Innholdsfortegnelse for 3/14/2023 i Amateur Photographer

Beyond the small cluster of rocks in the North Atlantic that we call the UK is a world filled with breathtaking scenery, incredible flora and fauna and endlessly fascinating peoples and cultures – all with their own unique approach to life. For me, there is no greater privilege of living in the modern age than the ability that we have to visit and experience the rest of the world. And as photographers there is nothing that gives many of us a greater creative spark. This issue is dedicated to the world outside our shores and to the photographic possibilities that it offers. It is packed with advice, tips and inspiration. Perhaps you will be inspired to join us on one of our fantastic small-group photo holidays. See page 70 for…

7 daysA week in photography A lot of travel photography and videography today seems over-concerned with being aesthetically pleasing. You get a lot of extremely beautiful landscape pictures that don’t say much, the must-take photos of a historic building, and images that attempt to capture and engage with the culture of a place but fall short. If this is your cup of tea, I’m not judging. There’s a reason why these photos are popular – they’re really nice to look at and have a place within travel. What I am saying is that travel photography can be more than that. It intersects with various photography genres, street photography for example, with #travelphotography often appearing at the bottom of street photography posts on Instagram. I began my photography journey documenting my…

LETTER OF THE WEEK What makes me happy I thought that your response to the letter from Michael Kane about expensive cameras (Inbox, 21 February) was a trifle harsh. After all, in these straitened times there must be fewer folk able to fork out the money for a new mirrorless camera plus lenses than there used to be. I am a retired person approaching the age of 80 rather faster than I would like, and thanks to the vagaries of the stock market now find myself having to live off what is basically 1990s money, so I too tend to think of a lot of the latest cameras and lenses as being ‘frighteningly expensive’ and unaffordable, although I am not envious of the folk who can buy them, because I…

Being able to explore a new location or country is an exciting opportunity for a photographer. But travelling can be stressful at the best of times. Factor in luggage allowances, getting through security and keeping your kit safe, and it can suddenly seem a lot less appealing. However, with a bit of forethought, it needn’t be complicated. Staying organised and thinking about your kit ahead of time will help make your plane journey a breeze. Should kit go in the cabin or hold? Even budget airlines allow every passenger to bring one small cabin bag per person on board for free. With that in mind, it makes sense to minimise loss and damage by keeping as much kit on you as possible, and taking your camera gear on as hand…

7 daysA week in photography AT THE recent CP+ photography show in Japan, Cosina revealed a Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1 Aspherical in Canon RF mount, with electronic contacts for camera communication – perhaps suggesting that Canon is starting to cooperate with third-party lens makers. The firm also showcased Nokton 35mm f/0.9 Aspherical and Ultron 27mm f/2 lenses for Fujifilm X-mount, and a Nokton 55mm F1.2 SLIIS in Nikon F-mount. See bit.ly/cosinacpplus…

Until 11 June The Photographers’ Gallery, London £8 / £5 concessions See photographersgallery.co.uk for full opening times Established in 1996 and organised in partnership with the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation in Frankfurt / Main since 2016, the annual Foundation Prize is worth an astonishing £30,000 to its winner, and £5,000 for each of the other finalists. Each year, the Prize is designed to reward artists and their projects which are considered to have made the most significant contribution to photography over the previous 12 months. As such, it has become renowned as one of the most important international awards for photographers over its 27-year history. This year the four shortlisted artists are Bieke Depoorter, Samuel Fosso, Arthur Jafa and Frida Orupabo. Belgian photographer Depoorter is nominated for her exhibition A…

Tom Svensson Tom Svensson is an award-winning conservation photographer and an environmental influencer. See more at www.tomsvensson.se, Facebook @TomSvensson.conservationphotographer or @tomsvensson1 on Instagram Careful planning Plan your trip thoroughly. This all comes down to ensuring you visit the correct location at the right time of year. Not only do you need to find out exactly where your wildlife subject can be found before you arrive, you need to know which season they are most active and therefore more likely to be seen. Also, it’s important to know the type of environment you’re going to so you can bring the most appropriate kit, clothing, and footwear. I also take the time to see what other photos have been captured previously so I know what kind of photo I can expect to…

Jordan Banks A travel and lifestyle photographer from London, Jordan shoots for National Geographic, Lonely Planet and other travel brands. He is the co-founder of photographic training company That Wild Idea and the founding editor of JRNY, a travel magazine supporting freelance writers and photographers. www.jordanbanksphoto.com, www.thatwildidea.co.uk, jrnymag.com, Insta @jordanbanksphoto, Twitter @J_BanksPhoto Travelling around the world taking pictures of remote tribes, barren deserts and rugged mountains has become the norm for me. With a career spanning over 20 years I have seen and documented some of the most incredible locations and managed to build a successful career from travel photography that, today, is busier than ever. I feel very lucky to have been given the opportunity to make a living from travelling the world whilst undertaking my true passion in…

