Starting a Photography Blog: Following Your Passion or Chasing a Dream? by Kevin Landwer-Johan Are you passionate about photography and ready to share your work and ideas with the world? Starting a photography blog can be a great way to showcase your talent. It can connect with a community of like-minded creatives, and even turn …
DSLR and mirrorless cameras are more complicated than ever. How to set up a new camera so you get the best photography experience is an important first step. But many people stumble and end up crawling along and hindering their progress. This article teaches you how to set up the essential controls on your new camera.
How Do I Take Good Pictures? Blurred Background Portraits by Kevin Landwer-Johan How do you take good blurred background portraits? The best way is to use a portrait lens with a wide aperture. I prefer to use my 105mm f/2.8 or my 85mm f/1.4 lenses. Sometimes I also use my 35mm f/1.4 lens, although it’s …
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Following in the Footsteps of a Great New Zealand Photographer The first photo I took of the Southern Alps. This is part of the Remarkables Range in 1987. The subject material of many a New Zealand photographer these days. by Kevin Landwer-Johan My great grandfather was Frederick Kingsford Jeken Cooper. He was an unknown 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 …
Thinking Outside The Box – By Kevin Landwer-Johan Articles by Kevin Landwer-Johan focusing not only on the ‘box’ (camera) we use as our means of capturing images but also on the art of photography. Taking pictures involves engaging both our intellectual and technical skills in using our cameras. It’s also necessary to express our creative …
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