2017-06-17 01:46
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Seoul offers many photo opportunities. Visitors who don’t have a lot of time will find the following locations close-by, and interesting.
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Exploring photography in Asia
2017-05-06 01:07
A medical doctor by profession, Pakistani photographer Maryam Arif’s belief-systems are as intrinsic to her photographic projects as her approach to medicine.
A self-described &lsquo&helli…Read More
2017-03-31 11:33
Thai Phien is an award-winning Vietnamese photographer who’s works have been exhibited in over 60 countries. Phien (his full name is Nguyen Thai Phien), was born in 1960 in Hue, the a… Read More
2017-02-26 05:05
Fayyaz Ahmed is an award-winning photographer based in Karachi, Pakistan. Famous for his fashion and high-end portrait photography, Fayyaz also does occasional documentary work, and ha… Read More
2017-02-11 15:06
Xyza Cruz Bacani is a Filipina street photographer based in Hong Kong, known for her black-and-white photos of Hong Kong street life. Bacani grew up in Bamband, Nueva Vizcaya in the Philipp… Read More
2017-02-04 15:44
Althought the majority of Malaysia is Muslim, the country’s population includes more than two million ethnic Indians, most of whom are Tamil Hindus.
Every year, these Hindu communitie… Read More
2017-02-03 12:57
Uma Bista is both a photojournalist and documentary photographer in her native Nepal. Born and raised in Kathmandu, Uma’s first encounter with photography was when she took up a short… Read More
2017-01-03 01:36
Hengki Koentjoro is a fine art photographer based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Born in Semarang, Central Java, his love affair with photography began when his parents gave him a Kodak pocket came… Read More
2016-12-17 23:24
A self-taught independent photojournalist, Prashant Panjiar is one of India’s best-known photographers.
Based in New Delhi, Prashant specializes in reportage – editorial and do… Read More
2016-12-11 02:30
Similar to other major Asian cities, Shanghai has some great locations for visitors to photograph. Whether you’re looking for modernity, or tradition, Shanghai has something for you… Read More
2016-12-03 23:01
The origins of Canon date back to the founding of its predecessor, Seiki Kogaku Kenkyusho (Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory) in 1933. At the time, German Leica and Contax cameras do… Read More
2016-11-26 23:10
Japanese photographer Mika Ninagawa first trained as a graphic designer, before turning to photography.
In addition to achieving success through her commercial work in fashion and advertis… Read More
2016-11-20 03:25
Visitors to KL (Kuala Lumpur) will find that the city has several places that are of interest to photographers – ranging from towering skyscrapers and colonial architecture, to lush g… Read More
2016-11-13 00:22
Maitree Siriboon was born iand raised in a rural village in Ubon Ratchathani, Isan, (in the north-eastern region of Thailand). At age 15, he Around 10 years ago he moved to Bangkok to study… Read More
2016-11-06 05:23
Looking for an unusual festival to photograph? Head over to Thailand for the Lopburi Monkey Banquet Festival held at the Phra Prang Sam Yot shrine. Located in central Thailand’s provi… Read More
2016-10-29 08:27
Celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.
Celebrated between mid-October and mid-November each year, Diwal… Read More
2016-10-23 02:14
Frustrated with your attempts to take photos at night? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Shooting at night is one of the more challenging subjects in photography.
Regardless of the… Read More
2016-10-17 00:53
Photo of Lang Jingshan, Chinese photographerThe influence of Lang Jingshan (郎静山) on Chinese photography is indisputable. Lang (his family name) was born in China in 1892… Read More
2016-10-09 01:07
Korea’s annual Andong Mask Dance Festival is an series of events celebrating the traditions of Korean mask dancing. If you’re lucky enough to attend, bring your camera, and get… Read More
2016-10-02 04:49
Born in Delhi, Vineet Vohra gains satisfaction from capturing fleeting moments happening around him.
