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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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

Photography lessons learned from challenging situations

“When shooting in extreme conditions, forgetting the smallest item can be more critical than forgetting your camera!” I often get asked to contribute to articles which is always an honour for me. Shutterstock recently asked for my insight on the topic of lessons learnt from difficult photography shoots. Immediately my recent trip to the remote …