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July 2015 - Gaurav Mittal Photography

06

Jul

Creating an Emotional Impact With Images

When I photograph birds, I have one sole intention: I want my audience not only to look carefully at the images but stop, spend some time with them, and be truly curious about them. Images that generate an emotion involve a thought process and must be carefully planned ahead of time. While staging birdshots is one way of doing this, I personally prefer to do it in a natural environment. There are many ways of creating impact with images; in this post, I will be sharing my thoughts on the story telling, mood, composition and techniques that create this impact.

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02

Jul

10 Essential Bird Photography Tools for Success – Part 2

In part two of this two-part article, I continue to share with you tips about the essential tools that should be part of your gear when you are out in the field. Read more…

01

Jul

10 Essential Bird Photography Tools for Success – Part 1

Just as a successful recipe requires all of the right ingredients to come together, the same is true in bird photography. In order to come away with great bird images, you must be armed with the right tools when you’re out in the field. Simply having a long prime lens and a pro-level DSLR doesn’t guarantee great images. In part one of this two-part article, I share with you tips about the essential tools that should be part of your gear when you are out in the field.

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