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Self-portrait photography: expressing yourself through the lens

A self-portrait is far more than just a photo that you have taken of yourself. Aswith all other portraits, it also requires an examination of theperson portrayed, in this case yourself. A good self...

Using ISO to control exposure in photography

Anyone involved in photography will sooner or later come across the concept of the exposure triangle. This comprises three essential settings in photography, which include the ISO value as well as ...

Silhouette photography: techniques for dramatic shots

Minimalist photos, in which the main subject is only recognizable as an outline, have something mysterious about them and leave room for the viewer's imagination. Creative shadow images created by ...

Develop your own photography style: Find your visual voice

The landscapes of Ansel Adams or the portraits of Annie Leibovitz are just two examples of unique photographic expression. A quick glance is all it takes to know who took these pictures. Many peopl...

A guide to photography Lighting: understanding key light and fill light

Lighting is a central design element in photography and plays a key role in determining the technical quality of an image and how it affects the viewer. If you understand how key light, fill light ...

Perfect group and event photos: professional tips for impressive shots

Photographing large groups and events is a challenge even for experienced photographers. In addition to a trained eye, group and event photography also requires technical know-how and good planning...

The importance of Leica in historical documentary photography

The Leica camera had a lasting impact on the world of photography and changed documentary photography at an early stage. Its compact design and technological innovations were responsible for this. ...

Use leading lines for stronger compositions

Leading lines are lines that guide the viewer's gaze through an image. In a photo, for example, these can be physical lines such as roads, fences, rivers or buildings. However, leading lines can al...

Travel photography: capturing different cultures and landscapes

We love to hear exciting stories about faraway places and customs unknown to us, and we are even more fascinated by pictures of them. If you want to embark on the adventure of travel photography, y...

Baby photography: Capturing precious moments

Becoming parents or grandparents and slowly getting to know a new family member better and better is something uniquely beautiful and a process that you would love to capture in pictures. Often the...