7 Best Tips to Become a Successful Freelance Photographer

Do you wish to work as a self-employed photographer? Owning a photography business can provide you with a great deal of flexibility and joy, but you might not know where to begin. We’ll reveal our 6 top strategies for being a successful freelance photographer in this article.

8 Fascinating Careers In Photography If You Don't Want To Outset A Business

How can you earn a living as a photographer? Is it even feasible to make a living as a photographer? Almost everyone who enjoys photography has wrestled with these concerns. There are a lot of excellent photography occupations that you may not have explored that do not necessitate the establishment of your own firm. That is why we have compiled this list of jobs for photographers who wish to focus on the craft rather than the business. Depending on the position, you will still need to put in a significant amount of time doing independent work, freelancing, or even working for free to get expertise. Some professions need you to have other talents, such as a degree in a field other than photography. Just like any other career, you must spend time, effort, and money to land your ideal job.

5 Breath Taking Photographing Tips For Portrait Photography In 2021

Tips And Tech

5 Tips For Taking Gorgeous Maternity Photos

These pregnancy photography ideas can help you obtain some beautiful maternity photographs during your next session, whether you have your gorgeous, pregnant subject set up and ready to go, or you’re studying for future projects.

Compositions to Try for Your Next Portrait Clicks

Portraits. The word alone conjures up images of a person looking straight ahead into the camera with their soul reflecting through their eyes, doesn’t it? As a photographer, you might feel that portrait photography is one of the easiest genres to practice. However, that’s not always the case.

Tripping on Photography - Auditya Venkatesh

A self-taught photographer, Auditya Venkatesh has created his own mark in the industry – he not only works with some of the tops brands all over the world, but also he has amassed a huge amount of followers across his social media platforms with the power of his creative and powerful imagery. Unlike most artists, Auditya doesn’t believe in limiting himself to one particular form of art; he has tasted success across art forms. From travel and architecture photography to working with worldfamous celebrities and brands, Auditya has worked across multiple genres of photography – not letting any one thing define him or his work. We spoke to him about his foray into photography, how he captures compelling stories with his phone camera and more. Excerpts:

5 Essential Photography Tips For Complete Newbies

Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, these photography techniques will help you shoot better images. Photography is one of the most difficult skills to master, which is why we’ve put together a list of key photography recommendations for beginners. It’s simple enough to point a camera and press the shutter -getting a shot that matches your vision is the difficult part. Photography is a difficult pastime to learn and an even more difficult business to pursue. But don’t let that stop you from learning to take pictures!

4 KEY TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

Photography is not a standard 9-to-5 career. Our passion for photography and producing beautiful art begins in our hearts, spreads into our personal lives, and for others, becomes a source of income. Photography has a horrible way of taking over when we don’t have any boundaries in our lives. That’s why we have put together these photography time management tips that you absolutely need in your life. So, how can you get from a situation of no boundaries to being balanced?

Geometry & Symmetry Around You!

Geometry - one of the subjects that many of us hated when we were in school. Learning theorems and calculate sin, cos and tan wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, right? Don’t worry, we are not here to bore you with complex calculations or drawing the perfect in circle. This won’t be that kind of geometry.

PLAY OF LIGHT

The word photography translates to “drawing with light”. Hence, it isn’t much of a stretch to say that light is the most crucial aspect of photography. Without light, you wouldn’t be able to see, much less click a picture. When it comes to photography, the right light can make or break a photograph. And don’t make the mistake of assuming that lighting is only important for illumination; the right light plays multiple roles – it illuminates, sets the mood, evokes emotions and narrate stories. Thus, if you master lighting in your photography, you have overcome one of the biggest challenges! And here we have got all the details you would need to crack the lighting code and play with light to click the most amazing pictures.

Travel Tales Through Travel Shots

Have you ever wished that your travel photography pulled at the heart strings of people and transported them into the scene with you? Where they too can share in you experience – see with their own eyes the majesty snow-capped mountains looming ahead of you, the painted bodies of exotic folks and the food that makes you salivate. In this day and age, where your Instagram feed is flooded with beautiful travel pictures from a million accounts, how do you click travel shots that are not just phenomenal pictures, but also an exciting story the masses are anticipating to hear?

How Can A Single Lens Help You Improve Your Photography?

In this case we all are culprits of G.A.S. (Gear addiction syndrome). We all save money for months or years in greed of buying new camera, lens and other equipment; hoping that it will help us improve our photography skills in some way. Although each new piece of gear increases more options to explore, we just end up getting bored of technicalities and making choices. Well, it’s going to be tough to think about going with one lens, but it’s going to be very challenging and fun.

