STYLES AND DIRECTIONS OF PAINTING
There is a huge variety of styles and trends in the visual arts. Often they do not have clearly defined boundaries and smoothly pass from one to another, being in…

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VIVIEN MAYER (© VIVIAN MAIER) - GENIUS OBSERVING REALITY
The story of the American photographer Vivien Maier (© Vivian Maier) is an interesting case of fame that came to the photographer only after death. Nobody saw her carefully assembled…

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STYLES AND DIRECTIONS OF PAINTING
There is a huge variety of styles and trends in the visual arts. Often they do not have clearly defined boundaries and smoothly pass from one to another, being in…

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UV PHOTOGRAPHY – WHAT IS IT AND HOW TO DO?

Ultraviolet photography is a genre that photographers use relatively little, despite the fact that the pictures are exciting and extraordinary. Why is this happening? We dare to assume that simply photographers unfamiliar with the intricacies of the process are scared in advance of the difficulties and the need for additional investments in equipment for ultraviolet photography. But in vain! Canadian macro photographer © Don Komarechka not only studies UV photography for himself, but also enthusiastically shares his knowledge with everyone who is interested.

Most UV photography revolves around a world that we usually don’t notice because of its routine. Trying to look at simple objects through an “invisible prism” helps to get beautiful images – new and unusually entertaining with their outlandishness. Using UV light that is out of the range of human perception is a great way to start research and enter the world of ultraviolet photography. Continue reading

BUDGET MACROPHOTOGRAPHY FOR LEAN

A closeup can open the world for you from an unfamiliar, amazing and magical side. But very often, the high price of equipment, especially lenses, becomes a serious obstacle to entry into the macro world. Today we’ll talk about how to overcome this obstacle with the help of very inexpensive and ingenious tricks that will literally help you get closer to the subject.

Do not break your camera

The methods and devices discussed in this article are characterized by one main characteristic – they are very inexpensive. Using them will allow you to achieve not stunning professional shots, but decent results (but, believe me, they are not a hindrance to stunning shots!). Continue reading

QUIET PHOTO HUNT. HOW TO PHOTO MUSHROOMS

Despite the fact that advanced digital photography technologies have made the process of photographing much easier, and now you can instantly evaluate (although very approximately) the result obtained on the camera screen, nevertheless, shooters manage to make the most simple, incredibly common and extremely annoying mistakes and mistakes , it would seem, in a rather simple case – photographing mushrooms.

Autumn can be loved at least because this season it is possible to combine several pleasant activities in one: relax in nature, pick mushrooms and do your favorite hobby. And yes! Then brag about their findings, because mushroom pickers take an honorable second place in boasting after fishermen. Continue reading

Features of composition and documentary
Despite the expansion of the scope of application of photography to various fields of artistic culture, applied arts and information itself, it now no less needs a set of rules…

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TIPS FOR BOUDOIR PHOTOSESSIONS
TIPS FOR BOUDOIR PHOTOSESSIONS Boudoir photography is a niche in portrait photography, combining the features of portraiture, fashion, art, glamorous and erotic photography. A great way to capture sexy, sensual,…

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Crop and fragment the image
Image cropping is a purely photographic principle, determined by the specific features of the photocomposition, and methods of constructing a photographic space. The device’s lens more or less mechanically “cuts…

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