Photographing Melbourne in 2018 – Happy New Year!!

Wishing you a Great New Year, a fun-filled 2018 Hope 2018 is treating all of you well enough in all respects!! As in every other year, this year also has the same set of seasons, except for global environmental change, which is making its impact more visible. However, the major change in my life is in my location. Yes, you […] More

1 Square Inch Sensor

Is a 1-square-inch sensor a legitimate format? There has been an evolution in the sensors used in digital cameras, and many sensor sizes are currently used by manufacturers such as Canon, Nikon, and Pentax. The most popular 1/2.3″ CCD or CMOS sensor is still the smallest and used across a wide range of compact cameras. Rise in the demand for […] More

Teaching Photography

Once upon a time For a long time, I was involved with academic institutions in my hometown and nearby areas, as well as with photography discussion forums. Again and again, I noticed the same curiosity. Most people wanted to understand the basics, and one question returned more than any other: Which lens should I buy within this budget? While I […] More

Does an SLR make you a true professional photographer?

The basic question The debate between content and form has always existed in the world of art. It continues to evolve, taking on new meaning with every shift in medium. Artists and critics have long questioned how deeply content is shaped by the medium through which it is expressed, and how much a medium itself adds to or transforms that […] More

Burn Gym – Architectural Photography

Architectural Photography Assignment Architectural photography has always been close to me, something I naturally gravitate toward. This time, I had the opportunity to photograph one of Noor Dasmesh Singh’s projects. On the 15th of March 2015, Noor, Amarbir, and I drove to the gym in the afternoon, carrying both anticipation and a bit of uncertainty about the light we would […] More

Mega Pixel Number and Truth Behind it!

The Excitement Around Resolution Hi again. By now, you have probably heard about the launch of the Canon 5Ds and 5Dsr. Cameras crossing the 50 megapixel mark almost feel like a dream realised for many. For some, that excitement has already translated into pre-orders and purchases. I have not bought one, and honestly, I do not feel the need to. […] More

Cloudy Day and Soft Light!

The Beauty of a Cloudy Day A cloudy day is often seen as perfect for portrait photography. The common reason is simple. The light feels softer, more forgiving, and easier to work with. But it is worth pausing to understand why this happens. The source of light has not changed. It is still the sun. What changes is how that […] More

The Standard Lens!

Understanding the Idea of a Standard Lens The term standard lens sounds simple, but it often becomes confusing once you begin to explore it. Cameras today differ not only in design but more importantly in the size of the sensor at their core. Many people get influenced by megapixel numbers and begin to assume that a smaller sensor with higher […] More

Light Meter Calibration

When Light Meters Disagree A few days ago, while working in a studio with a friend, I noticed something unexpected. Both of us were measuring the same light, yet our light meters showed different readings. It was surprising, and for a moment, I assumed that one of the meters must be faulty. To resolve this, we brought in a new […] More

Tribute to film rolls. .

A Beginning with Film I begin this blog with a quiet tribute to film, and to those 24-exposure rolls that marked my first steps into photography. They taught me patience, restraint, and the value of every frame. On 30th March 2004, I received my first SLR, a Nikon N75 with the MB-18 battery pack. It was a gift from my […] More