The month of November sees the onset of both the festival season and the marriage season. Weddings are a big occasion in India even for people with very modest incomes. They are an occasion to remember, treasure and preserve. A good wedding photographer, therefore, is a must. Ideally, separate still photography from video photography, although both jobs can be combined. For … [Read more...]
October – 2015
As we enter the festival season, it is important to understand the reasons for taking up photography as a hobby. For professional photographers, it is a way of life. For hobbyists, it is a form of creativity, a source of thrill and a cause for immense satisfaction. Much like fish-keeping, photography also has a therapeutic effect. Imagine yourself sitting in solitude on the … [Read more...]
September 2015
A big threat to photographic freedom is looming on the horizon. We have always felt free to click pictures wherever we went, whether in a city or a hill station or even an art gallery. We therefore expect to have the same freedom when we tour abroad on holiday. Well, some people want to change that. A French member of the European Parliament by the name of Jean Cavada wanted to … [Read more...]
August 2015
No other category of imaging excites photographers as much as wildlife. Capturing wildlife in their natural habitat is a challenge and sometimes requires skills other than photography. Some research into animal behaviour can be helpful and the photographer should be skilled at concealing his presence as well as be able to stalk animals or birds. In the olden days, getting the … [Read more...]
July 2015
There is no greater enjoyment in photography than shooting pictures of exciting locales and then marveling at the end results you get. Landscape photography is one of the most satisfying aspects of photography. It also satisfies your urge to travel and explore. To enjoy landscape photography, you need not have the best of equipment. A good quality travel zoom compact will … [Read more...]
