How Do I Take Good Pictures? Blurred Background Portraits by Kevin Landwer-Johan How do you take good blurred background portraits? The best way is to use a portrait lens with a wide aperture. I prefer to use my 105mm f/2.8 or my 85mm f/1.4 lenses. Sometimes I also use my 35mm f/1.4 lens, although it’s […]
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13 Reasons Why it’s No Good to Use Your Phone to Take Photos by Kevin Landwer-Johan Should I buy a camera or use my phone? This is a common question asked by people who do not own a DSLR camera or good quality mirrorless camera. There are many benefits of not using your phone. Your
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11 Reasons a SmartPhone is Better: Phone Camera vs Digital Camera by Kevin Landwer-Johan Are digital cameras better than phone cameras? This is an interesting question I hear a lot. The question about phone camera vs digital camera is often asked by people who do not own a digital camera. In this article, I will
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What is Your Motivation for Taking Photos? by Kevin Landwer-Johan Finding motivation for taking photos can be challenging for both professional and amateur photographers. Discovering what inspires you to keep your photography passion alive elevates you to new realms of creativity. Having purpose in our hearts guides us in how we express ourselves. If we’re
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Following in the Footsteps of a Great New Zealand Photographer The first photo I took of the Southern Alps. This is part of the Remarkables Range in 1987. The subject material of many a New Zealand photographer these days. by Kevin Landwer-Johan My great grandfather was Frederick Kingsford Jeken Cooper. He was an unknown and
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How To Make Compelling Photo Essays [Part Two in a series] by Kevin Landwer-Johan To make photo essays that are compelling it’s best to include certain types of images. In my previous article on this subject, I encouraged you to plan well and be prepared to create your photo stories. This article will provide you
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How To Make More Meaningful Photo Stories [Part One] by Kevin Landwer-Johan Telling a story with photos is a great way to help you develop your photography. When you think up your first few photo story ideas you can easily get hooked. Engaging in storytelling with your images can lead you to all kinds of
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W. Eugene Smith – Master of the Photo Essay by Kevin Landwer-Johan Much of the development of the editorial photo essay can be attributed to American photographer W. Eugene Smith. His essay, “Country Doctor” published by Life magazine in 1948, is recognized as the first extended editorial photo story. Smith was obsessive in the pursuit
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Valuable Tips for Amazing Storytelling with Digital Photos by Kevin Landwer-Johan Storytelling with digital photos is challenging for many photographers. How can you tell a gripping story with photos? Here are some tips and techniques that will help you become a better storytelling photographer. Wide, Medium, Close Up All strong storytelling with digital photos uses
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How To Master Manual Mode on Every Camera by Kevin Landwer-Johan Manual mode photography is challenging for many photographers. Using any camera on the auto settings is easier. But easy is rarely the most creative option. You can master manual mode on every camera with a little study and some dedicated practice. Relying on the
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