List: Photography and Art | Curated by Keith Chen

Jul 15, 2024
32 stories
Photography and Art
Keith Chen
Beyond Technique: The Joy of Intuitive PhotographyDo you need to learn anything before you can take good pictures? Read on to find out.
Aug 26, 2020
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Aug 26, 2020
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Basic Elements of a Good PhotoThere are pictures that wow you instantaneously, but there are also ones that bore you to death… Why? Since I am an extremely analytical…
Aug 28, 2020
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Aug 28, 2020
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How to Think Like a Photographer?One of the reasons I like photography is because it requires both of your left and right brain. There is the technical side that you need…
Sep 1, 2020
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Sep 1, 2020
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A Practical Guide to Start Street PhotographyBefore talking about how to start Street Photography, let’s talk about the ‘Why’ first. One of the problems beginner photographers often…
Sep 3, 2020
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Sep 3, 2020
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Mini Story — Why I Took This Photo — #1 (iPhone X)Starting this mini story series to share with you more details on some of the photos I’ve taken. Like my other stories, I want to focus on…
Sep 4, 2020
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Sep 4, 2020
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Mini Story — Why I Took This Photo — #2 (Film, Rolleiflex TLR)This is a mini story series where I share details on some of the photos I’ve taken. Like my other stories, it focuses on thought process…
Sep 5, 2020
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Sep 5, 2020
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Seeing Beyond the Lens: Bridging Perception and RealityHave you ever taken a photo of a scene that you thought was awesome, but the outcome of the picture was only mediocre? If so, please read…
Sep 14, 2020
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Sep 14, 2020
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The Power of the Everyday Camera: Honing Your Skills with Any DeviceIn this story, I share the reasons why I take photos with my phone almost everyday. You can also use this as a guide to start shooting…
Aug 22, 2021
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Aug 22, 2021
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When a Street Photographer Shoots Landscape (At a Boring Place…)Do you struggle to take good landscape photos when the scenery is just mediocre? I faced the same challenge in my recent solo hike, and I…
Aug 29, 2021
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Aug 29, 2021
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Street Photography — Master the Art of CoincidenceLet’s talk about how to increase your ‘success rate’ in street photography
Sep 7, 2021
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Sep 7, 2021
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Keith Chen
Why Do I Shoot With Old and Difficult Cameras?Old and difficult cameras (e.g. Rolleiflex TLR, Leica M9) may not produce the best result, but they can be very fun to use. Read on to see…
Sep 13, 2021
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Sep 13, 2021
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Art & Photography — Let’s Talk About ‘Frame-in-Frame’If you are into photography or cinematography, you must have heard of the term ’Frame-in-Frame’. In this story, I would like to talk about…
Sep 20, 2021
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Sep 20, 2021
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Keith Chen
Street Photography — Finding That Decisive MomentIt is every photographer’s dream to capture unique decisive moments in their works, but it is difficult because such moments are rare and…
Sep 27, 2021
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Sep 27, 2021
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Photography Story: Once Upon a Time — In Tokyo at 5 AMCovid has probably forced you to delay your travel plan indefinitely since last year, but what if I can transcend the limitation of space…
Oct 4, 2021
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Oct 4, 2021
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How NOT to Let Photography Get In the Way of Your TravelPhotography can be a distraction that gets in the way of your travel, but if done right it can significantly enhance and complement your…
Oct 11, 2021
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Oct 11, 2021
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Should I Take Photos in Art Museums? If So, What Kind?Are you the kind of museum-goer that loves to take photos of artworks? Or the kind that thinks artworks should only be appreciated by eyes…
Oct 18, 2021
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Oct 18, 2021
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Mini Story — Why I Took This Photo — #3 (Camera: Canon 5Dii)This is part of the mini-story series where I share details on some of the photos I’ve taken. Like my other stories, it focuses more on…
Oct 18, 2021
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Oct 18, 2021
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Art & Photography — Let’s Talk About ConsistencyCreating consistency is an important skill that every photographer should master. In this story, I will share with you a few things I do…
Oct 25, 2021
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Oct 25, 2021
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Do You Need to Travel Far Away to Take Meaningful Photos?This impromptu photo project was meant to reflect on one question — Do you need to travel far away to take meaningful photos? Please read…
Nov 8, 2021
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Nov 8, 2021
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What To Look For When Shooting Street Photos?Are you interested in street photography but struggle with finding things to shoot? If so, this is the story for you.
Nov 15, 2021
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Nov 15, 2021
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