Photography
Asian Photography
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.
3 min |
August 2018
Asian Photography
As Abstract As It Gets
Tips for abstract photography
5 min |
August 2018
Asian 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.
4 min |
August 2018
Asian Photography
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.
6 min |
July 2018
Asian Photography
A Look Into The World Of Infrared Photography (Ir Photography)
The artist vocation is to send light into the human heart - George Sand.
5 min |
July 2018
Asian Photography
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.
5 min |
July 2018
Asian Photography
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.
6 min |
December 2017
Asian Photography
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.
3 min |
December 2017
Asian Photography
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.
3 min |
May 2017
Asian Photography
Festivals Of India - Bihu
Shot with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
8 min |
May 2017
Asian Photography
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.”
7 min |
May 2017
Asian Photography
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!
4 min |
May 2017
Asian Photography
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!
2 min |
May 2017
Asian Photography
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.
3 min |
August 2017
Asian Photography
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.
4 min |
August 2017
Asian Photography
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.
4 min |
August 2017
Asian Photography
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.
4 min |
February 2018
Asian Photography
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.
2 min |
February 2018
Asian Photography
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.
4 min |
June 2018
Asian Photography
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.
3 min |
November 2016
Asian Photography
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.
7 min |
November 2016
Asian Photography
The Soul of a Wedding
After dabbling in photography in college as a biotechnology student, he knew his calling was in the arts. He experimented with film, and then went on to study film production in Australia. After he shot his friend’s wedding, it was no looking back for him. His journey as a wedding photographer began, and today he has become one of the most sought after wedding photographers in the country. We talk to Sudeep Bhattacharya this month, to find out about his distinctive narrative style, the changing wedding photography scene, and his focus on creating stories that last a lifetime.
6 min |
November 2016
Asian Photography
Celebrating Pongal
Thai Pongal is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Tamilians. A harvest festival, it is a four-day festival according to the Tamil calendar is normally celebrated from January 14 to January 17. A day after the Thai Pongal, Tamils celebrate Mattu Pongal, wherein cattle are recognised and afforded affectionately, and it includes games such as Jallikattu. The game has recently come under a lot of scrutiny, and saw a government ban on the sport. We decided to take a trip down to South India, and document the celebration of the festival in Tamil Nadu.
5 min |
February 2017
Asian Photography
Wildlife Photography
It is february and photographers are executing their long awaited wildlife photography tours. the winter chills and the early morning safari ride making up for the long and arduous wait to get the perfect shot. for this reason, we decided to give some tips on wildlife photography focussing more on how to use your long lens to the fullest to get the best photographs for the season.
6 min |
February 2017
Asian Photography
The Thrill Of Adventure
After playing around with photography as a kid, he picked up his first professional camera at the age of 19. He started exploring the hills and mountains with his camera, and not much later began shooting adventure sports photography. He has shot numerous renowned climbers and adventure sportspersons. This month, we speak to adventure and landscape photographer Nadir Khan, who tells us about the thrill behind adventure photography, and how it gets his adrenaline pumping.
5 min |
June 2017
Asian Photography
Shooting Extreme Wide Angle
While most photographers prefer to use prime and mid range zoom lenses for their day to day photography, extreme wide angle shots are stealing the show slowly but surely. With manufacturers pushing for and producing ultra wide and fish eye lenses the consumers are attracted to this ‘new’ point of view! Keeping that in mind we decided it was imminent that we gave out some tips to shoot amazing wide angle pictures!
3 min |
June 2017
Asian Photography
Going Back To Film
In the current digital age, shooting images has become as easy like breathing and literally, the cameras these days are more capable of doing things that other photographers once had a hard time figuring out.
7 min |
June 2017
Asian Photography
Backing up & Saving your Images
There would be very few photographers who can claim that they haven’t even once accidentally deleted an image or lost an important file, yet so many of us neglect the need to back up our work.
4 min |
AP SEPT 2016
Asian Photography
Is Photokina losing its charm?
There’s more to the show then what meets the eye: Rumours, product launches and more
8 min |
September 2016
Asian Photography
Canon Unveils EOS 5D Mark IV in India
Canon is continuing with its run of innovations and particularly so for the Indian market.
2 min |