Boy playing with top in rural villageVineet always tries to be ‘invisible’ a… Read More
2016-09-24 22:31
Day-dreaming Chimpanzee / Stir-fried Tang HoonPhotography is for children. There. I said it. I’m not arguing with people who have written books about photography as an art, as a m… Read More
2016-09-17 23:13
Kassian CephasOutside of a small circle of historians interested in Indonesian culture, Kassian Cephas is scarcely known. A court photographer for Java’s Yogyakarta Sultanate in Java d… Read More
2016-09-11 01:24
Black & white photo of Mumbai commuters (Photo by Rajarshi MITRA / CC-BY)There’s a wealth of places you’ll want to take photos in Mumbai. Selecting which to visit can be a ch… Read More
2016-09-03 16:46
Fashion shot – woman on bicycle in China (shot by Chinese photographer Chen Man)One of China’s top fashion photographers, Chen Man was born in 1980 in Beijing. After attending a… Read More
2016-08-28 13:25
Due to Bangkok’s horrendous traffic congestion, visitors with just a bit of time on their hands are not going to be able to see many of the sites. Depending on how much time you have… Read More
2016-08-26 13:30
Sailendra Kharel – Nepali photojournalistNepali photojournalist Sailendra Kharel believes, “a photojournalist is a messenger who witnesses a situation and uses the camera as a to… Read More
2016-08-20 10:14
Participants of the “Indak Indak sa Kadalanan” perform before the crowd along Roxas Blvd. during the 23rd Kadayawan Festival in Davao City on August 23, 2008. The street dancing… Read More
2016-08-13 11:59
Indonesian village woman and girlSelf-taught photographer Herman Damar lives in Indonesia. He came to the attention of the photographic community with the images he captured of idealistic mo… Read More
2016-08-06 22:45
Street photo of young Japanese woman in Akihabara at dawnI’ve never specialized in any one genre of photography, which is probably why I consider myself as an amateur in all genres of… Read More
2016-07-31 23:37
Famous indian photographer – Lala Deen DayalBorn in 1844 at Sardhana in Meerut in the United Provinces (Uttar Pradesh today), Lala Deen Dayal was a successful engineer in Indore, where… Read More
2016-07-29 23:29
Ernest Goh -‘Selfie’Previously a photojournalist with The Straits Times, Ernest Goh is a Singaporean photographer and visual artist whose work focuses on animals and th… Read More
2016-07-25 02:21
Black & white photo of Korean woman against signYour back, thighs and knees will hate this photography tip!
Why is it that the majority of people you see taking photos are doing so stand… Read More
2016-07-22 22:34
Hong Kong street vendorA retired film director and actor, Hong Kong street photographer Fan Ho’s mastery of natural light creates a mood and drama in his photos that resemble film sets… Read More
2016-07-17 12:12
Skyline of Tokyo by nightTokyo offers a mix of traditional and ultra-modern. This gives the visiting photographer some great choices. Even visitors with time constraints have a variety of lo… Read More
2016-07-16 13:09
Cambodian photographer: Neak SophalA former student of Studio Images (the only place that provides education in photography and image in Cambodia) and a graduate of the Royal University of F… Read More
2016-07-09 20:15
Openning parade of the Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaPack your camera gear and travel to Mongolia to experience the Naadam Festival. Naadam is a major holiday in Mongolia and the p… Read More
2016-07-08 13:50
‘Flower Bed’Japanese artist, Tatsuya Tanaka, believes everyone has sometimes imagined that leaves floating on water looked like little boats, or that broccoli or parsley resemble… Read More
2016-07-03 21:00
Indian dancing girls from Madras taken by Nicholas & Curths in 1870Photography came to India around 1840, just as photography was replacing painting as the new mode of recording the worl… Read More
2016-07-01 14:22
Korean photographer JeeYoung LeeKorean photographer JeeYoung Lee was born in 1983, and earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Seoul’s Hongik University. Since 2007, Lee… Read More
