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Lyrical Subtleties
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Lyrical Subtleties

“If I could imagine the worst kind of crisis to take over my life, it would definitely be losing the will to photograph,” says Dhruv Dhakan. Conchita Fernandes discovers this and a lot more about the opinionated photographer.

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October 2017
Withering Blossoms
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Withering Blossoms

Cheena Kapoor gives us a glimpse into the reticent lives of female mental health care patients, who continue to live a fading, abandoned existence.

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October 2017
The M5, But Stripped Down
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The M5, But Stripped Down

Conchita Fernandes puts Canon’s newest iteration, the EOS M6, on the test bench to see what’s different about it.

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July 2017
Economics Reworked
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Economics Reworked

Canon enjoyed a lot of success with their 100–400mm lens for a long period. Now Sigma has ventured into this space with their latest offering. Shridhar Kunte takes a close look.

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July 2017
Pete Eckert
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Pete Eckert

Enveloped in his world of blindness and flashes of light, Pete Eckert creates evocative, surreal images that leave Natasha Desai in awe.

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July 2017
“you learn about yourself through your work... what you think is beautiful comes from an intuitive place.”
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“you learn about yourself through your work... what you think is beautiful comes from an intuitive place.”

my world is always shot on set. my pictures are prearranged and cinematic. but, it’s my world and there is something in there that i‘d like to share.

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january 2017
Quintessential Workhorse
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Quintessential Workhorse

The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM ART is a foray into a segment already replete with proprietary and independent options. K Madhavan Pillai pits it against the competition. 

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February 2018
Mastering Monochrome
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Mastering Monochrome

Tanvi Dhulia tests the Honor View 10 to find out whether the mid-range flagship can rival its competitors.

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February 2018
Philip J Brittan
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Philip J Brittan

Conchita Fernandes stumbles upon the alternate landscapes of Philip J Brittan, whose photographs capture the myriad of colours that come alive in the autumn season.

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January 2018
Plenty To Play With
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Plenty To Play With

Tanvi Dhulia places Huawei’s latest budget offering, the Honor 7x on BP’s test bench.

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January 2018
The Moment Of Truth
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The Moment Of Truth

What does it mean be a part of the Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards? Where do the awards stand in the larger scheme of photography? And who was the recipient of the award this year?

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May 2018
Arriving At The Finish Line
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Arriving At The Finish Line

The road leading up to the Canon Better Photography Wedding Photographer of the Year 201 -18 Awards fi nall ended in a grand ceremon held in Mumbai

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May 2018
World Press Photo 2018 - A Planet On Edge
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World Press Photo 2018 - A Planet On Edge

This year's winning images are indicative of a world creeping towards its breaking point. They tell stories of people erupting into protest against corrupt governance, of dwindling species at the mercy of human excess, and of lives once broken, slowly coming together again. Yet, there is a sliver of hope. Tales of joy and innocence manage to shine through the cracks, making for surprising and even comforting victors.

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May 2018
Sliver Of Silver
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Sliver Of Silver

The LG V30+ distinguishes itself by standing out quietly rather than shouting out aloud. For the photographer, there are benefits and quibbles. K Madhavan Pillai reports.

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May 2018
A River Odyssey
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A River Odyssey

Marcelo Sandoval takes Conchita Fernandes through a riveting journey, across the heart of the alluring Paraguayan waterways.

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September 2016
Abbas Kiarostami
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Abbas Kiarostami

Raj Lalwani soaks in the poetry that runs through the contemplative photographs of Abbas Kiarostami, the legendary Iranian filmmaker, whose journey shares a significant link to the history of photography.

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September 2016
Fine Art Photography as a Tool for Education & Conservation
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Fine Art Photography as a Tool for Education & Conservation

Ian Lockwood uses traditional photographic approaches, digital media and geospatial tools to draw attention to dramatic ecological changes in the Western Ghats.

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July 2018
Once More Into the Fray... Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art
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Once More Into the Fray... Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art

The Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art comes into a hotly contested category with the promise of optical finesse that photographers have come to expect from Art series lenses.

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July 2018
A Phone with a Punch
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A Phone with a Punch

Conchita Fernandes sets out with the OnePlus 6 on the streets of Bombay, and discovers why it is a great camera to have on you at all times.

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July 2018
A Pro For A Pro
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A Pro For A Pro

With Canon’s latest offering, the EOS 77D seems to offer a mixed bag of features for the prosumer. Natasha Desai puts it on her test bench.

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June 2017
Selfies With A Difference
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Selfies With A Difference

How does the Oppo F3’s dual selfi e camera fare? Conchita Fernandes finds out.

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June 2017
Saul Leiter
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Saul Leiter

Saul Leiter’s photographs are of the rhythms that lie within the delicacy of the everyday, his vision, as decisive, as his colours, fluid. Raj Lalwani looks back.

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February 2017
Big Number Cruncher
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Big Number Cruncher

A whopping 42.4MP at a blazing12fps! And there are more numbers under the hood of the Sony Alpha 99II, as K Madhavan Pillai discovers.

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May 2017
An Enhanced Have It All
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An Enhanced Have It All

The Canon PowerShot G9X Mark II features much needed changes from its predecessor in terms of image quality, speed and connectivity. Sakshi Parikh puts it to the test and finds out how noteworthy they are in the company’s compact camera lineup.

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May 2017
The Lens For All Your Needs
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The Lens For All Your Needs

With 8.3x zooming capability, the Canon EF-M 18–150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is capable of shooting a variety of subjects. Conchita Fernandes puts it to the test.

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May 2017
And The Title Goes To...
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And The Title Goes To...

What does it mean to receive the title of Wedding Photographer of the Year? What is its impact on the career of the photographer? And how instrumental has it been in bringing together the wedding photography community?

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May 2017
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The Question Of A Q With A Red Dot

Their first AF enabled full frame compact with an EVF, the Leica Q breaks new ground. And K Madhavan Pillai comes away with a heartache.

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March 2018
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Small Is The Next Big

With the introduction of Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III, this APS-C sensor compact takes the top position in the company’s legendary G-series line-up.

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March 2018
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In A League Of Its Own

K Madhavan Pillai tests the Fujinon XF90mm f/2 R LM WR, the largest prime in the X-series line-up, to see if it lives up to Fujinon’s reputation. 

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March 2018
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An Alternate Reality

“Good photos are taken with your feet,” says Marina Sersale, who travels the world unraveling the imperceptible moments.

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March 2018