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Holding a camera is different from how you hold your phone to take a photo.
The reason why it is important to hold your camera well is that it helps you to take better photos. It reduces the risk of blurry pictures. Once you form a good habit of holding your camera well you’ll also find that it is more comfortable to work with.
Understanding the Importance of Light in Photography Rural scene with hard light. Nikon D800, 20mm, f/8, 1/400th, ISO100 by Kevin Landwer-Johan Everyone who owns a camera should understand the importance of light in photography. The word ‘photography’ has its roots in the Greek language. Phōtós means light and gráphō means writing/drawing. Put them together and …
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How To Make Compelling Photo Essays [Part Two in a series] by Kevin Landwer-Johan To make photo essays that are compelling it’s best to include certain types of images. In my previous article on this subject, I encouraged you to plan well and be prepared to create your photo stories. This article will provide you …
How To Make More Meaningful Photo Stories [Part One] by Kevin Landwer-Johan Telling a story with photos is a great way to help you develop your photography. When you think up your first few photo story ideas you can easily get hooked. Engaging in storytelling with your images can lead you to all kinds of …
Valuable Tips for Amazing Storytelling with Digital Photos by Kevin Landwer-Johan Storytelling with digital photos is challenging for many photographers. How can you tell a gripping story with photos? Here are some tips and techniques that will help you become a better storytelling photographer. Wide, Medium, Close Up All strong storytelling with digital photos uses …
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How To Develop Your Personal Photography Style by Kevin Landwer-Johan Photographers can obsess about finding their personal photography style. It can be elusive. Personal photography style is how you choose to treat the subjects you photograph. Developing your personal photography style is more than what you photograph and the techniques you use. It goes deeper …
Master Your Exposure by Visualizing Your Image by Kevin Landwer-Johan This is How I Take Photographs #6 – Master Your Exposure Every photographer wants to master your exposure. To master your exposure takes an awareness of light. You also must practice with your camera in manual mode to become proficient. Light is the essence of …
A Practical Guide to Creating a Photography Portfolio by Kevin Landwer-Johan Creating a photography portfolio is a great way to show off your best images. Here is my guide to compiling and designing your photography portfolio. Photography, like any artform, is very subjective. Especially when we are looking at our own pictures and choosing the …
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How To Make An Unforgettable Photography Portfolio by Kevin Landwer-Johan Having an attractive photography portfolio is important for every photographer. In this article and the next one, I’ll teach you how to make a digital photography portfolio. I’ll also look at making a photo portfolio book. Are you starting out as a photographer? Or do …
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How To Tell Terrific Stories With Your Photos by Kevin Landwer-Johan Everybody loves a good story. But how do we tell stories with photos that people will love? In this article I will teach you the essentials of storytelling in photography. Nobody knows who told the first story, or when it happened. The earliest evidence …
