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Five Wildlife Photography Secrets for Better Shots

Five wildlife photography secrets for better shots 1. Be Patient and Observe     •    Patience is key: Animals operate on their own schedules. Spending extended periods waiting will lead to capturing natural behavior and the right moment.    •    Use waiting time wisely: Observe your surroundings and the animal’s behavior to anticipate its …

Documentary travel photographer is teaching a female student how to take an aerial landscape view photo of Camden Heaven River with a telephoto lens on a tripod in New South Wales, Australia

How to start stock photography

Have you ever wonder how to start stock photography ? Well to answer the question you will need first to understand what it mean first. Stock photography refers to per-existing photos that are available for licensing, allowing individuals and businesses to use them in various projects without needing to hire a photographer or conduct their …

Documentary travel photographer Rafael Ben Ari photographing the landscape view of the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu in the South Island of New Zealand.

10 Fast Steps to Improve Your Documentary Travel Photography

1.Learn to be comfortable around people and photograph as many people as possible.Start with family and friends as models and learn how to direct them. When you travel on holiday use your family and travel companions as models. Photograph them in a natural doing activity while way looking away from the camera. If you see …

What Makes a Good Travel Photo?

Have you ever asked yourself how you can improve your travel photography and give your images an original look?Here are some tips and advice on how to take good travel photos and the cameras that you will need to capture your adventures.  > Get close to your subject use wide angle lenses the closer the …

War photographer photographing in a war zone

Why Would Anyone Want to be a War Photographer?

Why would anyone want to be a war photographer?To answer the question, first we will need to learn what truly is war photography, and what makes a war photographer?War photography involves photographing armed conflict and its effects on people and places.A war photographer is a photojournalist who captures images of armed conflict and its impact …

Rafael Ben Ari outdoor and wildlife photographer

Ten Tips to Improve Your Outdoor Wildlife Photography

Before you heading to the amazing outdoors to photograph nature, wildlife and landscape here is 10 tips to improve your outdoor wildlife photography and how to be prepared to capture amazing animals pictures on your next trip. > Use the best camera and lenses you can afford Learn an use the gear before you travel …

Native American Indian living statue standing against Spanish pedestrians at Puerta del Sol street, one of the the most busiest places in Madrid.

Street Photography Professional Tips and Advice

Dose street photography attracts you? Do you want to get better in taking street life photos?  Well if so here is some tips and advices to achieve your goal. When shooting in a street: Preset your camera to f/8 , 1/250 sec  and Auto iso – This is an old adage of documentary and street …

Tips for Taking Better Photos with your Camera

Photography has lead me on a long and fascinating journey through my life. It’s been, and still is a deep endless passion for me. I have always had interest in travel, people and cultures and I love to clash these subjects together. After years photographing world wide, I am always following my curiosity and seeking …

How to Take Great Portraits of People

The best portrait photographers do not just show us the person in the photo, they tell us about the vision of the photographer. Don’t just take photos of people portraits, take photos that tell their story. A creative eye and technical skills are both important to capture outstanding portraits. So here are my photography tips …