The Heart of the Image

With his first toy being a camera, he grew up in a family where photography was not uncommon. Assisting his father through the years, learning the tricks in the darkroom, he soon began building his body of work. He went on to cover important national and social issues over the years, and has been published in major international and national magazines and newspapers. This month, we speak to Mumbai-based documentary photographer Atul Loke, who tells us the importance of immersing himself in each of his stories, and how human emotions are still at the heart of his images. 

Tips for Photographing Festivals in India

Festivals, rituals, community celebrations and cultural events are among the most exciting events for shutterbugs to capture.

Using Hyperfocal Distance for Better Landscape Shots

When it comes to shooting landscapes, retaining the sharpness in the image all across can be a task to attain. Landscape images are very dependent on focus and often the best results are obtained when perfect focussing has been done. Knowing about the hyperfocal distance of the particular lens you are using or being able to calculate the approximate hyperfocal distance to get the best focus. We shall discuss about hyperfocal distance and how to get it right.

Shooting Dramatic Sky

Skies are one of the most photographed subjects and make for some really interesting photographs.

Your First Fashion Shoot

Photography as we know today has many sub-genres and specific photographers take on their specialised genres as they have prepared and trained themselves for it.

Selecting The Right Lenses For Wedding Photography

Weddings are a once in a lifetime affair.

Importance Of Depth Of Field In Wedding Photography

One of the most used photographic techniques in the wedding industry is the bokeh. But is it really what changes a picture completely? Will clients still like their images without the bokeh? Let’s find out in this article about the importance of depth of field.

Upcoming Tech Innovations To Look Out For

The world is changing and it is changing rapidly. A decade or two ago, no one could have fathomed that we would have access to such technology in future. And now, when inventors are turning into successful business personalities, we can only imagine how tech and science is going to expand in the future as there will be good investment and also a great market for new tech. Therefore, we have made a list of few upcoming tech innovations that might become big in the scene in future.

The Best Tripods For Photographers

One of the very first pieces of equipment we buy to support the photographic needs is a tripod. A tripod is hands down a really important addition to a working photographer’s kit. A tripod is very well appreciated by landscape photographers, photographers working in the studio, and other applications where a long period of hand holding a camera is either not possible or feasible.

Everyday Pakistan - A Story Of Misrepresentation

Imagine a group of young girls playing football and getting a picture clicked afterwards. You would imagine this to be a scenario of any western country or even India (where women are still fighting for equal rights), but what if I tell you it’s actually from Pakistan! You might not have left that country out intentionally in your mind while thinking of this scenario, but the media of both the countries and worldwide have tapped into our subconscious and have changed our perception about that country completely.

As Abstract As It Gets

Tips for abstract photography

Leaving Your Comfort Zone

When you are starting off on your photographic journey, there will be times when you would just wish to go out and shoot but would hesitate, or you will go out but feel really awkward while taking a photograph of a person on the street. this is you trying to get out of your comfort zone. Especially in a new city, it becomes difficult for someone to take photographs since he or she is not familiar with that city or country and its people and culture. in this article we will discuss different ways and practices to get you out of your comfort zone, which inevitably will make you a better photographer in the long run.

Good Friday

Mumbai is a vibrant mix of various cultures. You can experience the city’s festive vibe in every nook and cranny of its streets, throughout the year.

A Look Into The World Of Infrared Photography (Ir Photography)

The artist vocation is to send light into the human heart - George Sand.

Photography 101: Basic Tips For Amateurs

You love cradling your DSLR in your hands and going places with it. You get a surge of excitement clicking away to glory, capturing the sights and memories around you. But, something is still amiss. You are an amateur and you find yourself clueless now and then. especially when you are faced with the jargon and profusion of information available on photography everywhere. You have come to the right place as we are here to make this process a little less daunting. Loving photography comes effortlessly to most people, and with the right knowledge and experience, even mastering it can be just as effortless.

