Tips Archives - Gaurav Mittal Photography
14
Nov
Beginners Guide to Photographing Birds In Flight
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Beginners Guide to Photographing Birds In Flight
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In my latest article, “Beginners Guide to Photographing Birds In Flight” I provide tips for photographing birds in flight, whether you are photographing action or birds in flight, it requires a lot of patience and practice. It is not only necessary to have the right camera gear and the knowledge to use them effectively but also to understand what settings work best under which circumstances and creating beautiful compositions. In this article, I share with you the three most important principles of photographing birds in flight and expand on each principle so that you have a clear understanding of the skills needed to make images of birds in flight look artistic and visually pleasing to your audience.
08
Jun
Being Creative With Your Wildlife Photography
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In a three-part article, Composition Tips for Wildlife Photography that I wrote a while back, I discussed composition tips and the basic photography rules and principles to come up with effective compositions in relation to wildlife photography. As you grow and develop your technical skills, it is very important to nurture your creative approach towards your subject. By doing this, you can start to produce images that have a fresh, exciting, and unique feel; images that stand out loud amongst the sea of images.
In this article, I share some tips on creative composition and how to make images that break from the tradition and offer the audience a unique view.
22
Jan
How to Pursue Outdoor Photography with a Disability
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Going through a health crisis as a pro photographer or a hobbyist is an issue, which is rarely discussed. I decided to write this article, as this is a matter very close to my heart. I want to address two major issues, first, is my nature/wildlife photography career over? And second, how can I work around my disability and continue to pursue my passion?
22
Oct
How to Use Shutter Speed Creatively
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As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, freezing the action of birds in flight is often the first instinct of new photographers. While I always enjoy capturing still images, I believe it’s imperative to think outside of the box… to get creative. In this article, I discuss fast and creative, two types of shutter speeds that you can use to come up with some creative images.
08
Jul
Evoking Emotion & Feeling in Wildlife Photos – Part II
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In part two of this two-part article, I continue to share my thoughts on the storytelling, mood, composition, and techniques that evoke emotions and feelings in images.
06
Jul
Evoking Emotion & Feeling in Wildlife Photos – Part I
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When I photograph birds, I have one sole intention: I want my audience not only to look carefully at my wildlife photos but to also stop, spend some time with them, and be truly curious about them. Images that generate an emotion involve a thought process and must be carefully planned ahead of time. While staging bird shots is one way of doing this, I personally prefer to do it in a natural environment. There are many ways of creating impact with images. In this two-part article, I share my thoughts on the storytelling, mood, composition, and techniques that create this impact.
09
Dec
7 Steps To Streamlining Your Bird Photography Workflow
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In this article, I share with you in detail the seven steps I implement for a streamlined bird photography workflow. I discuss what is going on in my head when I’m getting ready to shoot, and in a comprehensive way walk you through a typical day in the field.
08
Nov
Composition Tips for Wildlife Photography – Part III
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In part three of this three-part article, I continue on with some fundamental tips to help you create compelling images.
07
Nov
Composition Tips for Wildlife Photography – Part II
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In part two of this three-part article, I continue on with some fundamental tips to help you create compelling images.
05
Nov
Composition Tips for Wildlife Photography – Part I
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In this three-part article, I offer some fundamental tips to help you create compelling images. A composition is a key element of the image making process, a good composition results in visually pleasing images.
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