What’s In Your Bag? An Inconspicuous Kit…

…is one that allows you to be unobtrusive. Earlier, I used to carry two bodies with two lenses, but people would get very conscious of the gear. Pattabi Raman is a biologist-turned photojournalist based in Pondicherry. His work on the aftermath of the Sri Lankan war has won him plenty of critical acclaim. Here, he… Continue reading What’s In Your Bag? An Inconspicuous Kit…

What’s In Your Bag? A Comprehensive Wildlife Kit…

…is one that helps me prepare for any eventuality. In the wild, where nature rules the roost, situations can range from the tricky to the bizarre. Sudhir Shivaram is one of India’s leading names in wildlife photography. Despite working as a Senior Project Manager at an MNC, he manages to find time to fuel his… Continue reading What’s In Your Bag? A Comprehensive Wildlife Kit…

Portrait Special: Weave a Story

If the subject feels comfortable in the pose, it will reflect in the photograph. Photograph/Rajesh Kumar Chaurasia Ambarin Afsar explains how the final photograph eventually depends on important narrative devices like aesthetic framing, graceful poses and props. The crucial part of any good portrait is the pose and the composition. Do not think of these… Continue reading Portrait Special: Weave a Story

What’s In Your Bag: An Editorial and Personal Kit

Bandeep Singh has a longstanding experience of 20 years and is known for his stylised editorial work and fine art photography. His personal work is deeply layered and conceptual. He speaks about the studio lighting setup that he uses on location. An editorial and personal kit is one that enables me to produce extremely stylised pictures… Continue reading What’s In Your Bag: An Editorial and Personal Kit

Tripod Techniques: The Veiled Beauty

The night sky offers a whole host of opportunities that can be explored with long exposures and some patience. Good foreground elements such as this aquaduct work really well with star trails made at the extreme wide end. Exposure: Details Not Available Photograph/Chirag Each night the stars shine right above our heads. Yet, we rarely… Continue reading Tripod Techniques: The Veiled Beauty