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What's the best filter to have as a photographer?

What's the best filter to have as a photographer?
I get asked this question a lot.
As a KASE pro partner, I get to try many different filters, but at the end of the day, all of these can be simplified to the 3 most essential filters to own in photography.
And one that I always have in my photography bag.
People often look for that one size fits all answer, but the truth is it depends.
So let me break it down.
After winning over 100 awards, I realised that the most important thing in photography is the ability to understand, leverage and capture light.
The main aim of filters is to control the light. So if you can control the most crucial part of photography, then you are already halfway there.
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Part 2
The second filters that I would recommend to have/use, is ND filters.
ND filter is also known for Neutral Density filter, and the main reason why we want to use the ND filter is to limit the amount of light coming into the camera when it's too bright (like in the middle of the day) by darkening the environment.
Why? Usually to prolong your shutter speed & get the trailing effect.
We darken the environment that our camera sees by putting a tinted high quality tinted glass in front of the lens.
Now, of course this tinted glass have a different degree of darkness. But the main idea is to be able to lengthen the exposure time because it's much darker and therefore you can get an effect of a long exposure even during the brightest days. How useful isn't it.
A few landscape scenarios that is suitable to use ND filter is when we need to smoothen the water on the beach during the middle of the day, smoothen the water of waterfall during the middle of the day, and when creating streaks of clouds during the middle of the day as well.
If you're interested in getting KASE filters so that you can control the light better & transform your photography, then shoot me a DM, and I can share with you the pro partner exclusive offer.
Swipe for more photo examples using ND filters
And of course, leave a comment below if you have any question 👇🏽
#KASEfilters

A friend of mine had just returned from a road tri

A friend of mine had just returned from a road trip north along the coast of Western Australia, and was showing me her photos when I saw one of these beautiful creatures which captivated me. Before then I had never heard of a whale shark but I suddenlv felt that this was an animal I needed to encounter first hand.
This trip wasn't about getting a photo, that would just be a nice benefit, this was about the experience of being up close, though at a safe distance to such a grand majestic animal peacefully feeding near the surface of the ocean.
It took three attempts for me to finally see the whale sharks, the first we saw whales and sharks but had no luck sighting the whale shark, the second trip we had to turn around due to inclement weather which was causing swell that made continuing the trip unsafe, but on the third attempt, things were going our way.
The reward was getting to spot not one but three whale sharks with the one captured here being about 6-8 metres long.
There is no better feeling than being able to make decisions based on what inspires you to get out of bed in the morning.
Whether that is hiking mountains or swimming with whale sharks it's important to get out there and do it.
It's moments like this one that remind me, it doesn't matter how difficult this journey continues to be the reward far outweighs the struggles and challenges.
#underwater #photography #travelphotography

What's the best filter to have as a photographer?

What's the best filter to have as a photographer?
I get asked this question a lot.
As a KASE pro partner, I get to try many different filters, but at the end of the day, all of these can be simplified to the 3 most essential filters to own in photography.
And one that I always have in my photography bag.
People often look for that one size fits all answer, but the truth is it depends.
So let me break it down.
After winning over 100 awards, I realised that the most important thing in photography is the ability to understand, leverage and capture light.
The main aim of filters is to control the light. So if you can control the most crucial part of photography, then you are already halfway there.
Part 1
Graduated Filters - often used during high dynamic range photography (sunrise and sunset).
Graduated or gradient filter is used when a section of the environment is too bright.
By darkening that bright section, we can bring the dynamic contrast closer and preserve more details on the shadow & highlights.
For example, in this photo, the filter is used to darken the area where the orange sun glow.
For that reason, you can still see the details of that area instead of a pure white with no details - also known as blown up.
This is caused by the wide dynamic range of the environment during that time.
Do you know what is a dynamic range? Dynamic range is the range between the darkest part of the photo (the shadow) and the brightest part of the photo (highlights).
Therefore the highest to contrast, means the higher the dynamic range.
Let me know in the comment below if you use graduated filters for shooting sunset or sunrise?
If you're interested in getting KASE filters so that you can control the light better & transform your photography, then shoot me a DM, and I can share with you the pro partner exclusive offer.
You can leave a comment below if you have any question 👇🏽
Stay tuned for the other types of filters and when to use it tomorrow.
Shot with Kase Filters Wolverine filter kits
#kasefilters

