“For me, the fascination of portraiture is in the relationship between the photographer and the subject. For my work to be successful there must be a play among several elements: what is subconsciously there; what sitters do for the camera;…
“For me, the fascination of portraiture is in the relationship between the photographer and the subject. For my work to be successful there must be a play among several elements: what is subconsciously there; what sitters do for the camera;…
If you’re reading this Weekly News, it means you made it through Friday the 13th. By the way, did you know that in Latin America, the unlucky day is Tuesday the 13th? So watch out for September, damas y caballeros.…
Congratulations to the winners of the Neighbourhood contest of the Better Photography Weekly Challenge! Honourable Mentions in the Camera Category: Harish M Lakhani, Porbandar Soumayan Biswas, Hooghly Sayantan Barik, Midnapore Mnglam Verma, Jaipur Honourable Mentions in the Smartphone Category: Soham…
Photograph/Gabriel Fuchs Birds can be both beautiful and poetic. Many songs have been written about birds and they can symbolise anything from wisdom to power to freedom. And what is better than waking up on a summer morning to a…
Typically, the center focusing point is always a cross-type AF sensor making it the fastest and best option.Most DSLR cameras come with a phase-detect autofocus sensor that is made up of several tiny points. Each of these is used to…
Arnold Newman once said, “The subject must be thought of in terms of the 20th century, of houses he lives in and places he works, in terms of the kind of light the windows in these places let through and…
The 27-ounce 90mm f/1.5 manual focus lens from Mitakon Zhongyi Optics is a handful of glass, that’s for sure. We reviewed the Speedmaster on a full-frame Sony mirrorless body and formed some strong opinions which we share here. SpecificationsThe Mitakon…
A few times a year, Nikon tends to go wild and put nearly all their current products on sale. Now is one of those times, with a big sale that lasts until May 29. Which deals are worthwhile and which…
Photoshop is such a comprehensive package that it can be very intimidating—even to experienced users. And if you’re a novice, getting started may seem absolutely bewildering. Like with any new endeavor, the trick is to keep things simple, and gradually…
“Photography, even though some people refer to it as a mechanical process, forces you to reach out to the world in front of you.” —Olivia Parker (1941) Olivia Parker is an American fine-art photographer, who graduated from Wellesley College in…
Waterfalls look good when photographed on overcast days as the soft light compliments the lush greenery. Exposure: 2sec at f/22 (ISO 200) Photograph/Rajesh Bhattacharjee Rajesh Bhattacharjee delves into the beauty and harmony of waterfalls in the forest. My Assignment Description:…
I have always shot black and white film. Now I have a digital camera and wish to explore colour. Technicalities aside, how do I learn to see in colour? Simran Singh, New Delhi The first and most obvious thing to…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Words by Dr. Joseph McBrinn An exhibition of McConnell’s work, The Brighter the Flowers, the Fiercer the Town, goes on show at Seen Fifteen in Peckham this Friday 13 May as part of Peckham 24 Although not…
Marigold Warner Online Editor Marigold Warner joined the British Journal Photography in April 2018, and currently holds the position of Online Editor. She studied English Literature and History of Art at the University of Leeds, followed by an MA in…
There is a notion that a good action photo is all about using a fast shutterspeed and freezing the moment. However, you can break this rule by using a shutterspeed such as 1/60sec or slower. The motion blurs provided by…
The French Institute in India and Kiran Nadar Museum of Art present Convergence: A Panorama of Photography’s French Connections in India, in association with the Alkazi Foundation for the Arts. The travelling exhibition was designed to commemorate the 195th anniversary…
Photograph/Sooni Taraporevala PHOTOINK presents The Passerby, an exhibition of black and white street photography from the archives of Ketaki Sheth, Pablo Bartholomew, Raghu Rai and Sooni Taraporevala. Spanning the 1970s-2000, these photographs offer a view of the golden period of…
If you’re just getting started in boudoir or lingerie photography but don’t know where to begin, a good place to start is the below tutorial from LA Love Creative titled “Boudoir Photography Tips for Beginners.” In the short video at…
We’ve discussed the relative merits of shooting Raw vs. JPEGs numerous times, and the consensus is the former delivers superior image quality, far more leeway during post processing, and a number of other benefits. The primary advantage of JPEGs is…
