Category: Photographs

How to Take Quality Photographs at Night

November 11, 2019 Photographs
Everyone knows that it can be challenging to take good quality pictures at the best of times. This is especially true at night, when low light conditions present unique challenges for all kinds of photographers.

Simple Tips For Improved Photograph Quality

November 4, 2019 Photographs
Becoming a professional photographer can take years, or even decades of study and practice. But sometimes making enormous improvements to the quality of your photos is a case of getting back to basics.

Exploring the Future of Photography

October 7, 2019 Photographs
Photography, like other artistic industries, is constantly evolving. Throughout history, the photographic world has been changed by the introduction of the Box Brownie, the Polaroid camera, disposable cameras and now smartphones as well.

The History of the Polaroid

September 23, 2019 Photographs
The Polaroid camera is one of the most iconic in the world. Not only did it change the history of photography and the way we take photographs, it also contributed to many photographic inventions and technology that has emerged along the way. This timeline tells you all about the camera…

Heart Stopping Historic Photographs

September 2, 2019 Photographs
Photography often exposes the raw underbelly of life and through the ages there have been several iconic photos that have captured humanity at its worst. Some criticise journalist’s ability to take photos of sensitive subjects, but at the end of the day they capture a side of life that is…

The Top 5 Iconic National Geographic Photographs

May 20, 2019 Photographs
National Geographic has been around for decades, and in that time they’ve produced and distributed some of the most recognisable photographs of all time. These are photos that had such powerful stories attached to them that they would eventually become instantly recognisable to most people around the world. The company…

The Story Behind the Iconic Burning Monk Photograph

February 25, 2019 Photographs
Thích Quảng Đức became famous when he burnt himself to death. This Buddhist monk from Vietnam was doing this as a show of his hatred of oppression.  The oppression he was opposing was the South Vietnamese’s pro-catholic policies and their laws that discriminated against Buddhists, specifically the fact that the…

Tank Man – The Tiananmen Square Photograph

February 6, 2019 Photographs
One of the most intriguing and awe-inspiring photographs in modern history is the image of the unknown protestor standing in front of a row of army tanks in Beijing. Little is known about this man aside from his heroic interruption of military power and the fact that he was possibly…

The World’s Most Influential Photographs

December 12, 2018 Photographs
We have all seen photographs which have caused us to stop short and stare in wonderment and that’s why photography is considered one of the most powerful art mediums. These photographs have all had an impact on the world in one way or another. 1957: Milk Drop Coronet by Harold…

The Most Important Photo Ever Taken

November 20, 2018 Photographs
Photography first became prominent toward the end of the 19th century as the technology became more refined. Over the years, we’ve seen a number of different mediums emerge from the photographic world, with the latest being high definition digital.