Portraits In The Sun

We all have thought on a sunny day of going out on a sunny day with friends and trying to shoot their portraits, only to find uneven light on their faces leading to not so good portraits. Many beginners think that a sunny day will produce the best images but in reality a cloudy day is far better for shooting portraits than in the sun. In this article, we will discuss why a cloudy day is better, and talk about how one can still shoot great portraits in the sun.

Macro Photography In Monsoons

Monsoon is about to hit the doors and everything around will change, soon to be fresh and new. A new lease of life takes over the nature and everything looks so beautiful. Of course, this is also the time to pick up your cameras, amateurs, hobbyists and pros alike. The season gives one of the best reasons to step out and shoot some brilliant images.