Photography

Mastering Highlights, Shadows, and Midtones: Photo Tonal Range for Dummies

Mastering Highlights, Shadows, and Midtones: Photo Tonal Range for Dummies

Why Tonal Range Matters in Photography By tonal range, it is referred to as the skeletal framework of the photo in question. That adds depth, dimension, and the element of surprise or shock value to what viewers try to avoid seeing by scrolling through their news feeds. Whether you shoot scapes, portraits, or street photography, …

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What is photojournalism, and why does the world need it?

What is photojournalism, and why does the world need it?

Why Does the World Need Photojournalism in 2024? It is for such reason that professional photojournalism remains relevant, and necessary today especially in fighting misinformation. While AI perfects methods of image forgeries, photojournalists become those who protect the image and visual information. It meets high ethical practices in their work and frequently uses blockchain technology …

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The Daily Edit – Haiyun Jiang

The Daily Edit – Haiyun Jiang

ELECTIONDAY. Trash is seen after former president Donald Trump speaks at an election watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Photo by Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times) ELECTIONDAY. A worker cleans up trash after an election watch party for former president Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida, …

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The Daily Edit – Haiyun Jiang

The Daily Edit – Haiyun Jiang

ELECTIONDAY. Trash is seen after former president Donald Trump speaks at an election watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Photo by Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times) ELECTIONDAY. A worker cleans up trash after an election watch party for former president Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida, …

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The Art of Pet Photography: Mitigating Personality and Charm

The Art of Pet Photography: Mitigating Personality and Charm

Aperture Control for Artistic Portraits When capturing portrait of pet, using f/2.8 yields a very nice Bokeh (blur) thus throwing more emphasis on the figure. When shooting fast activities, a middle of the road aperture of f/5.6 – f/8 is best so that movement remains crisp. Shooting groups of pets? Choose a smaller aperture of …

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