Parks or public gardens are an integral part of Indian cities and towns. For many families, it is a weekend ritual to take their children to the neighbourhood park for games and recreation. And for this reason, these parks offer a bundle of photographic opportunities ranging from portraits to landscapes. Here we share a few photo-settings to look out for when at a park and how to make the most of them.

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‘Strobist Photography’ has been a hot topic of discussion in the photography circle in recent years and more and more photographers are getting hooked on to this new genre of photography with every passing day. So in this article we introduce you to this new aspect of photography which looks set to play an intergral part in shaping the future of this industry.

Strobes give you the ability to selectively light subjects in a frame. Here the subject is reading a book and the strobe was placed behind the book

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From the moment you get them home, pets quickly find a place in your heart and become an integral part of your family. And as is the case with your loved ones, you love shooting them when they are at playful best, to forever treasure those memories. But taking good photographers of your pets can prove to be quite a challenge considering how restless they can be. So here are a few tips that can help you make the most of the photo session with your pet.

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Photographing rural life and capturing the village folks engaged in their day-to-day activities may seem an easy task but there’s a lot more to it than simply pulling the trigger. To get interesting captures of ordinary situations one requires sharp observational skills, good sense of composition and a little bit of creativity. So if you are keen on making the most of your next trip to the farmlands, here are some tips to get you started.

Photo by Partha Pal | Fotoflock Gallery

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