WhyShotsWork
Latest about WhyShotsWork

This image was shot with "probably the best 70-200mm zoom in the world"
By Kim Bunermann published
WHY SHOTS WORK This photographer beat sub-zero temperatures and perspective challenges while capturing Finland's landscapes with a superior telephoto zoom

"My artwork is almost 80% manipulation, like this visual, created with a Sony A6400 and iPhone"
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
WHY SHOTS WORK Digital artist Buktan Hummen blends people and places with a strong narrative using a Sony A6400 and an iPhone

Not all photos need to be "nice to look at" – this DSLR shot preserves rituals for future generations
By Kim Bunermann published
WHY SHOTS WORK This photograph has the potential to divide minds. Here's the story behind the sacred offering at the Deodhani Festival

This compact camera shot was inspired by Orson Welles – and proves that Benjamin Franklin was wrong
By Kim Bunermann published
WHY SHOTS WORK Here’s why this photograph, with its sensation of psychological disconnection, works – and the compact Leica gear behind it

I love tilt-shift photography, but instead of spending a fortune on lenses I do this
By Kim Bunermann published
HOW TO Tilt-shift lenses can be pricey; here's a technique to recreate the effect on a budget

I used a DSLR and an ultra-telephoto lens to convey a vital truth – that the fate of wildlife is inextricably linked to the health of our environment
By Kim Bunermann published
WHY SHOTS WORK Nikon shooter Prasenjit Dutta's image shows a cattle egret feeding on a rubbish dump – using the art of nature photography to highlight environmental issues

This photograph was taken with a US$6,000 dedicated black-and-white camera
By Kim Bunermann published
WHY SHOTS WORK Professional photographer Axel Breutigam about the story behind the cover image of his book 'UBC Concrete: Different Perspectives of a Campus'

This wildlife photographer shoots award-winning images with an APS-C camera
By Kim Bunermann published
WHY SHOTS WORK Shaun Antle works with a Canon EOS R7. Here's a breakdown of his entry in Canadian Geographic’s Photos of the Year competition
Get the Digital Camera World Newsletter
The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox!