It may seem odd in today’s world to even consider using a camera that takes film rather than digital, especially as virtually everyone has a pretty good one on their phone. For many, the times of dropping films off at the photo lab and coming back in an hour to pick up prints is just…
Hey there, this is Kush Sharma, your photography instructor and the creator of Off-Camera Flash for Beginners Course , a 4 hour long course (33 videos), designed to help you master your off-camera flash (available via Udemy.com). In this post, we will learn how to tinker with the flash settings to set the commander mode…
Turning a hobby or passion into a way to make a living is something many people dream of. In the world of photography, it’s perfectly possible if you have good camera skills and determination. There are many misconceptions about working as a professional photographer, and some of these are perpetuated by the industry. There are…
It’s a common question among beginners – Which one should I buy? The 50mm F1.8G lens Or the 50mm f1.8D lens Well if you’re reading this in 2018, then the most likely answer is – 50mm f1.8G. But let’s see why. A lot of websites out there compare the image sharpness, bokeh quality, etc…
When it comes to making a case for learning and developing photography as a hobby, the usual answers lie in the realm of esoteric philosophical answers like – it helps you to see and understand the beauty of the world, it helps you respect nature and beauty, and so on. While that is true, photography…
Composing a shot is a skill that can prove to be elusive for many photographers. Some people are born with a “photographer’s eye” while others need to gradually learn and get better at it. But even the best can make mistakes and here are three of those common ones: 1. Not straightening the horizon An…
Understanding the metering system in a camera can help you get the correct exposure very quickly. The two most common types of metering systems are – Evaluative (Canon)/Matrix (Nikon), which is the default metering system and Spot Metering. When you take a shot, the camera works by taking into account the exposure for a certain…
This is a guest post by Sadiq Dastagir, a film maker and photographer from Pune, India. Sadiq, tell us something about yourself. My name is Sadiq Dastagir. I’m from Pune city and I am a film-maker by profession. Photography is something that was always on my mind since my composition skills were decent but when…
Well, to cut things short, the real answer to this question is – ALWAYS. But let’s also take a deeper look. A lot of people, especially beginner photographers don’t pay attention to the format that is set on their cameras. But it can be an important issue as you get more into photography. There are…
We all are aware that photography isn’t the cheapest of hobbies. Getting your hands on quality equipment can prove to be a costly affair. But there is a way out. When you’re starting out learning photography, there is no point in buying expensive lenses and accessories straight away. Unless you can easily afford them, you are…