When we talk about the best kit for travel photography, we often laud how light and small something is. Carting around lots of lenses to cover off different travel subjects, never mind actually having to change those lenses while on the go and in the company of non-photographers, can make traditional cameras a bit of a drag. That’s where the smartphone can really come up trumps. You’re likely to have it with you anyway, and modern smartphones have several lenses and specific modes for shooting various subjects in a multitude of conditions. They’re also excellent for video. Lots of smartphones give you manual controls, so you don’t necessarily need to feel you’re ‘dumbing down’ if you’ve left the regular camera at home. And myriad advanced editing options, like Lightroom for…

Cameras Cameras come in three types: DSLRs with optical viewfinders, mirrorless models with electronic viewing, and compact cameras with non-interchangeable lenses Handgrip DSLRs traditionally have relatively large handgrips, while many mirrorless models have much smaller grips to keep the size down. However, some can accept accessory grips to improve handling with larger lenses. Lens mount Each camera brand uses its own lens mount, and mirrorless cameras use different lenses to DSLRs even from the same brand. However, mirrorless models can often use DSLR lenses via a mount adapter. Controls Entry-level cameras tend to have simple, easy-to-understand controls, while more expensive models add lots of buttons and dials to give quick access to settings. Viewfinder The biggest difference between DSLRs and mirrorless cameras is that the latter use electronic, rather than…

NEWELL has expanded its range of camera batteries with an integrated USB-C charging port, removing the need for a separate charger. Battery types now available with the integrated port are Canon LP-E6NH, Nikon EN-EL15C, Nikon EN-EL3e, Sony NP-FZ100, Sony NP-FM500H, Sony NP-F570, Sony NP-F770, Fujifilm NP-W235 and OM System BLX-1. There’s overloading and overheating protection and a 40-month warranty. Prices start from £49. See www.newell.pro…

7 daysA week in photography AP picture of the week Aurora from Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire by Gary Chittick Canon EOS 6D, 17-40mm F4L at 17mm, 10sec at f/4, ISO 1600 ‘The space-weather readings and clear skies meant that aurora was on the cards for many. I wanted to get some reflections and managed to get to my planned location in time for the main phase of activity. Amazing movement and regular colours to the eye. Memorable.’ Instagram: @gbc123 #appicoftheweek Win! To congratulate the AP Pic of the Week winner, Fujifilm is giving the winner a £25 voucher* to spend on any photo prints or gifts at myFUJIFILM.co.uk, so that they can print their image any way they like! Simply go to myFUJIFILM.co.uk, select what you want, then enter your given voucher…

Round two Travel Experiencing cultures different from our own is exhilarating, and the sights and colours of new places provide almost endless inspiration for our photography. Distilling such experiences into a single image is a huge challenge, as it’s tempting to include as much as possible in the frame, so try to include only what really matters. And don’t forget that travel can encompass new experiences in a neighbouring county or city, so don’t feel restricted if your passport is out of date. Your guest judge Your guest judge for Round Two, Travel, is Jordan Banks, a travel, lifestyle and adventure photographer from London. Shooting for the likes of National Geographic, Lonely Planet and a host of other travel brands, Jordan’s work has taken him all over the world…

Bella Falk Bella is a travel photographer, documentary director and writer from London. She writes the multi-award-winning travel blog Passport & Pixels and won Best Photography at the Travel Media Awards 2020. Her work has been published by National Geographic Traveller, BBC Travel and Lonely Planet, among others. See more at passportandpixels.com, Twitter @passportandpix, Instagram and Facebook @passportandpixels As a travel photographer you’re a jack of all trades. Whether it’s portraits, landscapes, wildlife, or food, you need to be able to handle it all while carrying as little gear as possible, often without a tripod, filters, or the right lens. That means you often have to compromise, which is why editing is so important and can be the key to making your images shine. Of course, the last thing you…

Photo Critique I don’t know much about the countryside. The first 20 years of my life I lived by the seaside. For the last 30 I’ve lived in the city. The countryside makes me nervous. I don’t like being away from the blue and pink blink of neon lights. I find the constant drone of traffic on the North Circular calming, the first roaring aeroplane of the day enlivening. To me there’s a more satisfactory sense of solitude on a tube train in the company of strangers than the wide openness of hills, dales, moors and fells. When I see a social media post expressing how grateful people are to live in the countryside, I wince. Countryside credibility What do people do all day in the countryside and who are…