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Street Photography: Pictorial vs. Symbolic Approach
Street Photography: Pictorial vs. Symbolic Approach As a street photographer, you've heard about the pictorial vs. symbolic debate. Your...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Sep 7, 20243 min read
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Pros vs. Enthusiasts: Street Photography Differences
Featured images: One for a client's publicity for an event and the other as a photoART piece for a collector. Two photographers wait on...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Sep 6, 20243 min read
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Transform your pictorial photos into abstract art!
The difference between pictorial and abstract art can be seen in the above images. In photographs, there's realism, eyewitness presence,...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Aug 23, 20241 min read
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Street Photography: Creating A Cohesive Vision!
There's a story behind every memorable street photo - a story that invites the viewer to ponder the deeper truths and emotions hidden...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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The Patience Of A Photographer!
The Patience Of A Photographer! I originally wanted to call this blog Siam, which is a colloquial expression for "get lost" or "move...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Aug 4, 20243 min read
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The Art Of Previsualization With A Manual Digital Rangefinder!
The thought of shooting with a manual digital rangefinder without autofocus or a rear viewfinder to check shots can give most...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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How you take photos: Captured or Crafted?
The photographer triggers the camera and it takes a picture. There are lots of tools and methods photographers can use these days to...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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The AI Photographer at the next Olympic Games?
My photographer friend sent me the YouTube link to the extended version of 'One Shot' Photographing the Olympic Games. This story sparked...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Jul 31, 20243 min read
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The Enchantment of Colour & Monochrome Portraiture
Capturing authentic expressions in portraits is crucial for colour and monochrome photography. A genuine emotion can convey a sense of...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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A Picture's Worth Of Calibration
Calibrating is key in photography. This ensures colors look the same from the first picture to the printed one. You should calibrate your...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Jun 26, 20244 min read
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Shoot With Your Mind's Eye & Not With Your Camera!
By relying on your intuition instead of the camera, you can capture the essence of a moment and express your unique perspective. You can...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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Experience the Symphony of the Senses with Cliffy's PhotoART Pairing!
Let's get inside a world where art isn't just seen, it's also heard, tasted, and felt. Introducing Cliffy's PhotoART Pairing, an...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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The PhotoART Pairing Experience
Cliffy’s PhotoART Pairing PhotoART Pairing emphasises sensory engagement. The visual image captures your attention, drawing you into its...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Jun 17, 20241 min read
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Through the Lens of PhotoART: A Comparative Journey!
Throughout my life, I have been passionate about capturing moments through photography. Photographs allow me to freeze time, immortalize...

Clifford Yap (Cliffy)
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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