Rafael Ben Ari Documentary Travel Photographer Portrait

Tips on How to Develop Your Photographic Vision

Tips on how to develop your photographic vision Developing your “photographic eye” involves active observation, deliberate practice, and experimentation to see the world in terms of light, composition, and narrative. You can improve by regularly looking for photo opportunities in daily life, practicing different perspectives, studying light, and intentionally challenging yourself with new subjects or …

Koala - Joey

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 …

Underwater photographer photographing the great barrier reef

Guidance for Underwater Photography

Underwater photography the art of taking photos beneath the surface Underwater photography is the practice of taking pictures beneath the surface of the water, often while scuba diving or snorkeling and sometime with the use of an unoccupied underwater drone. It’s a specialized field that combines the skills of photography with the challenges of the …

Guidance for Aerial Photography

Aerial photography is the process of capturing images from an elevated position, typically using aircraft like airplanes, helicopters, or drones, to create images of landscapes or objects from a bird’s-eye view. These images are used for various applications including mapping, urban planning, environmental studies, and even artistic purposes. Aerial photographers travel in planes or helicopters …

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 …

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 …

Laptop and camera on a bed. Concept photo of travel photography ,blogging and photographer working from hotel room or home.

Documentary Travel Photographer Workflow

Production: Find a photography subject or place of interest. Visualize your photos before getting the location.  Choose the equipment to achieve the images you desire to portray.  When you at the subject or place of interest look for color, shape and form. Consider what angle best shows the subject.Can you find also a unique angle …

Camera lens and photography equipment

Successful Photography Ingredients

“Let your images breathe for copy space, and keep them authentic.” I often get asked to contribute to articles which is always and honor for me. I was recently asked for my insight on the topic of what ingredients make a successful image. There are so many elements that make a successful image, but I …