Panasonic GH5

The Panasonic GH5 was a long-awaited camera after the success of GH4. The GH5 just picks it up where the GH4 left off. For a mirrorless camera, most of the times, the expectations are usually not high as they are from DSLRs, but the GH5 makes its intentions clear by putting forward a host of features and some incredible performance out of the camera to settle any doubts one might have for the camera. Panasonic has created the GH5 for all types of use, but the film and video features sets it apart from any other camera available in the market right now. The GH5 was overwhelmingly received by filmmakers and videographers all over the world. We put it through the paces to see how it performed.

Black And White Vs Colour - Commercial Photography

Before going for a shoot the photographer and the client need to decide on how the image will look and feel. The photographer needs to give the client an idea of how the end result will be, so that there is no misunderstanding. In making these decisions a major subject discussed is if the final image should be in colour or black and white. This decision is made keeping a lot of things in mind. In this article we will discuss if and when you should use black and white or colour.

Mobile Photography and Depth of Field

Mobile phone photography has advanced rapidly in the last few years. Mobile phone photographers are taking up different genres and shooting almost every kind of a picture using their phone cameras, than a DSLR. One of the techniques that give our images a more interesting look is depth of field (DOF). In this article we will show you how to achieve depth of field in mobile photography.

Festivals Of India - Bihu

Shot with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

For the Better

As a young woman, Ami was very shy and introverted. Picking up a camera changed that for her. She found a reason to interact with people. It empowered her and became her passport to engage with the world around her. “It allowed me to learn about and eventually understand people and make sense of the world. Now it is an incredible tool to tell important stories and hopefully create understanding.”

Shooting Portraits at Home

Summer is here and the heat is increasing everyday in parts of India! So we at Asian Photography magazine thought some of you might want to stay indoors in the summers and need some tips to keep taking pictures indoors! We hope this article on shooting indoor portraits helps you get through the unbearable heat!

Photoshop: General Editing Tips

Photoshop is a magical software used by amateurs who have just started out to thorough professionals who have been in the business for a long time. Photoshop is powered by its user’s imagination and the software is as good as its user. Being such an important tool, we make sure we have regular articles sharing our knowledge on post processing as we have done this month. In this article we will discuss how to enhance and work with a JPEG image in Photoshop. So let’s dive in!

Artistique 2017 Women Empowerment

On 19th August, Saturday, World Photography Day, Asian Photography will be kicking off Artistique 2017 at Bengal Gallery, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Kolkata.

How To Photograph Fireworks

While we are focussing on shooting festivals, we thought it would be great to also take a look at another big aspect of festivals – fireworks! They form a big part of a lot of festivals, and are commonly seen in not just Indian festivals, but other events and celebrations across the world.

Equipment To Use To Shoot Festivals

Festival season is here! While everyone in India is counting down days when they can buy new clothes, enjoy with friends or even just get time off from work, but photographers have already started planning their trips around the country to cover these festivals.

Reasons Why A Fixed Lens Camera Is The Best

If you ask what a fixed lens camera is, the answer is in the question itself. Any camera that does not have a interchangeable lens mount is a fixed lens camera. In simple terms, these cameras have a fixed lens and can be used to shoot almost everything. The simplicity is what makes it the easiest form of any camera to use.

Symmetry In Compositions

What is a symmetry. In easy terms symmetry is when an object, image or scene can be divided into two parts (from the center vertically or horizontally) and each part of the image would look like a mirror reflection of the other. Symmetry can also be defined as perfect halves of any object or image.

The Urban Eye

A self-taught photographer, Harimao Lee got interested in photography about two years ago, and has never looked back. His urban and street photography captures perfectly the essence of his hometown Hong Kong, and other Asian cities. He climbs rooftops of skyscrapers, kneels on streets and exploring every aspect - modern and traditional. This month we speak to the urban photographer and find out more about his fascinating work.

Artistique Mumbai Roundup

The fourth edition of Artistique, a travelling exhibition, which had started its journey in Kolkata opened its doors in Mumbai on 28th September.

The Wizard of Weddings

From studying architecture, to becoming a professional architect, Samo Rovan today is a destination wedding photographer. Being an ex-photojournalist, Rovan is best described as a documentary storyteller, when it comes to shooting weddings. His work is reflective of his fun and direct, yet emotional and sincere approach. This month we speak to the Slovenian photographer, and take a journey through his beautiful wedding stories.