Throughout the history of photography, the square or 1:1 ratio has been a traditional format, particularly for medium format cameras such as Hasselblad, Mamiya, and Rolleiflex. The aspect ratio of 1:1 provides a unique canvas for photographers to explore, offering a different perspective from the more commonly used 3:2 ratio. It’s also more painterly, in my opinion, more “artsy”.

I wanted to share with you all today about how shooting for the crop has become an essential part of my street photography. Sometimes, certain scenes jump out at me, and I know the camera frame isn't going to be perfect. That's where cropping comes in.

Recently, I took a shot of a building with a motorcycle embedded in the upper floor. To capture the full essence of the scene, I needed a vertical shot at 24mm. Even with this, I had to crop in and break the ratio because the sign with the motorcycle to the left was pictured the same, and there was open space to the left of the building.

I recently asked Chat GPT to interview me about my transition to an artists. Yes. You can set ChatGPT up to do this! You just have to spell out the parameters and it does all the rest. I asked ChatGPT to ask a question and wait for my reply before proceeding so that it would be like a real interview in real time. This marks the first time I’ve been interviewed by artificial intelligence. It was an interesting experience and now I think ChatGPT has talked its way into helping me plan my next exhibition!

I always strive to have my camera with me at all times. But there are days when I'm running errands, meeting friends, or just going about my day where carrying a camera can be cumbersome. That's where my phone camera comes in as my trusty backup camera.

Mirrorless cameras are a great tool for creating abstract art. With their lightweight, compact size, and advanced features, mirrorless cameras offer a wide range of creative possibilities for photographers looking to experiment with abstract photography. In this article, I will share 20 ideas for creating abstract art with a mirrorless camera.

I’m always exploring new techniques to push the boundaries of what's possible with a camera. One of the most exciting and creative techniques I've discovered is Intentional Camera Movement, or ICM. This technique involves deliberately moving the camera while taking a photograph, resulting in abstract and often surreal images that blur the lines between photography and painting.

As one of the most powerful features in Photoshop, blend modes allow you to combine multiple layers in a variety of ways to achieve a wide range of effects. Whether you're a seasoned Photoshop pro or just starting out, understanding blend modes can take your images to the next level. In this article, we'll dive into the different groups and individual blend modes available in Photoshop, and explore how to use them to enhance your fine art images using textures.

The Sony A7III is a highly capable camera that can be used to create stunning fine art photography. In this article, we'll take a look at some tips and techniques for using the A7III to create beautiful, museum-quality fine art images. I’ll also cite a few prominent photographers in reference to each section.

If you've shot any street photography over time, you're likely aware that getting up close to your subjects can create a sense of intimacy and capture their emotions and expressions more effectively. However, what you might not realize is that the distance you choose to shoot from should be influenced by the focal length you're using.
Let's take the example of a 24mm focal length, which I used on my Sony ZV-1 for these shots.

A 24mm lens is considered to be a wide-angle lens, which means that it has a wider field of view and can capture more of the scene in front of you.

As a photographer, street photography has always been my first love. There's something magical about capturing real-life moments in their natural habitat that just can't be replicated in a studio. The chaos and energy of the city streets, the unique characters and stories that emerge from every corner, and the rawness of it all - it's truly captivating.

But lately, I've also been exploring the world of art and finding inspiration in the very same places I capture with my camera. Whether it's the vibrant colors of Mumbai, the shadows and light play in Prague, or the people and their stories in Berlin, the streets continue to be my muse.

My Making Fine Art Photography Workshop is an intensive 3 full-day hands-on course (from sunrise to sunset). I’ll talk about and demonstrate a wide range of subjects during the course, with an emphasis on photography and photo editing.

My limited edition prints are now available directly from my website. I ship globally.

I have some First Edition prints leftover from my Aksa Collection exhibition that need homes. All of them are framed and protected with non-reflective glass. They cost a bit more from the list price because of the framing costs, but you can still have the option to purchase just the prints from me.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the launch of the Aksa Collection at Drifters today. It was my first solo exhibition as an artist shedding his former photographer persona. And I couldn't think of a better venue to kick things off at than a local pub with visitors and friends.

Pre-order now for your favorite prints from the Aksa Collection, by artist Craig Boehman. Sign up for his newsletter and receive a special online discount of 20%, valid from March 14 - 18, 2023.

This piece is my favorite one in the Aksa Collection. It currently hangs above my desk and looms large on my website and business cards. I suppose I like it, first and foremost, as a beautiful picture. I dig the colors of the figures and the fact that somehow, through the process of ICM, the subject lost a leg when in reality, there were two. And the two-legged figure in the foreground seems to be supporting the one-legged one as they gaze off into the background where a lone figure faces the sea. In my first interpretation of this piece, the distant dream was of the one-legged figure who wished it was free to move about and enjoy the sun and sea like the figure out near the water. Naturally, bipedal mobility would never be a reality and hence the title.

HYDRATE will be available for sale at the March 18 launch at Drifters Cafe & Bar in Bandra. Join me there at 12 pm for fantastic beer (I dig their IPA) and food. And support my launch by taking home a limited edition print!

Bottled water is everywhere you look. If you need a drink and you’re away from home, chances are a plastic bottle of water is moments away. But studies and research continue to shed light on one of the biggest scams in consumer history, one that reaches back as far as the 1767 in Boston, when Jackson’s Spa water was sold as commercially-distributed therapeutic water, it’s becoming more clear that bottled water, especially plastic-based bottled water, is at best, not much better than tap water, and at worst, harmful personally.

I picked up my first camera when I was a child in the 70s. It was one of those rectangular wonders that you could buy at the supermarket check-out lines. Don’t forget the pack of flash bulbs and film! Naturally, in those days, I didn’t know anything about photography and to be fair, those dime store cameras weren’t meant for those who did. Point, shoot, and pop! If everything worked out, you’d have a strobey-looking indoor shot of your favorite family member or pet. The picture quality would have been terrible but that wasn’t a problem. It was rewarding enough to obtain a few keepers whenever it was time to pick up your prints in one of those envelopes.

If there’s anyone one thing that can be agreed on by most art aficionados, it’s this: art sure is subjective. That applies to what’s considered “art” right down to whether that art is “good” or something else entirely. All of us could probably name a well-known artist’s work that we absolutely love and respect and art from someone else who we think is shit. Have you ever had a conversation that went something like this: “…we walked into a gallery and everything in there was trash. A kid could have done it. I could have done it.”

The process of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) can be daunting when it comes to the ratio of good to bad images. For the Aksa Collection, I made two excursions to Aksa Beach in Mumbai in 2022. In each session, I took around 2,000 photos of people along the crowded shoreline. Of those thousands of photos, the culling process is arduous to say the least. That’s because the practice of ICM is about as imperfect of an art form than any in existence.