Photography
Asian Photography
A LOOK AT THE KINGFISHER CALENDAR 2020
THE YEAR 2020 IS UPON US AND THE START OF A NEW YEAR MEANS GETTING YOURSELF A NEW CALENDAR. WE SPOKE TO ACE PHOTOGRAPHER ATUL KASBEKAR ABOUT THIS YEAR’S KINGFISHER CALENDAR, ITS CONCEPT, THE HISTORY AND MORE. EXCERPTS:
2 min |
January 2020
Asian Photography
Execution Of A Fashion Shoot
In continuation to our article on the pre- production of a fashion shoot, this article covers the execution stage of the shoot. It certainly isn’t anything that a newbie imagines it to be. So, here are a few important things that you need to do during your first shoot. These points may or may not give you a great shooting experience, but at least it will take care of a few important things and offer a less bumpy ride for you and your team.
3 min |
December 2019
Asian Photography
Proven Ways To Break Into Fashion Photography
Fashion photography is one of the most competitive and pursued genre of photography in the world today. So obviously such a competitive field will have its own set of hurdles attached to it. Overcoming the hurdles is a must if you have to become a fashion photographer. But, what are the ways through which you get that “break” in the industry. Below are some of the proven ways used by many well-established fashion photographers of today.
5 min |
December 2019
Asian Photography
The Yellow Holi
The yellow Holi, although locally known as the Vittal Birdev annual Yatra, is a festival celebrated by the shepherd community at the Pattan Kodoli village in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
5 min |
November 2019
Asian Photography
The Knot That Binds Us
Spurfection by Prabhu Praksh
4 min |
November 2019
Asian Photography
Wedding Photography Posing Ideas
Need some inspiration for posing for the next weddding you shoot? Choosing a great pose can take a photo from nice to impressive. In this article, we will share some unique and essential wedding photography pose ideas for couples that will make your clients go “wow”.
4 min |
November 2019
Asian Photography
Starting Your Own Wedding Photography Business
Wedding photography is a booming business, even in a market that is looking at a possible inflation with US China trade wars etc knocking at the doors. There will always be weddings and wedding photographers are an important part of the ceremony. India has always had amazing wedding ceremonies with different cultures with different traditions in different parts of the country and wedding photography can be an extremely lucrative business idea at the moment. So, in this article we will discuss how you, as a mid-level professional who has shot a few weddings and has a portfolio, can go about setting up your own business in the industry.
5 min |
November 2019
Asian Photography
From A Crush To Crushing It
'The Photo Diary' by Monisha
5 min |
November 2019
Asian Photography
‘India Is A Progressive Market'
Nikon had already launched two cameras in the mirrorless category with the third (Nikon Z50) launched recently. With this launch it is clear that moving forward Nikon is going to focus a lot on the mirrorless category considering there haven’t been any DSLR launched this year from the brand. Bhavya Desai spoke to Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director, Nikon India about the future and what the consumers should expect from Nikon.
6 min |
November 2019
Asian Photography
From A Crush To Crushing It!
The Photo Diary
5 min |
November 2019
Asian Photography
Starting Your Own Wedding Photography Business
Wedding photography is a booming business, even in a market that is looking at a possible inflation with US China trade wars etc knocking at the doors. There will always be weddings and wedding photographers are an important part of the ceremony. India has always had amazing wedding ceremonies with different cultures with different traditions in different parts of the country and wedding photography can be an extremely lucrative business idea at the moment. So, in this article we will discuss how you, as a mid-level professional who has shot a few weddings and has a portfolio, can go about setting up your own business in the industry.
5 min |
November 2019
Asian Photography
Wedding Photography Posing Ideas
Need some inspiration for posing for the next weddding you shoot? Choosing a great pose can take a photo from nice to impressive. In this article, we will share some unique and essential wedding photography pose ideas for couples that will make your clients go “wow”.
4 min |
November 2019
Asian Photography
‘India Is A Progressive Market'
Nikon had already launched two cameras in the mirrorless category with the third (Nikon Z50) launched recently. With this launch it is clear that moving forward Nikon is going to focus a lot on the mirrorless category considering there haven’t been any DSLR launched this year from the brand. Bhavya Desai spoke to Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director, Nikon India about the future and what the consumers should expect from Nikon.
6 min |
November 2019
Asian Photography
The Yellow Holi
The yellow Holi, although locally known as the Vittal Birdev annual Yatra, is a festival celebrated by the shepherd community at the Pattan Kodoli village in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
5 min |
November 2019
Asian Photography
The Knot That Binds Us
The Knot That Binds Us
4 min |
November 2019
Asian Photography
Tips To Capture Great Photos In The Dark
Photography means “drawing with light”, and that’s how the sensor in your camera works. Your image sensor is trying to capture the available light. And the less light there is, the worst the quality of the image is (unless you are doing it intentionally of course!). So what can you do when you are capturing images in the dark? Whether it is a dimly lit club or when you are out camping on the mountains, you can still get a nice shot when light is not your best friend any more. A mixture of knowing your basics and a few tips from pros can make any image pop, no matter how dim the light is.
2 min |
October 2019
Asian Photography
Wedding Photography Workshop A Grand Success!
Wedding season is upon us and if there is anything that Indians like, it is a wedding in the family!
3 min |
October 2019
Asian Photography
How To Get Breathtaking Photographs Of Landscapes In Simple Black And White
Landscape photography looks easy to shoot but requires dedication and hours of hard work. It is not only a difficult genre to pursue, but is an extremely time consuming task. But the end result is worth every penny spent. One of the main attractions of landscape photographs is the beautiful colours that nature has to offer but what if we take colour out of the equation? It becomes even more challenging. Let’s find out how we can get breathtaking photographs of landscapes in simple black and white.
6 min |
October 2019
Asian Photography
Basic Tips For Diwali
Unless you are a professional, most DSLR or Mirrorless owners take photography seriously only on particular events. Diwali is one such festival which is perfect to release the photographer in you. Sometimes it might be difficult to suddenly get that perfect closeup shot of a lamp or a long exposure shot of fireworks on Diwali.
3 min |
October 2019
Asian Photography
Ganpati Aagman
The history of Ganpati celebrations, especially in Mumbai dates way back and isn’t all about religion!
3 min |
October 2019
Asian Photography
From Field To Frame
Aniruddha Das is one of the very few Sports photographers in India. While sports in itself is extremely popular in India, with cricket, football and hockey getting major attention, sports photography has not really taken off that well. Aniruddha Das has shot live sporting events and has also shot for brands such as Nike, Levi’s, Red Bull, Kingfisher East Bengal and more! We spoke to him to find out how he got into the genre and a lot more!
7 min |
October 2019
Asian Photography
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.
10+ min |
Ap OCT 2016
Asian Photography
Tips for Photographing Festivals in India
Festivals, rituals, community celebrations and cultural events are among the most exciting events for shutterbugs to capture.
8 min |
Ap OCT 2016
Asian Photography
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.
3 min |
Ap OCT 2016
Asian Photography
Shooting Dramatic Sky
Skies are one of the most photographed subjects and make for some really interesting photographs.
3 min |
Ap OCT 2016
Asian Photography
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.
6 min |
December 2016
Asian Photography
Selecting The Right Lenses For Wedding Photography
Weddings are a once in a lifetime affair.
5 min |
November 2017
Asian Photography
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.
4 min |
November 2017
Asian Photography
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.
3 min |
September 2018
Asian Photography
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.
5 min |