Excited to share this ep with @fdilekuyar speak

Excited to share this ep with
@fdilekuyar
speaking up many social issue through her photography and the courage she took to document the global pandemic is commendable
I’m so glad that we can share her inspirations and story to more people out there! http://Podcast.thewickedhunt.com

Mount Bromo, a grandiose volcano rose up from the

Mount Bromo, a grandiose volcano rose up from the earth like a sentinel, its rugged peaks and craggy cliffs towering over the surrounding landscape.
As the sun rose each morning, the mountain was bathed in a radiant and golden light, casting its massive shadow over the lush and verdant valleys below. The slopes of the volcano were covered in a thick blanket of thick and verdant volcanic sands.
As the day progressed, the mountain began to come to life, its majestic and powerful eruptions sending plumes of thick and billowing smoke high into the sky. The ash and debris that rained down from the volcano created a breathtaking and otherworldly landscape, with black and ashy fields stretching as far as the eye could see.
Despite its fierce and menacing appearance, Mount Bromo was also a place of great beauty and wonder. The views from the summit were truly breathtaking, with panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape that left visitors in awe.
In the end, it was the incredible and unmatched beauty of Mount Bromo that drew people from all over the world to come and experience it for themselves. And for those who were lucky enough to make the journey, it was a sight that they would never forget, a true natural wonder that left them in awe and wonder for years to come.
Have you been to Mount Bromo?
Who would you take to this Amazing landscape?
#indonesiavolcano #wonderfulindonesia #mountainscape #indonesia #photography #travel #landscapephotography

"How many pictures did you take before you knew yo

"How many pictures did you take before you knew you were no longer the average photgrapher?"
So a little bit of background before I started taking good photos, or even winning awards getting published, I started with my phone and a GoPro, like most people do.
As I progressed in my photography journey, everything kinda shifted when I decided that it’s not good enough. It happened naturally that I want to not only be better, but to be able to capture photos that are no longer able to be and usually taken by the mobile phone.
The way I looked, the way I approached my photography changed. And one of one other big turning points was in 2008, where I won my first two awards, but I realized I was in emulation period. I was copying everyone else's photos, I didn't have original photos. So truth is, I don't know exactly how many shots taken, but it's all about the mindset, and less about the quantity. It’s a process I went through to get to a point where I can compose my own image, post-process them and create my own unique style.
If you're interested to purchase a print I'm currently running limited 50% off for first 10 buyers on my ETSY shop (6 more left to go) - This way I can help you get stunning prints for the best price possible, support a passionate artist and help me boost the Etsy store. A win, win, win offer.
all you have to do is to go StanleyArPhotography.etsy.com and use coupon (STARTFRESH)
Have a fantastic weekend Wicked Hunters!
#banff #mybanff #banffnationalpark #canada #nationalparks #rockymountains #aurora #astrophotography #winter #myjasper #venturebeyond #jasper #peytolake

