DO YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL CAMERA TO BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER?
Have you ever heard that someone said: “My photos would be much better if I had the same camera as you or this photographer”? Perhaps even you yourself said something…

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WHAT PHOTOGRAPHE CAN LEARN FAMOUS PAINTINGS?
Painting and photography may seem like two completely different worlds, but for many they are connected and complementary. Artists often use photographs as an aid in creating unique works of…

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HOW SMALL AND BIG PLANETS ARE CREATED
Panoramic photography can achieve a viewing angle of 360 degrees. Such an image is difficult to print and see entirely because of its "contrasting" aspect ratio. One way to show…

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RULES OF COMPOSITION FOR NATURALS
The so-called rules of composition are not so much mandatory requirements as guiding principles. Why? Because not every compositional tool works for any image. Art is subjective, and what is…

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PASSION, ROMANCE AND ACUTE DESIRE, OR WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE KISSING PEOPLE

A selection of photos showing couples kissing and how people felt differently in front of the camera. The end of the late Victorian era. All images from the collection of Barbara Levin / Project B (Barbara Levine / Project B).

Two pairs of sweaty palms, eyes tightly closed. Two parted mouth. And sometimes two hearts that pound from such a strong desire and excitement. Continue reading

DRAMATIC PORTRAITS
The harsh shadows that you get in your first attempts at shooting with an external flash can discourage anyone. Yes, photographing with reflected light is a challenge. But, on the…

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NATURAL LIGHT: HOW TO USE WHAT GIVES US TO THE SUN
NATURAL LIGHT: HOW TO USE WHAT GIVES US TO THE SUN If you are just starting to work in the world of photography and cannot afford modern lighting fixtures for…

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