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In this episode of The Camera Doesn’t Matter podcast, Sean Gallagher speaks to Malaysian photographer, Stefen Chow and discusses with him the making of some of his most iconic photos. From humble beginnings as an engineering student in Singapore, Stefen’s career took off when he returned from the summit of Mount Everest with photos that would change his life. As an aspiring photojournalist based in Beijing, he photographed Chinese artist Ai Weiwei which earned him a World Press Photo portrait […]
In this video, I want to share with you 5 steps to help you improve YOUR photography this year. I draw upon my 15+ years as a professional photographer, to give you advice to how you can FINALLY take your photography to a new level. In summary, here are my 5 steps to elevate your photography game this year: 1) Introduction 2) Forget About Equipment 3) Focus on Fundamentals 4) Get Inspired 5) Start a Photo Story 6) Seek Constructive […]
In this video, I want to share with you five advanced composition techniques that professional photographers use to enhance the impact of their images. I draw upon my 15+ years as a professional photojournalist and filmmaker, to give you advice to how you can take your photography to a new level using these tips. By knowing and understanding these techniques, I hope you can use them to improve your images. In summary, here are my 5 advanced composition techniques to […]
In this video, I want to share with you 5 tips to help you learn how to use environmental portraits as a way to enhance the impact of your images of people. I use this style of portraiture as part of my work as a professional photojournalist, and I want to share this advice with you to help take your portraits to a new level. 📷 What’s Inside: 1) Intro 2) What is an Environmental Portrait? 3) Give Your Subject […]
In this video, I want to share with you five tips that I know will help improve your street photography. I draw upon my 15+ years as a professional photojournalist to give you advice to how you can take your street photography to a new level using these tips. By knowing and understanding these techniques and mindsets, I hope you can also use them to improve your images. In summary, here are my 5 advanced composition techniques to elevate your […]
In this video, you will learn the 5 composition techniques that I used in the making of my photo-story, ‘Jakarta – The Sinking City’, published with National Geographic. These insights are not just tips—they are career-tested techniques that have shaped my approach to capturing life’s unscripted moments. Each segment offers in-depth insights, helping you not only take better photos but also understand the mindset of a professional in the field. 📷 What’s In The Video: 1) Introduction to Composition 2) […]
In this new video on my YouTube channel, I share with you 5 SECRETS to how you can become a photographer with National Geographic. I draw upon my 15+ years as a professional photographer, to give you advice and guidance to how you can get your photographic work published in leading publications. In summary, here are my 5 tips for becoming a photographer with National Geographic: 1) Think Stories, Not Images 2) Photograph What It Feels Like 3) Find Your […]
I received this question recently and it’s a question I have been asked a number of times before, so thought I would share my answers that I gave here with all of you. Taking images for National Geographic is a goal for many and is seen as one of the pinnacles of the profession. When I was starting out, it was a dream for me too. I adored the work of photographers like Steve McCurry, Alex Webb, Jodi Cobb and […]
My new eBook, ‘The Camera Doesn’t Matter’ is now available for FREE download HERE In this new 22-page/2500 words PDF eBook, I share with you some of the secrets of professional photography that can help you immediately improve your photos, whether you just take images for fun, or take photography more seriously. Thank you to everyone who has already dowloaded the eBook, especially those who have taken the time to write to me with their feedback. “Want to thank you […]
In this new series of videos, I want to give you an insight into what it is like photographing with me on the streets of some of Asia’s most interesting cities. We start in my home city of Beijing, China. My work has evolved over the years. In my coverage of the climate crisis, I now use drones, shoot documentary films, incorporate portraiture etc., but the routes of my photographic approach lie in documentary and reportage photography. This means capturing […]