Oleksii Prokopenko

Street Photographer

About the Author

My journey in photography, starting from my school days, led me to embrace street photography around 2013 actively. My camera and I explore cities, capturing their essence, the people, landscapes, nature, and concerts. I find inspiration in new places, intriguing subjects, architectural marvels, and, crucially, the interplay of light and shadow.

My Areas of Expertise

  • Street Photography

  • Urban Exploration

  • Landscape Photography

  • Event Photography

Author's publications:

 Lustre vs Glossy: What's the Difference?

April 24 2023

Lustre vs Glossy: What's the Difference?

Both beginners and experienced photographers want to take beautiful pictures. Let's imagine that you manage to catch a good moment and capture the landscape you are interested in. After that, however, the next problem arises: how to print photos so that they are beautiful?

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How to Take Photos in Manual Mode

March 01 2023

How to Take Photos in Manual Mode

This photography cheat sheet will give you good starting points for almost any photography technique in manual mode. Want to shoot in manual mode? Use our manual camera settings cheat sheet.

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Symmetry In Photography: The Ultimate Guide

December 28 2022

Symmetry In Photography: The Ultimate Guide

In this article, we will give you the answers to questions that novice photographers may have at the beginning of their creative journey. If you haven't yet learned what is symmetry in photography, this material is for you. Experienced photographers will also find useful information here to help improve their skills.

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12 Steps to Achieve Creative Lens Flare

February 04 2019

12 Steps to Achieve Creative Lens Flare

Lens flare is one more piece of evidence that imperfection can sometimes be a brilliant idea.

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