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Take pictures like these
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The Blog
Lumen Dei
I am very excite to say that I leave tomorrow to fly to India. On the 28th of David Duchimen and I begin leading our first Lumen Dei workshop. We are thrilled to have several corporate sponsors,...
Music to view by.
About once a month someone will write me and comment on the music on my site. They always want to know the track and where it comes from. So in a effort to keep you informed...All the music is...
A Breath of Fresh Air
NeighborWorks America a national nonprofit organization created by the US Congress to provide financial support, technical assistance, and training for community-based revitalization efforts....
Lowepro: Their Brochure and My Image
Lowepro my long-time sponsor of The Digital Trekker has used one of my images in their latest brochure. The brochure is called their "Slim Line" and is a slim catalogue of all their camera bags....
Gitzo’s New Hero!
I am please to announce that Gitzo, a makers of world class tripods, has finally added me to they’re "Local Heroes" program. I am in good company. Other "Heroes" are my good friend and fellow Lumen...
Petition for British Photographers
A petition has been submitted to the Prime Minister by Simon Taylor:"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Stop proposed restrictions regarding photography in public places." – Deadline...
Posts you’ll find helpful
What camera should I use as a beginner?
Honestly, these days there are so many choices, which can make it confusing and overwhelming.
Kenya with the Fuji XF 16mm, f/1.4
I have been waiting for this lens since it showed up on the Fujifilm Lens Road Map. A 16mm f/ 1.4? That’s a lot of light!
Fujifilm Instax SP-1 Photo Printer
Opening so many doors with people to photograph this should be considered a must have for any photographer traveling.
The Human Form Divine
It’s a kind of law that may very well be unbreakable. It is what I call, “the law of the the human figure.”
Dear beginner, you make ripples!
Matt admonishes beginner photographers to slowdown and observe. Any beginners reading this, will find it helpful.
Composition: Prescriptive or Descriptive?
After importing the images into Lightroom, a lot of the other compositional elements come into play. It is now that the strong images rise to the surface.
Depth of Field Podcast
Depth of Field is a podcast hosted by me, Matt Brandon. In this podcast I interview working photographers from around the world and try to uncover what was it that help them get o where they are today. Listen as I converses with respected photographers from many different fields and uncovers what it took for them to be successful. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, relax and listen to the photography leaders tell us secrets and stories of their journey.
Galleries
Check out a sampling of some of my favourite work.
Rickshaw Puller of Kolkata
The Valley of Kashmir
Sea Gypsies of Borneo
Puppet Masters of Penang
Ladakh, India
Varanasi, India
Testimonials
People are talking.
“I truly love Matt’s perspective on photo storytelling. I’ve been looking at other photographers that are very skilled, but seem to have a very different goal. That of taking a beautiful photo over telling the story of the moment. In my mind, you must have both good images that tell a story. That is what Matt is great at.”
“We are over the moon with the results of the (your) photography so considering the conditions your professionalism and talent shone through and delivered.
Again thank you so much for following through and completing the assignment for us.”
“Matt Brandon really knows his stuff, and has been in the photography game for several decades. He’s been traveling to India for many years now, where he leads photography workshops that look like amazing experiences. He’s strong in all aspects of travel photography but if I had to pick one area you could really learn from him it would be portraits, you can see a lot of feeling in his work here.”
“I’ve just returned from a tremendous week in West Sumatra, photographing Pacu Jawi and the Mentawai tribe on my second workshop with Matt. Thanks to Matt I’ve returned with great images and mastered off-camera light. He is a terrific teacher, knowledgeable, patient and generous with his time. He has an artists eye for composition and light and what makes a great picture. Matt consistently pointed out photo opportunities I would otherwise have missed. Matt’s attention to detail and the ability to put subjects from diverse backgrounds at ease shines through his pictures. He’s also the only person I know who can produce a perfect breakfast espresso in the depths of the jungle. What more can I say?”
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