Monday 8 February 2016

Tips to Click Majestic Mountains!


Mountains are indubitably the troves of treasure which are explored to the hilt, whether for hiking, camping, snowboarding, photographing, or just sitting there soaking in the view. Mountains make you feel more alive and inspire than any other kind of landscape. The sweeping vistas full of rugged peaks as seen from high vantage points, preferably splashed in rich sunrise or sunset light, makes mountains the reason why most people venture up a mountain in the first place.

Nishan Kohli, a renowned photographer, is telling about how to photograph landscapes of alluring mountains by keeping creativity intact.
  • When photographing a grand landscape, the foremost thing is the landscape itself! The place. The location. Finding your own spot is the first step in the creative landscape photography process. Discover places that haven’t been clicked before and choose compositions that haven’t been chosen before.
  • When talking about finding your own locations, it doesn’t have to be a place that nobody has ever been before; after all the entire planet is more or less thoroughly explored and photographed by now. What meant here is to do your own research, come up with your own ideas and then pursue those ideas.
  • The next step is to seek that “special something”. Any striking landscape photo needs to have something special going on – something out of the ordinary. A splash of sunlight beaming through the clouds or trees. Foggy mist swirling around the peaks. A perfect reflection that adds symmetry to the composition. Things like this add that extra spice to an image and set it apart from a regular snapshot. They elevate a scene into more than just a static landscape, but a unique slice of time – an event in nature.
  • Framing the shot is without doubt the most hands-on, actively creative part of photography. Shooting grand landscapes is a somewhat traditional affair and it gets difficult to get wildly creative; after all, the subject is the landscape in front of you and you have to take what is given to you – you don’t have full control over the possibilities. That said you still have an immense amount of control over how you choose to present the landscape.
Creativity with grand scenic photography goes beyond just framing and taking the photos; it involves the entire process involving researching unique locations, coming up with original ideas to shoot and the adventures to get to the right place at the right time.

Friday 22 January 2016

Tips for Fashion Photography!

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The term fashion photography is often disfigured as sheer capturing of attires. People think it’s all about the costumes. Well, this is nothing but a figment of imagination. A photographer lacking the right knowledge of lighting, exposure, posing and composition can make even the well-done outfits look dull and lifeless when showcased in a catalog.
For a Portrait Photographer like Nishan Kohli, fashion photography revolves around the basic elements of photography along with the life and oomph of a model. Many people keep away from picking up a camera because they assume they lack an eye for photography. On the contrary, it doesn’t take flair to capture a sound portrayal. It only takes passion and motivation to master these skills. Fashion photography can be coped with as an equation; through just a set of guidelines. Here is a guide that will help you learn how to shoot miraculous fashion photos and master portraits:
  1. Portrait photography ought to express an essence of influence, so you must direct your model(s) in a confident and self-assured manner. Screening signs of nervousness, pressure or lack of command will consistently be reflected in the performance of your model. To avoid this, you have to make the subject feel comfortable and mixed up.
  2. Fashion photography revolves around clothes and exquisiteness, so you need to team up all the essentials of the landscape and the model to reflect this. For instance, if the shoot’s limelight is on the clothes– make use of make-up and hair styling to compliment the piece of clothing.
  3. Posing can be a catchy spot to master but leaf through the newest men’s and women’s magazines to mark a few enthused suggestions plus holding on what is in vogue.
  4. In case you are shooting in a studio set-up, make sure to meter all areas of the scene to avoid useless shadows. Also use an additional light meter other than the in-built one that will offer a more precise reading.
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Friday 15 January 2016

Tips for Professional Photographers!

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Photography is an art and photographer is an artist. Similar to any other artist, a photographer also needs to take care of certain things. Expert photographer Nishan Kohli has shared a few useful tips for the professional photographers. Read on to know more:
Be Original
These days a lot of youngsters want to take up photography as a career option and instead of bringing freshness and originality to their work they just copy the ideas from here and there. This is a wrong approach and if you want to work as a respected and sincere photographer then you must not copy the ideas of other photographers. It is good to get inspired but it is bad to copy!
Know the Technicalities
Always make sure that you are well aware of the technical aspects of photography. You must have an in-depth knowledge about the type of camera you want to use and why!
Use your imagination wisely
Apart from the technical aspects of photography, imagination and creativity also play a key role in determining the level of your photography. You should try and make full use of your creativity and imagination. Think of what all variations you can bring into a particular shot or think of the ways you can use the light to enhance a particular shot.
Wait for the right light
Light is an important aspect of photography and without the right kind of light a photographer cannot expect to get the desired results. Each and every photographer must understand the importance of light and must not make any compromise when it comes to this particular aspect of photography. Whether you are shooting in a studio or you are outdoors in the natural light, it is important to wait for the perfect light.

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Tuesday 12 January 2016

What is Adventure photography?

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So your passion is photography and you love adventure too. Well this sounds like a perfect blend of adventure and passion. Maybe it’s time for you to actually consider adventure photography as the best career for yourself. Before you plan and screen a future for yourself it is important for you to understand what really adventure photography is.

It is that amazing act of capturing cool and spontaneous adventures mostly in the outdoors. It is the way to capture the wild, raw and includes novelty. Fathom a career where you have to capture the beauty and essence of something live. Well, you can definitely start your list from adventures like trekking, kayaking, rafting, bungee jumping and many more.

Before you start dreaming we would like to brief you about some important things about adventure photography. Before we start with the material, one important aspect which you must be aware about is the ‘will’. If you have the will to do it, if you possess the guts to do it then hey, don’t delay & get on your toes now.

Camera is definitely the most important thing. Therefore put special emphasis on it. No wonder if you are exceptionally brilliant with your skills, your proficiency can only be acknowledged if you make the right decision of choosing the right camera.
  1. Battery life
You are now much acquainted with the fact that you are travelling when you are shooting. Mostly adventures are outdoors and you would be on sets while capturing. So if you are in a place where you cannot manage to charge your camera then your camera must possess the quality of retainable battery so that you don’t end up with a dead camera.
  1. Lens
You need to decide which lens works best for you. Which is the one by which you can focus more and capture pictures with more clarity and life. It is the preference which you can have for best results.
  1. Mirror less
Mirror less is the new trend in the market. It is comparatively very light in weight and serves the quality same as of DSLR. Therefore people consider it for its convenience.
  1. Memory card
You must ensure how much your memory card can sustain. Also you must keep in mind that it should hold a wide capacity so that you don’t have to change it frequently. 


These are some of the very basic things which you must consider before considering adventure photography. Nishan Kohli is there to provide you with in-depth knowledge of every petty thing. So let the art of adventure and photography begin!