Michael Gabriel L. Sumastre is an experienced writer who loves to take pictures of the countryside as well as aerial photographs. He maintains his professional writing portfolio at TheFinestWriter, and you can visit his photography portfolio at Sumastre Photography. Michael was hired by Booking.com to photograph 10 of the most beautiful beaches in Palawan, Philippines.
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Michael Gabriel has written a total of 155 articles on Contrastly.
- 10 Killer Tips for Taking Street Photos at Night
- Top 10 Signs You're a Photography Geek
- 10 Unique, Unusual, and Weird Places for Travel Photography
- Tips for Choosing the Right Memory Card for Your Camera
- The Dirty Dozen: 12 Common Photography Mistakes and How to Correct Them
- Architectural Photography 101: How to Take Amazing Images of Human-Made Structures
- Is It Possible to Shoot Weddings as a Solo Photographer?
- 8 Tricks For A Successful Sunny Mid-Afternoon Shoot
- Tips & Tricks for Capturing Stunning Interior Design Photographs
- Tips and Tricks for Composing Mountain Landscape Photos
- Can't-Miss Tips & Tricks for Successful Forest Photography
- So, What Actually Makes a Good Photographer?
- 10 Tips for Putting Real Emotions Into Your Photos
- Which is the Best Color Space for Photography: sRGB or Adobe RGB?
- To Do or Not To Do: Staging a Scene in Street Photography
- The Pros and Cons of Social Media (for Photographers)
- What are Color Space and Negative Space in Photography?
- Photography Brief 101: What is a Photography Brief?
- 8 Great Tips and Tricks for Taking Awesome Puddle Photos
- Music Photography 101: An Introduction Plus Tips & Tricks
- Why You Must Fail (and learn from it) Before Becoming a Successful Photographer
- DxOMark’s Rating System: What You Need to Know
- 8 Tips for a Creating a Memorable Photography Adventure
- Beach Photography 101: Tips & Tricks for Capturing Stunning Beach Images
- What the World’s Famous Paintings Can Teach Us About Photography – Part 2
- The Top 5 Pocket Cameras that Produce Quality Results
- What the World’s Famous Paintings Can Teach Us About Photography – Part 1
- Tips & Tricks for Using Wide Angle Lenses In All Sorts of Photography
- Kite Aerial Photography 101: What You Need to Know
- How I Got to Be Featured as One of the “8 Incredible Photographers in Asia”?
- An Introduction to the Amazing World of Full-Spectrum Photography
- Tips for Budding Pro Photographers Who Want to Develop Their Own Style
- The Business Side of Photography: 5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Started My Photography Career
- Portfolio Websites for Photographers: A Must or Not?
- The Pros and Cons of Indoor and Outdoor Photography
- Interested in Stereoscopy? Here's What You Need to Know
- Not Satisfied with Your Photography? Here Are Simple but Helpful Tips for You
- On Film Photography: Why Should You Shoot Film?
- Things You Need to Know About The Stunning Sigma Art Lenses
- The Most Prestigious International Photography Awards
- Humanism in Photography: Its Meaning & Importance
- 7 Smartphone Landscape Photography Tips & Tricks
- Can't-Miss Tips and Tricks to Know Your Subject Better
- Understanding LUTs in Videography
- Top Things to Improve Now That You're a Professional Photographer
- Using Wide Angle Lenses In Food Photography
- How to Choose the Best Light for Product and Food Photography
- Should You Give Free Photography Services to Family and Friends?
- Using Drones for Architectural Photography to Create Stunning Images
- How to Fake the Golden Hour Look in Your Photos
- How to Incorporate Human Elements Into Architecture Photography
- What Is the Sunny 16 Rule All About in Photography?
- 8 Quick Tips for Long Exposure Photography
- How to Setup Photos for Print in Lightroom
- Can Photography Be Used as a Form of Therapy?
