Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 126 i Photography Masterclass Magazine

When you first start out as a photographer there’s a lot of information to remember. And it can be easy to make simple mistakes that can, unfortunately, have a big impact on your work. In this article, I’ll run you through some common mistakes that beginners make and tell you how to avoid them. 1. NOT UNDERSTANDING DEPTH OF FIELD I bang on about this a lot, but I do truly believe that nothing has a greater impact on your photography than depth of field. But what actually is it? Depth of field is a range of distances around your subject (known as the focal plane) that are in acceptable sharpness, with a gradual transition from sharp to unsharp. And nothing makes or breaks a shot faster than what’s in…

We’ve all heard the term ‘urban photography’, but what does it actually mean and how do you go about photographing it? In this article I’m going to teach you all about this interesting and accessible genre of photography and how to get started with it. WHAT IS URBAN PHOTOGRAPHY? People often confuse urban photography with street photography, but urban is a far broader genre that can include anything within a built-up urban environment. This can include architecture and people, but also the surroundings and settings of the urban environment you’re in. You might also wonder what an urban environment is. It is essentially any built up area where people live and work, so encompasses towns and cities. CAMERA GEAR There are no specific requirements for urban photography, but there are…

https://youtube.com/embed/eHcuGNbhCKE Tony Northrup tests the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN for Sony E-mount and Panasonic/Leica L-mount full frame mirrorless cameras. He tests it for sharpness (center and corner), bokeh, autofocus, design and handling, and maximum magnification / minimum focusing distance. Tony compares the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN to the older version of this lens, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM. He also compares it to the Sony 50mm f/1.4 ZA Zeiss lens and the SIgma 50mm f/1.2 GM lens. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Chelsea and Tony Northrup are photographers based in Connecticut. They are the creators of the toprated photography book, “Tony Northrup’s DSLR Book: How to Create Stunning Digital Photography” which features over nine hours of video training and free lifetime updates. To see more of their tutorials and…

Smartphone photography has come a long way in recent years, and many people now use their smartphones as a primary camera, especially if you are out and don’t feel like taking a big camera bag around with you. The quality of the cameras in smartphones continues to improve, and many people are taking advantage of this to take great photos with their phones. In this article, we will share some tips and tricks to help you take better photos with your smartphone camera. 1. CLEAN YOUR CAMERA LENS It probably sounds obvious but before you can even think about taking photos, the first and most important tip is to keep your camera lens clean. A dirty lens will affect the quality of your photos, and it’s easy to forget to…

https://youtube.com/embed/6-Hb3m62uek In this video I will show you key elements that you need to know as a photographer to avoid making the same mistakes that I did and that most photographer make. I will go over key points, giving you examples so that you can see how this may apply to you. So watch this video and learn more about the mistakes not to commit when you are doing photography and never stop creating! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: I’m passionate about photography. I specialize in landscapes, cities and interior designs. I love to learn new photography or retouching techniques and share them. I like very dramatic type photos, inspired by world famous movies. I think that creating images for people to enjoy is the most amazing job in the world. For…

https://youtube.com/embed/cnR8vWThn8A In this video, I'm going to give you my 10 top tips for shooting urban landscapes ABOUT THE AUTHOR: I’m passionate about photography. I specialize in landscapes, cities and interior designs. I love to learn new photography or retouching techniques and share them. I like very dramatic type photos, inspired by world famous movies. I think that creating images for people to enjoy is the most amazing job in the world. For more tutorials visit my website or YouTube channel, or view my portfolio.…

The ATLAS Experiment at CERN is the largest constructed particle collision detector in the world. Located 90m below ground, inside the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), here the frontiers of particle physics are being pushed and expanded. Over the last year the ATLAS Experiment underwent an upgrade in preparation for Run-3, giving us the rare opportunity to film without interruption to ongoing experimentation and research. Special Thanks to Steven Goldfarb and the team at ATLAS and CERN for making this project possible. Special Thanks as well to Christoph Malin for the long-lasting contact with CERN and connecting me with them. MUSIC: By Sid Acharya "Searching for Answers" GEAR: Sony A1, Sony A7RIII, Sony 16-35 f2.8 GM, Sony 24-105 f4 G, Sigma 14-24 f2.8, Canon 70-200 f4 L. eMotimo Spectrum ST4, Custom…

https://youtube.com/embed/_ZYGsx1i5L8 Whether you have an iPhone or a Samsung or whatever, it doesn't matter as long as your phone has a camera in it. The most critical factor in image quality is not the camera, but the photographer and the decisions they make. And while having loads of high-end lenses and cameras is great, it does encourage you to fall back on those things when making your shot. Phone photography forces you to call on the basic fundamentals of good photography: Composition, lighting, color and tone, storytelling, and the decisive moment. It’s a great way to learn. In this video I take a look at the work of Kathy Ryan from her series, Office Romance, and I take you through 13 important tips for creating great photos with you phone…

https://youtube.com/embed/LOV8IA-TLe0 In this video, I'm going to talk all about the Dehaze, Clarity & Texture tools. The tools that I used to hate, but if you understand it then you can do some really great things with your photos. I'm going to explain why, exactly what these tools do, and give you some examples. If used correctly these Lightroom tools are amazing. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: I am passionate about landscape photography and the great outdoors. Follow my adventures taking beautiful landscapes in the UK and US on my website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Facebook. My aim is to inspire with Landscape photography tips and techniques.…

https://youtube.com/embed/6d9A2sqoWKM Teaming up with Olympus Visionary Shamsan Anders, the COOPH team heads to Berlin to bring you some great tips and tricks for urban lifestyle photography. Using the new Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III, we try out a variety of ideas that will give your images a city-inspired look and feel. Grab your camera, head downtown and share your results with us on the links below! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: COOPH is a photography apparel and accessories creator, as well as a community-focused Youtube channel that recognizes and supports people passionate about photography. It is the very first brand to produce stylish and functional clothing specifically designed with photographers in mind. Visit their store and or follow on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter,…