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The Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk is here!
/in Photo Walks/by MiguelSave the date October 5, 2019.
The Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk 12th Anniversary edition is here and our own Miguel Angelo Silva will be leading one of the Photo Walks happening in Lisbon.
Early Morning Dog walkers
/in People, Portraits/by MiguelDog walkers are among the early risers the city can see. On morning walks, dog walkers are mostly everywhere, but most are not easy to approach for a portrait.
Jimmy on the run
/in People/by MiguelA short movie, about the story of Huang Jianmin. The kid who came from traditional China to Amsterdam at the age of 16 and become Jimmy an incredible fashion and street photographer.
David Yarrow on TEDx
/in People/by MiguelDavid Yarrow is a wildlife and conservation photographer, one of the best in the business. On this TEDx talk, he explains his different approach to photography and how he achieved some of his amazing images. Enjoy.
Capture blue hour cityscapes
/in How-to/by MiguelCityscapes, buildings, and monuments can get a completely different look depending on the time of day we choose to photograph. After sunset when artificial light takes over ambient light, but the sky still keeps some color and light, it’s the moment some call the blue hour, and it’s one of my favorite times of the day to photograph.
What if your phone could be your camera?
/in How-to/by MiguelActually, your phone can be your camera and if you follow some essential tips, with surprisingly good results.
Taking photos with a Camera phone is no different from using any other kind of digital camera. The rules to apply are mostly the same, and the skills needed are no different.
Follow these simple tips and enjoy your always in the pocket camera.
Sunset at Graça Viewpoint
/in Places/by MiguelIt’s a favorite gathering spot for sunset for a good reason. With a balcony facing west and overlooking Lisbon downtown, the Castle close by and the cool bar for drinks nearby.
At the same place where Lisbon locals and tourist gather daily for sunset, we can also find the Convento da Graça and Church built on the spot chosen by Dom Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, as the encampment for his troops during their siege of Lisbon in 1147.
Portraits: How to approach strangers in the street
/in How-to/by MiguelApproaching people in the street and stop them for a portrait can be quite intimidating, or for some terrifying.
Photo Walks in Lisbon at Airbnb Experiences
/in Photo Walks/by MiguelEarly this year, we started hosting Photowalks through the Airbnb platform.
These are small walks, up to 3 hours, with elementary and practical tuition in photography and focus on the historic Lisbon neighborhoods.
Photowalk to Cacilhas
/in Photo Walks, Places/by MiguelLast Saturday, we had our monthly walk. Cacilhas was the chosen spot, and despite the Easter weekend we managed to have a nice and happy group to walk from Cacilhas to Quinta da Arealva on the riverside, just under Cristo Rei Statue.