Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 101 i Photography Masterclass Magazine

Maybe you have been a photographer for quite some time or maybe you are just getting into photography for the first time in your life. But with technology constantly evolving you may have heard the word “mirrorless” thrown around with new camera equipment. So what is mirrorless? Basically inside any DSLR is a mirror, used to reflect light coming through the lens up to the viewfinder to allow you to compose your shot. It flips up and down when you press the shutter button to allow light to come through your lens and hit your camera’s sensor and capture the image. But mirrorless cameras have removed the need for this mirror and simply project light directly onto a sensor instead of having to project on a mirror that you see…

Newborn photography specifically means photographing newborn babies – often as young as a couple of weeks old. It’s always going to be a popular genre of photography, as people are always going to be having babies! In this article, I’ll look at everything you need to get successful newborn photographs. Before you start, do remember that safety is key with newborns – make sure the parents are on hand and never do anything that they are unhappy with. CAMERA GEAR A DSLR or mirrorless camera is ideal for newborn photography as it gives you the option of using different lenses. Most modern cameras also have a silent mode, which means you can turn off any beeps that might upset the baby. A prime lens is particularly useful for newborn photography,…

An exercise in light painting and parallax displacement to create the illusion of 3D (or 2.5D) and motion in a series of still photographs captured after nightfall. This film is comprised entirely of still images. All motion was achieved in post production. The only timelapse shots are the star trails. All the other shots are typically comprised of between 3 and 5 exposures of the same subject, but with different lighting in each, then blended together or transitioned between to give the effect of seamless motion. The COVID19 pandemic forced me to put a number of projects on hold. Being unable to shoot anything new I took the opportunity to look back through my astrophotography and nightscape work from the past couple of years. I put this film together as…

Whether you have an iPhone or Android phone you have a variety of options when it comes to how to edit photos on your smartphone! Let’s break them down here so you can see what works best for your needs. First, let’s start with the built-in editing app that most smartphones come with. Without downloading a third-party app, you can crop, adjust colors, add filters, and even adjust your bokeh from portrait mode photographs. If you don’t feel comfortable downloading third-party apps or simply want fast and easy editing without the hassle, then try using your ‘Camera’ app. If you just want the easiest route, simply click the ‘Auto’ icon which looks like a magic wand at the bottom of the screen. This will allow the phone to give an…

We attempt to settle the question our community has been asking for the last few years - DSLR vs Mirrorless: which is better? In this video, Deon breaks down everything you need to know about DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. How do DSLR cameras work? How do Mirrorless cameras work? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both systems? Which has better autofocus? Which is the right choice for video? Get the answers to all these questions and more by watching the full video. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Orms create original video content dedicated to supporting the passion of the photographic community in South Africa, including expert reviews of the newest camera gear, educational content and regular roundups of the latest photographic news and rumours. Follow more of their work on Youtube,…

Want to get professional looking baby pictures at home? Here we’re giving you a great tutorial showing how to do newborn photography at home with no studio lighting or fancy equipment! I’ll be doing the photoshoot in a small kitchen using bits of cloth and equipment you can find around the house. The only piece of photographic equipment you may need is a decent lens. If you want to take great pictures of your baby or you’re a professional photographer looking to add newborn photography to your portfolio, then this tutorial is for you! About the Author: The School of Photography deliver high-quality photography courses online, in person and in books, and are a leading provider of photography education to schools and colleges in the UK. You can follow more…

Have you heard about the new Alpha 1 camera that Sony’s releasing? If you haven’t, that’s probably understandable. There are plenty of other things to distract one’s attention these days, not the least of which is a global pandemic that’s been going on for over a year. But as they say, every dark cloud has a silver lining, and one silver lining for many of us has been that the pandemic has given us a chance to reconnect with our hobbies and pastimes, including photography. As you’ve worked on practicing and improving your photography, you may have also started thinking about getting a new camera. If that’s the case, then the one we’re going to look at today is a real gem. Simply put, the Alpha 1 is now the…

In this video I talk you through the apps I use for mobile editing on my phone, including image editing, adding borders, sharing and back up. About the Author: Sean Tucker is a Photographer and Filmmaker based in London. His stills work focuses on Portraiture and Street Photography, and he runs a YouTube Channel where he seeks to inspire and encourage other creative people on their own journeys. Follow him on his website, YouTube and Instagram…

So I worked out that creative block happens for me when my conscious mind falls out of sync with my intuition. What I mean by this is that when I’m creating something, my intuition (or my subconscious mind) is coming up with ideas and my conscious mind is forming it into something coherent. But when I get into a creative rut, it’s like my subconscious mind’s engine has stalled and my conscious mind is left trying to run things. But the problem with this is my conscious mind can only see what it can immediately access and that can both impact my creativity and my motivation. Luckily I managed to get out of this thinking trap and I’ve formulated a list of 5 things to help keep your mind thinking…

Photographic Speciality/Style: I chose monochrome photography as my main style. Black and white generally means a reduction of the essentials of an image to me. It makes the subject of the photo the central focus and gives an artistic aspect in my opinion. I am into landscapes, architecture and street photography, but all have some kind of minimalism as a central point. Short Bio: Nina, born in 1979 and based in Oberhausen, Germany How did your love of photography start? I started with photography in 2004. I, however, only really got addicted to it in 2007 and I would now call it a “never ending love story”. I started photography relatively late after finishing my studies in business administration, when I rewarded myself a trip to Ireland. It was my…

Tony & Chelsea Northrup review the $6,500 full-frame 50 megapixel 30 frames per second (FPS) Sony A1 camera vs the $4,500 45 megapixel 20 FPS Canon EOS R5 camera. They test eye detect autofocus for portraits with both humans and dogs. Then, they take wildlife photos to test the bird eye AF. Next, they test two sports scenarios: photographing people running at the camera and motorsports / cars. The results are genuinely shocking - the Sony A1 frequently blows us away with its speed, but the less expensive Canon R5 also wins many of the comparisons! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Chelsea and Tony Northrup are photographers based in Connecticut. They are the creators of the top-rated photography book, “Tony Northrup’s DSLR Book: How to Create Stunning Digital Photography” which features over…