One unfortunate mistake we see regularly is bumping up saturation in an attempt to make photos “POP,” with a heavy-handed approach that gives the shot an ugly, unrealistic appearance and actually ruins the image. Like with most Photoshop enhancements, a…
Photograph/Dinesh Khanna Jim Croce’s song, Photographs and Memories, may be a song about loss and pain, but the title always comes to my mind when I look at pictures of moments enjoyed and feelings shared. And that’s what family holidays…
Tight crops make great, impactful shots. If the light is favourable and the expression strong, there is no better way to bring out the character of a person. Photograph/Anoop Bhaskar You may have heard portraiture advice that one should leave…
Jacob Negus-Hill Jacob Negus-Hill holds the position of Online Editor at Proper Mag and is the former Senior Writer at Sabukaru Online. He studied Philosophy at the University of Leeds and achieved an MSc in Environmental Policy from the University…
The theme for the fourth round of the Camera Jabber Photographer of the Year (CJPOTY) competition was ‘From Up-Above’ and we invited photographers to take a top-down look on their subjects. We loved seeing all the images entered and there…
You’ve probably noticed there’s been a trend for editing portraits lately that favors a bright, high key look. While there is some visual appeal to processing portraits this way since it gives them an eye-catching, ethereal color palette there are…
Light is the key component of all forms of photography. That’s because perfect focus and composition, and a great subject, are all for naught if the light is flat or dull. Getting the light right is particularly critical when shooting landscape…
Shooting outdoor portraits can be a mixed bag. On the one hand, natural light photography means carrying less gear, but here’s the problem: On bright, sunny days with high contrast, it can be difficult to properly meter a scene and…
Reading Time: 2 minutes © Valeria Cherchi. This year, the festival extends beyond its annual home in Copeland Park, featuring an exhibition at South London Gallery and a “very small book fair” under Peckham Rye’s railway arches Returning to South…
Getting the most when you sell or trade the camera equipment you’ve outgrown or no longer use is very important to everyone. Getting the max amount is a fairly easy process if you start by choosing the best partner to…
Ganesh. Photograph/Shantanu Shorey Shantanu Shorey For Shantanu Sheorey, success in photography has always been about a quest to move beyond boundaries, as K Madhavan Pillai discovers. While he speaks, one can sense a quietness about him. His latest series of…
Reading Time: 5 minutes This article is printed in the latest issue of British Journal of Photography magazine – a special edition with a double theme, Love / Ukraine. It can be delivered direct to you with an 1854 Subscription…
Photograph/Nayeem Siddiquee Urban Photo Awards 2022 is now accepting entries. This year, the contest has introduced a Free Photo promo, where participants can submit one photo for free. Organised by dotART, a Trieste (Italy) based cultural association, the total prize…
Photograph/Danish Siddiqui Late photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is among four Indians honoured with the prestigious Pulitzer Prize 2022 in the Feature Photography category. Siddiqui and his colleagues Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo and Amit Dave from the Reuters won the award for chronicling COVID-19s in…
Lens filters, help or hindrance? Important or unnecessary in the digital photography age? Photographer Mitch Lally finds them super handy and share the three filters he brings to every shoot in the below tutorial. “In this video I’m going to…
Let’s face it: photographing birds can be challenging, especially when your subjects are in flight. But even birds resting on a tree limb are often fidgety, and their erratic movements require special techniques. Fortunately there are several proven methods that will…
We all strive for sharp images with a minimum of noise, which can be particular difficult when using slow shutter speeds and high ISO settings under low-low conditions. Conventional wisdom is that when you optimize one parameter you make the…
DJI has officially launched the Mini 3 Pro, a drone that features high-end and novel capabilities, like 4K60 video, up to 47 minutes of flight time, and APAS 4.0 obstacle detection and avoidance. Importantly, the Mini 3 Pro with the…
Just announced is DJI’s latest drone the DJI Mini 3 Pro. This new release blends the lightweight design and style of the past two DJI Mini releases with the high quality design and resolutions of the DJI Air 2s and…
Make the Most of Streetlight The obvious challenge of shooting at night is the lack of light. At such times, streetlight can be of great assistance. It provides a decent amount of illumination to help you capture your subjects. However,…