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Thu, January 24, 2019 | 07:39

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When color can be too much

I love color - sometimes too much. But there are times when color simply gets in the way of a good photograph. Bright colors can enhance, but they can distract. Often the better photograph focuses on tone and patterns. In such cases, monotone (black and white) photographs are the better way to go.

Practical Photography Tips | 2018-04-08 13:23

Finding your kind of street photography

If you ask serious photographers just what is “street photography,” you are likely to find many definitions. At times, street photography can resemble travel photography. But travel photography tends to be less artistic and more about personal documentation of one's experiences when in unfamiliar locations.

Practical Photography Tips | 2018-03-29 14:53

Festivals make great photos

Jongro-3ga, Lantern Parade. All photos by Tom CoynerBy Tom CoynerWith the warming temperatures, come festivals and similar events. These colorful events are both challenging and rewarding. They can be confusing as a three-ring circus in determining what to photograph, and it can be surprisingly tricky to get sharp photos with all the swirling action.It is important to do one'...

Practical Photography Tips | 2018-03-24 11:08

Maintenance time: Preparing for spring photography

There is nothing subtle about the changing of Korean seasons. As we finish off the last of the cold weeks of the year, we anticipate the sudden advent of warmer days and accompanying spring blossoms.

Practical Photography Tips | 2018-03-08 14:34

Here Comes the Sun!

Beyond a doubt, the strongest single element in many pictures is the sun. People love to look at sunrise and sunset pictures. The sun creates shadows and silhouettes. The sun can be blinding or it can be seductive.

Practical Photography Tips | 2018-02-06 11:33

Liberate your perspective!

Everyone seems to be photographing these days, even if their photos are limited to selfies and pictures of friends and family. Particularly with the ease and economy of digital photography, people are becoming increasingly creative. Failures are inexpensive and goofs are readily apparent.

Practical Photography Tips | 2018-02-01 14:24

Framed: Wait for the 'decisive moment!'

While it is a given that the most important thing in photography is the light, the most important element of a great photograph can be what Henri Cartier-Bresson labeled as the decisive moment. When taking portraits, this is especially the case: the overall composition and elements may seem to be in order, but something is missing. By “missing,” I do not necessarily mean the ...

Practical Photography Tips | 2018-01-25 13:24

Choose a theme: Let it take you some place new

A couple of years ago, I decided to try to push myself beyond my comfort zone and explore a new type of photography -- photographing the “inked culture of Korea.” In the process, I met several wonderful people, participating in parts of society I was not familiar with.

Practical Photography Tips | 2018-01-17 15:14

Happy snaps: Relating to strangers with your camera

It goes without saying that people appreciate looking at pictures of other people -- particularly if they are emotionally accessible and yet different from the viewer. By that, I mean when traveling in Korea or overseas, an objective may be to capture people images that give some insight into the local culture -- be it mundane or exotic.

Practical Photography Tips | 2018-01-14 10:55

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