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How to Shoot and Edit for Golden Hour Golden hour is most photographer’s favourite time of day for a reason. It is the short window just after sunrise or before sunset when the light turns soft, warm, and full of life. Everything looks a little more cinematic, the shadows stretch out etc. But to really make the most of it, you need to plan for it, know how to shoot and most importantly edit with that light in mind (a lot of beginners tend to completely overcook golden hour in

Photo by: @sg.lc Composition & Framing What works well: The composition is pretty good. The leading lines are doing a lot of work —> every plank and the entire curve of that bench guide your eye straight toward the Opera House. The framing of the Opera House is really nice as well, it is almost ‘‘tucked inside’’ this little dent that the bench creates. Balance wise, the dramatic sky is powerful yes, but it is grounded by the heavy bench and dark wall on the left. They act sor

The Importance of Hand Gestures and Body Language in Storytelling Sometimes the most powerful part (definitely a hugely overlooked part) of a photo is not the face at all, but the the hands, the posture, the little shifts in the way someone leans etc. —> those tiny gestures can say everything. Hand movements and body language are like a silent language running underneath the surface of every photo and they can serve as a huge storytelling asset. Why Body Language Matters Befo

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Photo by: @nickmillers Composition & Framing What works well: The composition is pretty solid. The bridge acts as a huge diagonal leading line that pulls you straight into the sunset. It guides your eye naturally from left to right. The people are placed perfectly within the scene —> they sit right under the sun, and because of that, it feels like the light is intentionally spotlighting them. It is very subtle, and if you don’t really think about it you might overlook that de

How to Shoot the Milky Way There is something very special about seeing the Milky Way with your own eyes and as a photographer —> shooting it. But capturing it with your camera takes a bit of patience, planning, and the right technique. Let me walk you through it ;) Step One: Get Away From the Light Light pollution is your biggest enemy. Even a few distant streetlights can wash out the detail in the sky. The further you get from city lights, the better. National parks, mounta

Photo by: Quan Vu

How to Keep Shooting Good Photos in Harsh Daylight Most photographers love golden hour, soft, warm light that makes everything look good. But sometimes, you don’t have the luxury of waiting for it. You are out in the middle of the day, the sun is high, shadows are sharp, and everything looks blown out and flat. Shooting in harsh daylight can feel like a nightmare… BUT it doesn’t have to be. Once you understand how to work WITH that light instead of fighting it, you can still

Photo by: Fernando Pedro Salgado @fernando_pedro_salgado

Photo by: @lx_wanderer Composition & Framing What works well: The composition in my opinion is pretty strong, the tram tracks, the buildings, and even the lampposts all create leading lines that pull you deep into the photo and everything ends up pointing toward the tram, which sits nicely as the vanishing point and natural focal spot. The four cyclists are a cool touch, they each occupy/create their own “layer” and thus creating rhythm + depth. Also a nice detail —> Your eye

Using Geometry in Street Photography Geometry is everywhere in a city and it has the potential to give your street photos structure, rhythm, and a sense of balance that can give them a more interesting edge/abstract vibe. Let’s take a look at how to spot geometry and how to effectively use it in your photos. Start by Looking for Lines Lines are your best friends when it comes to geometry. They are what pull the viewer’s attention through the frame. Straight lines, diagonal li

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Photo by: @adamhliva Composition & Framing What works well: Leading lines are very strong overall, literally everything goes straight toward the person at the top → the escalator steps, the rails, the ceiling lines, the walls. It all creates a big tunnel. What I like a lot is that the leading lines (well most of them) start all the way from the very edges of the photo and converge into a clean vanishing point at the end, that adds a ton of depth. The symmetry great too. Even

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Photo by: @u_cccc0109 Composition & Framing What works well: The leading lines are definitely strong, we have the wet street, the striped grooves in the ground and especially the glowing reflection. All of it guides your eye straight toward the cat and beyond. The street naturally creates this tunnel effect (with the buildings, signs and trees left and right),which gives the whole photo a strong sense of depth and a nice 3D look. The lantern canopy up top frames the scene bea

How to Create Balance in Your Photos Balance is one of those things you feel in a photo before you even think about it. When an image is balanced, it just sitsright. Nothing feels like it is pulling too hard, nothing feels empty or heavy, it all works together. And when a photo is unbalanced, you feel that too obviously (even more in fact). Something feels off, like the image is leaning to one side or your eye doesn’t know where to settle. Creating balance is mostly about lea

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Photo by: @philpenman Composition & Framing What works well: The (more or less) centred silhouette is a very clean anchor point for the photo. We have all the traffic lights and buildings converging inward, so he sits right where your eye naturally lands. The traffic lights basically act like downward-facing leading lines, the top ones lead to the next ones, those lead to the next etc. and eventually you land on our subject, the man. If you look even closer you might even see

The Importance and Use of Colours in Photography Colour is one of the most powerful tools you have as a photographer. Long before someone notices your composition or your subject, they feel the colour. It sets the mood, shapes the atmosphere, and tells the viewer what kind of moment they are looking at. Once you do start paying attention to colour, so really noticing how it affects the emotional tone of your images, you will find yourself making more intentional choices, and

Photo by: Nico Babilon @babilongrafie

How to Shoot in the Rain Rain scares a lot of photographers. We worry about our gear, the light feels tricky/ gloomy, and everything seems a bit uncomfortable. But honestly, rain is one of the best conditions you can ask for especially for street photography. It adds so much mood, reflections, texture, and emotion that you just don’t get on dry, sunny days. You have to stop fighting it and start working with it, it is as simple as that! Now lets take a look at how to effectiv

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Photo by: @schoenberg.alexander Composition & Framing What works well: The runner is caught at a perfect moment —> mid-air, legs apart → which instantly elevates the shot and makes it look special. It genuinely has that “Jordan logo” look almost hahah. The shadow not connecting to the runner is such a strong visual detail in my opinion. It almost creates two subjects, the runner himself and his shadow. That separation is incredibly satisfying. His long shadow stretches diagon

What to Watch Out for When Shooting Snow in Winter Winter is finally here and hopefully we will get some snow soon (here in Vienna, Austria it still feels like autumn honestly)! But shooting in snow comes with its own set of challenges, and if you are not paying attention, it is easy to come home with photos that feel flat, grey, or just sort of off. A little awareness goes a long way when snow finally arrives, so lets take a look at some challenges and how to overcome them s