- The Power of Professional Photos in Building Your Brand
- The Advantages of Using a Single Lens for Professional Photography
- Review of the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art Lens for Canon – My Ultimate All-In-One Lens
- Protest Photography 101
- Understanding The Basics of High Key vs. Low Key Lighting
- How To Recover Shadows & Highlights In Your Photos
- 7 Great Tips for Upgrading Your Black & White Photos
- Six Reasons Why Top-Notch Professional Photographers Are Expensive
- Tips & Tricks for Creating an Impressive Photography Portfolio
- Tales by Light: An Overview Of Netflix's Latest Series
- Documentary Photography 101: Tips, Tricks and Other Important Details
- How to Color Grade Your Photographs
- The Secrets To A Successful Photo Shoot With Models
- 6 Tips To Help You Become an Excellent Photography Assistant
- Pet Photography 101: An Introduction
- Video Color Grading 101: Things You Need to Know
- The Art and Style of Architectural and Interior Design Photography
- How To Capture Astrophotographs Like It's The Easiest Thing Ever
- Glamour Photography 101: Tips & Tricks For A Successful Photo Shoot
- Tips & Tricks for Creating Double Exposures That Rock
- Getting Started With Documentary Photography (+ photographers to follow)
- Cosplay Photography 101: Tips and tricks
- How To Shoot Captivating Levitation Photographs
- Industrial Photography Tips & Tricks: Staying Safe
- Capturing the Local Flavor Through Food Photography
- Photographing Corporate Events 101: Here's What You Need to Know
- What You Need To Know About Shooting Corporate Headshot Photos
- An Introduction To 3D Photography
- An Introduction to Situational Photography
- How To Use Drones To Shoot Stunning Aerial Photographs
- How To Photograph Models in Abandoned Buildings
- A Primer on Environmental Portrait Photography
- Microscopic Photography: An Introduction
- 7 Useful Tips And Tricks For Shooting Exciting Urban Landscapes
- Getting Started With Exploratory Photography: 10 Creative Techniques
- Street Photography: How to Shoot Without Invading Someone’s Privacy
- 6 Ways To Start Making Money With Photography
- 8 Crucial Things You Need to Know About Capturing Catchlights
- An Introduction to Backlight Photography
- Photomarathon 101: A Complete Guide For Beginners, Enthusiasts & Organizers
- Car Photography 101: How to Shoot Cars the Right Way
- Top 9 Classic Lenses Every Collector Should Own
- How To Capture Striking Forest Photographs
- To Filter of Not to Filter: When Should You Use One?
- Drone Photography 101: Tips and Techniques
- Tips & Tricks On Becoming A Good Second Shooter
- Tips & Tricks To Keep Your Lenses In Great Shape
- Dance Photography 101: How to Take Dance Photos
- Experimental Photography 101 - Tips & Resources
- Useful Tips for a Great Photowalk
- 8 Killers Tips to Help You Master the On-Camera Flash
- How to Find Models for Your Photo Shoot
- White Balance 101 - How to Get It Right
- The Top 5 Places in the World for Taking Perfect Illuminating Shots
- 12 Sure-Fire Ways to Take Great Shots at the Zoo or Safari
- The Top Patterns of Nature Perfect for Taking Photographs
- For Archeology Buffs - 7 Ancient Sites Perfect for Photography
- Top 9 Back-Up Solutions for Photographers
- How to Photograph Sacred Places
- How to Pick the Right Camera Bag for Your Needs
- Top 7 Places in the World for Intimate Street Photography
- Storytelling Using Photography
- Sochi, Russia and Its Picturesque Sceneries and Landscapes
- National Geographic Photography: What You Need to Know
- The Top 7 Cities in the World for Street Photography
- How to Take Photos of Disasters
- How to Choose the Best Tripods and Monopods
- What Should We Expect From DLSRs In The Coming Years?
- High Speed Photography 101
- The Top 8 Most Photogenic Beaches In The World
- Product Photography 101
- Nightclub Photography Tips And Tricks
- HDR Photography 101
- The Pros & Cons Of Using Third Party Lens Manufacturers
- The Importance Of Using A Dry Box For Your Photography Gear
- How To Take Care Of Your Camera Lenses
- The Ins And Outs Of Fashion Show Photography
- How To Choose Camera Lenses That Suit Your Needs
- Depth of Field And Focus Explained
- Bokeh Photography 101
- What Does It Take to be An Excellent On-Assignment Photographer
- Tips and Tricks for Taking Great Portraits
- What Should You Look for When Joining a Photography Club?
- Photojournalism 101
- How to Take Great Close-up Photos
- Aperture 101
- The Top 8 Most Photogenic Tourist Spots in North America
- Tips and Tricks for Taking Baby Photos
- 9 Tips For Shooting Great Photos At Night
- How To Take Photos of Moonset and Moonrise
- What Does It Take To Be A Crime Scene Photographer?
- 13 Tips For Creating Picture Perfect Travel Portraits
- Getting Started With Wedding Photography
- The Brenizer Method Explained
- 8 Essential Winter Photography Tips
- 11 Great Tips For Taking Photos In Direct Sunlight
- How To Capture Motion And Moving Subjects
- Flash Photography For Beginners
- Must-Have Camera Tools for the Adventurous You
- Why Shoot RAW Over JPG?