The art of photography

A deep dive into the history of photography that covers its invention and early attempts through to contemporary photographers.

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Street photography is brilliant for its ability to capture random encounters between strangers. Chance and timing play hugely into the art, as

A new book unlocks the magic of the famous Greek island, showing a side of it that’s very different from the celebrity-clad, party scene it’s become associated with

Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French photographer who was known for "candid" photography. He was also an early user of 35 mm film. He was born in 1908 and died in 2004. Part of his book, The Decisive Moment, 1952 I personally like this photo because it shows how composed a candid photo can be. This photo clearly was taken quickly, as he had to capture the birds flying away, but it looks as if a lot of time and planning went into it. He talks about this candid, quick photography in his book The…

Growing old can be very hard and depressing sometimes. Especially when it comes to that moment when a seniors need someone to take care of them constantly. A

Needless to say I'm a big fan of street photography and instagram is the place where all the street photographers are getting their recognition and building their followers.

Using framing photography composition ideas is a unique way to emphasize the subject you are photographing. Framing immediately brings attention to your subject. Definition of framing in Photography Framing is actually defined by wikipedia as 'a technique used to bring focus to a subject'. So, like more advanced compositions

Learn photography rules, learn to apply them, learn their advantages and limitations. Finally, learn to bend them, break them and explore beyond them.

Fairytale photography can bring the magical stories from your childhood back to life. Let these captivating photos by fantasy photographers take you on a journey!