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Choose to make a photograph then taking a photograph.

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  We have two categories of photography. One is, who takes the pictures. The second is, Who makes the photograph. There is a big difference between taking a photograph and making a photograph. It is a very interesting discussion about making a photograph rather than taking a photograph. Some selfy lovers always take a photograph from their upgraded mobile phone and share it with friends & family for fun.  What about taking Photographs - Taking a photograph means you take out your camera, DSLRs etc and shoot the scene, and subject as it is looking to you. There are no creatives added, no extra pain, no extra content, no planning, and no technical consideration for a better photograph. They only shoot only for the fun and It is just a fun-loving activity not more than this. This category proclaimed their mobile phone is better than DSLR photography but it is just a MYTH. What about making photographs - Making a photograph means you add better content to the photograph.  You a

Shooting people while travel photography

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When you are planning to go for travel photography. Which are the most interesting subjects to shoot? While travelling for photography or photo tours, I have noticed many beginner photographers taking an interest in shooting these common subjects. Park, garden, flowers, monument, road, fence, trees, vehicles, zebra crossing, mountains, and other common subjects. Here! I am not complaining about their observations to shoot. Whatever they like, they shoot? That is their decision to shoot.  Now, what is the most interesting content are left to shoot? That is none other than the PEOPLE and their interesting, funny, stupid, angry expressions.  Those moments demand your immediate action to shoot. That may add good content and stories to your photographs. A simple fraction of a second can miss that shot or any historical photographs.  How to be quick to shoot? How do behave in that situation and what are other characteristics to shoot those people to create beautiful stories. Also, I

GO for Architectural Photography

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  What is architectural photography? - In the simple language, capturing buildings, monuments, glass facades, staircases, doors, balconies etc. Even the smallest part of a building is called architectural photography. On the other hand, It's also known as interiors and exteriors photography  (visit my website - https://www.prasenjeetgautam.com/interiors-exteriors). now it is the photographer's job to create a story through the building, historical monuments etc  How to start & explore - There are end numbers of buildings surrounding your location for example corporate buildings. government building, historical monuments (Forts, Tourist places, Archaeological parks, old design buildings) You can shoot end number of times, in different weather conditions, morning time, evening time, rain etc  Few tips to follow Carry less equipment to shoot, and avoid many lenses, and tripods, which can cause you a problem. Due to security reasons, you are not allowed filming equipment