Does High Fashion Still Need Print Magazines?
For most of the twentieth century, high fashion depended on print magazines to define taste, launch trends, and build cultural authority. Titles like Vogue, Harper’s... |
How Cinematic Lighting is Transforming Fashion Shoots
Fashion imagery has always evolved alongside technology and cultural taste. In recent years, one shift has changed the visual language of the industry more than... |
The Rise of Street Couture Photography
Street couture photography has taken over fashion culture in a way few trends have before. It blends high fashion with real world grit, turning sidewalks... |
The Economics of Fashion Photography: Rates, Rights, and Realities
Fashion photography looks glamorous from the outside. It is filled with bold visuals, stylish teams, and fast moving creative energy. Behind the scenes, though, it... |
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Photographing Dark Skin Tones in Fashion: Techniques & Sensitivity
Fashion photography has the power to celebrate identity, culture, and beauty. Yet for decades, the industry often failed to light and photograph dark skin tones... |
How Gen Z Is Redefining Fashion Photography Trends
Gen Z grew up in a digital world that moves fast, speaks visually, and rewards individuality. Their influence on fashion photography is not subtle. It... |
Rain, Wind, and Chaos: Finding Beauty in Wedding Day Imperfections
Every couple dreams of the perfect wedding day. Clear skies, calm breezes, smooth timelines, and effortless photos. Yet, anyone who has spent time in the... |
Backup Systems & Workflow: Never Lose a Client’s Memories
Every wedding photographer’s nightmare is losing client photos. One corrupt memory card, one failed hard drive, one accidental delete, and months of trust and effort... |
Top Wildlife Photography Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Wildlife photography is one of the most rewarding yet challenging genres of photography. Unlike studio or street photography, the subjects wild animals cannot be controlled... |
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Photographing Marine Wildlife 101
Marine wildlife is among the most fascinating yet challenging subjects a photographer can take on. From seabirds gliding over the horizon to dolphins breaching the... |
Most Impactful Wildlife Photos Over The Last Years
Wildlife photography plays a very important role in the wildlife conservation movement. Every year we’re fortunate to witness rare moments captured by skill, precision, and... |
Using Black & White to Highlight Emotion in Indian Festivals
When you imagine festivals, especially in India, all you can see is a wall of colours. They’re vibrant, highly energetic and it is really easy... |
Shooting Ganpati Festival From Aagman to Visarjan
The Ganpati festival is one of the most vibrant celebrations in India. Spanning ten days, it marks the arrival of Lord Ganesha into homes and... |
The Role of Drones and Remote Cameras in Modern Photojournalism
Photojournalism has always been about capturing the truth: raw, immediate, and unfiltered. But in today’s high-tech landscape, that mission is being reshaped by tools that... |
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Airshows and Aerial Photography: The Fine Line Between Art and Journalism
Airshows are spectacular events that combine engineering marvels, human skill, and breathtaking visuals. For photographers, they present a unique opportunity to capture the essence of... |
Bioluminescence at 2:1: The Rare Frontier of Glowing Macro Subjects
In the dark corners of nature, far from city lights and human eyes, organisms glow. Some flicker like fading embers; others pulse like neon signs... |
Decay Diaries: Discovering the Beauty of Rot, Rust, and Ruin Through Macro
Decay is usually seen as a sign of failure, of neglect, corrosion, and abandonment. It marks the places we leave behind and the things we... |
Monochrome Machines: When to Go Black-and-White in Automotive Work
In an era where wild paint jobs, neon under glows, and eye-popping wraps flood the automotive scene, there’s something undeniably bold about dialling it all... |
Shooting From the Inside Out: Unique Interior-First Car Photography Concepts
When we think of car photography, we often imagine sleek exteriors, dramatic landscapes, and glossy reflections. But there’s an emerging trend that flips traditional perspectives—interior-first... |
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How to Build a Portfolio That Appeals to Motorsport Teams
Motorsport is one of the most competitive industries on the planet. If you’re a photographer trying to break in—or level up—you need more than great... |
Best Travel Photography Gear for Every Budget
Travel photography is an exciting way to capture memories, landscapes, and cultures. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, having the right gear can make... |
Drone Photography on the Road: What You Need to Know
Travel photography has evolved dramatically with the advent of drone technology. Drones allow photographers to capture breathtaking aerial perspectives that were once only possible with... |
Common Mistakes in Astrophotography and How to Avoid Them
Astrophotography, the captivating art of capturing the night sky's breathtaking beauty, can be a challenging yet rewarding hobby. With the increasing accessibility of high-quality cameras... |
Time Lapse Astrophotography: Capturing Motion in the Sky
Astrophotography has long been a fascinating field, allowing us to capture the beauty and wonder of the night sky. One technique that has gained popularity... |
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Stacking Images for Noise Reduction in Astrophotography: A Complete Guide
Image Stacking - Astrobackyard.com Astrophotography, the art of capturing the beauty of the night sky, has become increasingly popular in recent years. With the advancement... |
Photography Trends in 2025
With our magazine celebrating its 38th Anniversary this month, January also marks the start of a new year – a time when we explore the... |
How to be a Travel Photographer in Your Own City
Travel photography is a genre that captures the essence, culture, landscapes, people, and stories of places. As Indian photographers, we're often bitten by the travel... |
Capturing the Soul of the Streets: A Guide to Street Portrait Photography
In the dynamic world of photography, street portrait photography stands out as a fascinating and immersive genre. It's an art form that captures life in... |
Photography and Dance: Tips for capturing moments and traditions in India
Photography, at its core, is about capturing moments. When those moments involve the dynamic and vibrant movements of dance, especially within the rich cultural tapestry... |
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Photography Trends in 2024
With 2023 behind us, it’s time to focus on 2024! And with the New Year around the corner, what's better than looking at the biggest... |
OnePlus 11 Camera Tips and Tricks
In this video, we explore the camera tips and tricks for the OnePlus 11. The OnePlus 11 boasts some of the most impressive camera hardware... |
Trends in Photography in 2023
The past few years have been really unique, primarily since 2021 was majorly spent in a pandemic and the year 2022 witnessed majority of those... |
Tips to Improve Your Vacation Photos
Travel and holiday photography is an excellent method to preserve the memories of your most recent trips. However, with the growing popularity of travelling photographers,... |
New Photography Genres to Try your Hands on
The world of photography has gone through a lot evolution. From those heavy cameras and lenses to a simple 180 g device in your hand,... |
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Photoshop tips and tricks
Photoshop is an marvelous instrument for graphic design, but there is certainly a lot to learn for photographers, and there's always more to rule for... |
Tips to capture best waterfall images
Currently we've come that part of the season where Sun is being mean but the weather is changing on a day to day basis and... |
Reasons Behind Your Unsharp Photos
Having at least some part to be sharp in every image is a goal for most photographers. But it doesn’t always turn out that way,... |
Stop! That's not the way to shoot! - Ethics of Wildlife Photography
"I will not harm my subject!” Every photographer should happily follow this simple rule – even when no one else is watching. This is not... |
Smartphone photography tips for better photos
Smartphone cameras have improved a lot from beginner to professional in past 5 years, with companies pumping up the resolution, adding more lenses, and providing... |
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Is Travel Photography a Good CareerTravel photography offers you a broad range of career opportunity that can lead you ahead with endless adventures around the world. working as a photojournalist... |