Photography

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer, a beginner just getting started or simply someone who loves capturing beautiful moments, submitting your work to photography competitions is one of the best ways to gain exposure and recognition. Entering competitions isn’t just about winning – though prizes and publicity are great bonuses! It’s also a chance to dive into your archives…

Some photographs capture a moment. Others seem to create an entirely new reality. Anirudh Kamakeri’s Layers on Water falls firmly into the second category. This dreamlike image transforms a simple water strider into what appears to be a fossil suspended in ancient ice. Achieved through careful planning and creative camera work with his Nikon D500, it earned Kamakeri a Special Mention in the…

Black-and-white photography is all about control – and one misstep in post-processing can completely limit your creative potential. Understanding how to handle grey tones properly is the key to impactful monochrome images – no matter what genre you’re shooting. One of the most common mistakes photographers make when editing black-and-white photos is converting files straight to…

Snow is one of the most challenging subjects to photograph correctly. While it appears white to the eye, cameras often interpret snowy scenes as blue, grey or overly warm – especially in winter light. This appears because incorrect white balance (WB) exaggerates color shifts, while snow reflects surrounding light more intensely than most surfaces. Even a small adjustment error can change the…