As a photographer, it was my dream to capture a tr

As a photographer, it was my dream to capture a truly unique and stunning image that would take people's breath away.
I had been chasing the perfect photo of Emerald Lake for as long as I could remember.
I went on a journey that would take me to the shores of this fabled lake. It was a cold Spring, just below 0 degrees Celcius, but I was determined to capture the perfect photo.
When I finally arrived at the lake, I was overwhelmed by its beauty. The water was a deep and shimmering green, and soft fog were lifting from the water.
I spent hours wandering around the lake, taking photos of the beautiful scenery. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't seem to get the perfect shot of Emerald Lake. The photos I took were beautiful, but they just weren't unique. I realised that one of the missing ingredients was the sky. It was flat. There were no clouds or colours.
As the sun began to rise, I was starting to lose hope. I had been chasing this perfect photo for so long, and it seemed like it was just out of reach. But just before I left, the clouds started to form. I started to see lines of golden lights from the sun.
Something incredible happened. The rays of the setting sun were starting to peek through the clouds, casting a warm glow over the lake.
Without hesitation, I grabbed my camera and raced back to the shore. I wanted to capture the three mountains behind the lodge that's when I knew I had to do a multi-shot panorama. I set up my tripod and composed the perfect shot, focusing on the sun as it slowly set behind the mountains. And as I snapped the photo, I knew I had finally captured my favourite moment from Emerald Lake.
The photo was stunning, with the sun's rays casting a golden glow over the lake and the surrounding wilderness. I was overwhelmed with emotion as I looked at the photo, knowing I had finally achieved my dream.
Moments that I live for, and I couldn't wait to share my beautiful photo with the world.
Do you have your own moment at this lake as well? Tell me in the comment below 🙂
If you're interested to purchase a print I'm currently running limited 50% off on my ETSY shop (6 more left to go)

Can you believe we're 3 weeks into 2023 already? A

Can you believe we're 3 weeks into 2023 already? And I have yet to share with you some of my 2023 aspirations, but here goes...
2023 is going to be a little different.
1) First of all, I will be focusing to expand my mentorship program, so that I can have more people that I can reach. That way I can make a big difference and impact to those who find hope, purpose and happiness through photography. If you are possibly one of them, pursue your passion and actually have a passionate life instead of just, you know, existing...
2) Second goal is to fully release the backpack that I have been working on out there. @tworedtabs I know that there are many photographers around the world, struggling to find a perfect backpack that is suited for both adventure and gears. Finally, the backpack that I have been conceptualizing inside my head since 2015 will arrive in real life. I’m confident that it will solve photographers' problems so that they can focus on the thing that matter, which is shooting, go on adventures, without having to worry about the space, the safety and the security of the backpack.
3) The third thing that I'm focusing on is the NFT. It is the technology of the future, that will change the shape of art and how artists will do things. So I will be looking at sharing some of my collection through NFT, as well as looking for ways to leverage the technology itself, and create a better way to interact better tomorrow, and so forth.
These are my three main aspirations to focus on mainly the first half of the year, and on the second half of the year, I will do more trips and adventures. There are a couple of different places that I want to go. But you know, even here in Indonesia, there's so many different spots that I have yet to explore.
If you're still reading, I hope that our paths cross, and who knows about some spontaneous trips along the way, right.... :)
How do you find that I'm that person who loves posing headstand on my self-portrait?

Standing there, I was tearing up that I finally fo

Standing there, I was tearing up that I finally found the courage to stop giving in to fear.
A personal story from the beginning of my journey in 2018.
This was the day I stood under the stars and made a promise to myself.
I can't believe the last time I was here was in 2018.
I wanted to recreate this but the weather hasn't been cooperative so far.
I remembered this day like it was yesterday.
I was a couple of months into this journey, had no idea I was doing.
I don't even know if my photography is good enough.
No Awards, no exhibition, no mentor... I was a nobody.
This is one of the most beautiful nights of my journey, nonetheless.
We had a picnic and watched the sky slowly turned black.
We could feel the breeze of the wind, and the sounds of the waves crashing.
The stars started to light up as the tides slowly rising.
It's hard to share how magical this moment was.
I left what was my "DREAM JOB", a comfortable lifestyle & comfortable income.
What made me proud wasn't the fact that I quit my job, but because I made a promise to decide on every coming crossroads based on what excites me, on the thing that drives me and fulfilling.
Not based on what is safe..
I know there's a tough road ahead & I made an oath that it doesn't matter how hard it becomes I will not give up.
You see there's no shortcut to places worth going to!
But in the end, it'll be all worth it.
This is why I decided to mentor & share my knowledge especially for you who found Hope, Purpose & Happiness from photography
For those of you who want to invest in yourself & do more of what you love
Start chasing your dreams, it's never too late
To do more of what you love, not what's safe
If I can do it, you can do it too!
What makes you happy & excited to wake up in the morning?
#IAmAWickedHunter

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