“For me, the relationship with people I photograph is very important” - GMB Akash

A fierce photojournalist, documentary photographer and writer based in Bangladesh, GMB Akash has not only been photographing social issues in his country, but also creating a positive impact by helping the marginalised section of the society become independent. Through his camera lens, he captures pictures that send a chill down the spine; not only forcing the viewers to pay attention, but also encouraging them to act. He is the recipient of over 100 international awards including the World Press Photo award. His work has been published in over 100 international publications, he has presided as a jury member on some of the most notable international photography competitions and his work has been exhibited in Bangladesh, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, the USA, Czech Republic as well as in Greece. We spoke to him about the start of his journey, his inspiration and how he manages to capture deep emotions with just a click. Excerpts:

Reasons for Bad Images and How to Improve Them

As we write this, we are halfway through 2021 and it’s the time when the digital revolution is thriving and expanding its reach everywhere. As for any person, the ability and the opportunity to take a picture has increased and it’s very easy in fact to just point, shoot and immediately take a picture.

New photography genres to try your hands on

The world of photography has gone through a lot evolution. From those heavy cameras and lenses to a simple 180 g device in your hand, the technology around photography changed drastically.

PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGH THE LENSES OF TIME

While clicking a picture with your trendy smart phone or DSLR, have you ever wondered how far we have come? From clicking blurry pictures with gigantic camera box to capturing high-res images with a sleek device that slips right into our pockets! Undoubtedly, photography has undergone major revolution in a span of two hundred years. Ahead of World Photography Day on August 19, we thought of turning back the pages of history and looking at the giants on whose shoulders we stand on today. Let’s dive into the evolution and revolution of photography and imaging technology!

PHOTOJOURNALISM – WHEN STORYTELLING MEETS REALITY

Do you know who the real heroes are? Real heroes are the ones out on the battlefield of reality, capturing every moment and showing the stark naked truth to the entire world. They are the ones who wield the power to shape our perspectives with the mere click of a camera. They are the ones who often at times risk their lives to show us the truth that lies hidden in the very fabric of the society. They are photojournalists.

RIGHT TIME, WRONG LENS

Have you ever had an almost-perfect snapshot in front of you only to realise you were using the wrong lens? Or maybe since it’s more convenient, you just bring one lens with you? Or pushing yourself to the edge. We’ve all heard that the best lens for a portrait is 85mm, 50mm, that the best lens for a landscape is a wide angle between 14mm to 24mm and that the best lens for getting in close is a macro? So, what if we alter things up and use a lens that isn’t often associated with that type of photography and replace it with another? Will we set a goal for ourselves or do something unusual?

Surreal Photography

Surrealism is an avant-garde movement that started around the 1920s that explores the creative part of the mind by going beyond realism in art field. In the past, it had been seen in paintings then jumped to photography. Surrealism was officially established as a movement with the publication of poet André Breton’s first Manifesto of Surrealism in 1924.

THE TIMELESSNESS OF BLACK & WHITE STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

If you go through the pictures of the greats like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Vivian Maier, Robert Doisneau, Elliott Erwitt and others, you’ll realise there is an inimitable, classic quality to their pictures. And what’s the common thread linking them? The pictures clicked by these greats exude the timeless quality that comes through the black & white medium. When you extend the power of B&W to street photography, you can create impactful images that transport the viewer onto a cloud of nostalgia. You draw their eye directly to your subject, without letting them get misled by any kind of distractions. If you too want to click timeless, classic pictures, it is time you tried your hand at black & white street photography!

Travel Talks

A well-known name in the photography circles of India, Bobby Joshi has made his mark as a travel and landscape photographer, co-founder of GoodShotz and a photography mentor. His dreamy pictures of beautiful landscapes from all around the world will compel you to pack your bags and book your next trip as soon as you can.

Stories from the Streets

A management consultant turned street photographer, Sammya Brata Mullick has been carving his own niche in the industry with his remarkable visual stories from the street.

Reflection & Photography

Reflection & Photography

Come Hail or rain, Camera ProteCtion Comes First!

Monsoon is here! Aren’t you itching to go out in the downpour and shoot some magical pictures of streets being lashed with heavy rains? Don’t you want to capture the heavy mist surrounding the treetops? Don’t you want to click a picture of the earth clad in the brightest shade of green as lofty gray clouds line the summits of majestic hills? So what’s stopping you? Are you afraid that shooting in the rain will damage your camera irreparably? If that’s the case, then don’t worry! We have compiled a list of tips to ensure that your camera gets the protection it deserves this monsoon. Read on to know more!

Rain photography idea at home

Photography at home does not sound appealing, as no photographer wants their equipment to be harmed by rain, shooting in the rain can be enjoyable and exciting, but there is a possibility that your equipment can get messed up. As a result, we’ll learn how to photograph rain at home in this article.

CAPTURING LANDSCAPES IN THE RAIN!

The first drop of rain has hit the earth. The unmistakable scent of wet earth fills the air. And before you head out to watch the beauty of rains, you hear the rain drops pattering on the roof, the sidewalk and the road. Your senses come to life one by one – sight, smell, hearing and the touch of the cool rain drops on your skin. Sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? What if you could enjoy the beauty of the rain while gazing out into a green paradise? Wouldn’t capturing such a mesmerizing scene be the best way to spend your monsoon? If that drives you to grab your camera bag, head out and get clicking beautiful landscapes in the rain, wait a second! Read our guide to capturing landscapes in the rain first!