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How to be a better urban photographer

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Image source: photocrowd.com Unlike nature photography which is often a peaceful environment, urban photography is all about capturing the beauty of the city amid a chaotic and splendid weave of technological advancement, culture, and diversity. One could say that urban photography is a lot more difficult to pull off amazingly. But for avid photographer Fred Brisker , it’s all about practicing and improving one’s skills in order to capture the cityscape better. Here are some tips to improve your skills as an urban photographer Experiment with different angles The standard eye-level cityscape photo is often the go-to perspective for urban photographers. But what separates a good photo from something that you can sell is uniqueness. You can achieve this by experimenting with different angles. What does the cityscape look like if you point your camera directly upward? Or what about a photo looking straight down from an iconic building? Unique perspectives often generate ...

Tips when photographing wildlife

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Image source: photoblog.com Photographing wildlife could get you accolades in the world of photography. However, it could also get you killed or seriously injured if you haphazardly photograph wildlife in their territory. Shooting a wild animal with a camera doesn’t stop them. This is why it is imperative that wildlife photographers master the disciplines when taking nature photography. Photographer Fred Brisker believes that there is a great deal of respect needed for one to become a good wildlife photographer. Keep in mind that a wildlife photographer is and will always be an ally of nature. Here are a couple of tips you need to follow to keep you safe when photographing wildlife. Learn as much as you can about your subject If you have a particular subject in mind like a water buffalo or a hippo, it is necessary to know as much as you can about them in terms of how they interact with their surroundings. Key questions to ask include “Are they aggressive,” “What is t...