2016-06-25 06:43
Veiled Thai dancer silhouetted against the lightEver taken a photo of someone only to discover the result is a photo of a black outline of your subject against a bright background? Congratul… Read More
2016-06-17 22:39
Bibo Aswan – freelance fashion photographerA self-confessed introvert, Malaysian photographer Bibo Aswan is modest about his successes as a fashion photographer. However, his photograp… Read More
2016-06-13 03:57
Lights at Gangneung Danoje Festival during nightKorea’s annual Gangneung Danoje (The Gangneung Danoje Festival) is one of the most popular holidays in the nation, and a great time to c… Read More
2016-06-10 19:51
Yoga in the Park – from the series ‘Slowlife’Instagram has taken the world by storm, with millions trying to get ‘likes’ for the creativity, aesthetic, and &nda&hell…Read More
2016-06-04 23:51
Sydney cityscape from the ocean at Twilight (Photo by Jason James / CC-BY)Sydney is a beautiful city, and offers many attractions for both pro and amateur photographers. If you ever find you… Read More
2016-05-28 14:13
Photos by Japanese photographer Rinko KawaguchiRinko Kawaguchi is a contemporary Japanese photographer whose work is characterized by a serene, poetic style, depicting the ordinary moments i… Read More
2016-05-22 13:52
Chances are you bought your first DSLR with a kit lens (something like a18mm-55mm, or 24mm-105mm, for example). Kit lens are versatile and will serve you well as you get used to your new ca… Read More
2016-05-20 14:06
Released a year before completing his university studies, Cuong Do Manh’s photo-story ‘Twins’ created a sensation in Vietnam in 2013.
Portrait of Vietnamese Albino twin br… Read More
2016-05-14 23:47
View of the Bird’s Nest at night in Beijing (Photo by Curt Smith / CC-BY)If you’re visiting Beijing and find you have some free time to go out and take a few photos, the city off… Read More
2016-05-11 10:13
Reflection of woman’s face in mirrorBorn in Beijing, China, Zhe Chen is a fine art photographer who has investigated and documented the self-inflicted activities of herself and others… Read More
2016-05-07 11:39
Close-up of mounted Samurai at Odawara Hojo Godai Festival(© LifeYouTV)Odawara’s Hojo Godai Festival, held in early May, is an annual festival commemorating the five generations o… Read More
2016-05-03 10:27
Singapore-based Lenne Chai has built a reputation as an extraordinary fashion photographer in record time.
First exposed to photography during a module on Photojournalism in her final year… Read More
2016-04-30 09:53
Large crowd at the Thrissur Pooram Elephant FestivalAmongst India’s numerous vibrant festivals, one of the most spectacular is Kerala’s annual Thrissur Pooram festival. A photogr… Read More
2016-04-26 23:31
Thomas Leong is a self-taught photographer who loves black and white minimalist photography. Long exposures, minimalism and simplicity are hallmarks of this artist’s stunning work… Read More
2016-04-22 23:24
Indonesian man in costume in JakartaWhat determines whether a photographer is an artist? For one thing, artists have a personal objective. Before they even pick up their camera they have a s… Read More
2016-04-15 12:31
Shimazu Nariakira by Japanese photographer Ichiki Shiroø – earliest existing photo taken by Japanese photographerIn 1848, Ueno Shunnojo-Tsunetari (a Japanese trader based in Nag… Read More
2016-04-09 02:57
Boys with water buffalo in river, ThailandA native of Bangkok, Vichaya Pop’s photography offers outsiders a glimpse into rural Asia life from a local’s point of view.
Boy playing… Read More
2016-04-02 00:38
Marina Bay Sands at nightPhoto by edwin.11 / CC-BY
Being so compact, and with a great transportation system, getting around Singapore to take a couple of photos is not difficult. Most visito… Read More
2016-03-28 05:53
If you’re looking for a truly different photo opportunity, you might consider attending this unusual Japanese festival where revelers carry gigantic phalluses through the streets of a… Read More
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