Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 128 i Photography Masterclass Magazine

I’m guilty of shooting in manual mode all the time, as it’s the way I learned to shoot. But the semi-automatic modes of Shutter and Aperture Priority also have their uses. And in this guide, I’ll be looking at Aperture Priority mode and explaining how useful it can be – particularly when it comes to controlling your depth of field. Let’s get started! WHAT IS APERTURE PRIORITY? You’ll find Aperture Priority on your camera’s mode dial, usually labelled as ‘A’ (or ‘AV’ on Canon cameras). In this mode you choose the aperture you want, and by extension your depth of field, while the camera picks the required shutter speed and ISO value (if you have the auto ISO on). Alternatively, you can pick the aperture and ISO and the camera…

Sport is such a broad and encapsulating term. People across the world love playing and watching a huge variety of sports – from tennis, through football and formula one; every sport will appeal to someone. Different sports require different approaches when it comes to photographing them, but in this masterclass, I’m going to look at some of the universal tips and tricks for sports photography to help you get the best images possible. WHY IS SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY SUCH A BIG BUSINESS? Sports photography is a huge industry. Images are used in newspapers, magazines, websites and dedicated publications. Most people can’t go to every live sporting match, so being able to see images from the sport they follow is important. And certain images have become iconic, becoming true historical events. Part…

In this issue we featured David Wragg, an English automotive studio photographer. David caught our eye when he shared one of his images with us on Facebook where he captured the sleek curves of the front end of a classic Jaguar E Type. He has an innate ability to capture cars, picking out small details in a way that makes art. He is an excellent example of someone that has carved their path driven by passion for what they do and mastered it. What blows us away is that he is self-taught, which makes you appreciate his work even more. Enjoy. Photographic Speciality/Style: I am an automotive studio photographer, but I travel a lot, so landscape photography is also a love of mine. I’m always trying to find new ways…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/h3oyyFNxXHY Chelsea Northrup reviews the Canon EOS R50, a $680 APS-C mirrorless camera that can do it all - travel, sports, wildlife and video! She tests it for portraits in the studio, then takes it on a trip to test how it is for general photography, landscape photography and travel. Next, she attaches the Canon 100-500 and shoots birds photography at 12FPS - amazing! 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 photos you can follow them on Facebook and YouTube…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kh_TNW23ptg What is aperture in photography? What is an f-stop? What effects do they create? How do I get a blurry background? Loads of confusion here, but fear not my photography friends, we’ll have it explained in no time! You’ll not only learn what an aperture is in photography but more importantly, I’ll show you how to use apertures to control visual effects. 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 from The School of Photography on their website, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/fGW39fwclyQ In this video tutorial learn how to stack photos in Photoshop to create ultimate sports photography images. 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 photos you can follow them on Facebook and YouTube…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/aGv_MitUe7A On the border between Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil stands a mystical mountain. Mount Roraima is one of the oldest mountains on Earth, and is what inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write "Lost World". The mountain is rising a thousand meters up from the jungle with vertical walls. However, the top is flat, with a varied wildlife and species of plants you can only find here. BEHIND THE SCENES: MORTEN RUSTAD’S “MOUNT RORAIMA - HEAVEN ON EARTH” Morten gives us a behind the scenes look on how he put it all together This time-lapse video seeks to portray this mystical mountain in a way which represents my feeling of being there. This must be as close as it gets to heaven on Earth. See more behind the scenes of how this…

Whether you’re a professional photographer or just enjoy taking images as an amateur, it’s easy to fall into a comfort zone of always shooting the same thing. Most photographers prefer to specialise in a certain genre, or find a particular niche that they work best in. And, whilst there’s nothing wrong with this, it can lead to a little complacency. But how do you go about exploring your creativity? Here are some tips to help you get started. KEEP LEARNING Photography is an ever-evolving technology, with new equipment coming out all the time and innovations being introduced regularly. Of course, the basic tenets of photography don’t change – it’s still essential that you understand the exposure triangle and its relationship to light. But there are always new techniques, new bits…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/4NrYiL6lwpw Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, this tutorial will teach you the essential techniques to create stunning fine art black and white photos that stand out from the crowd. So watch this video and learn how to master the art of black and white photography with dodge and burn techniques in Lightroom. 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.…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/IKvbT0j9bac The COOPH photographers head into the woods with Red Bull Illume photographer Moritz Ablinger to see how he shoots pro-riders. He takes you behind the scenes on a mountain bike shoot with pro athletes Vali Höll and Peter Kaiser in two locations in the Austrian mountains. 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,…

I recently did something that I swore I would never do, no matter how desperate I got: I signed up to participate in a triathlon. Now, let me assure you that I will bring this back around to photography in a moment, but I’d ask you to indulge me and give me a couple more sentences for this analogy to play out. I signed up for the triathlon after my cousin and I decided that it might (might!) be an interesting and possibly even fun thing to try, so we agreed to pressure each other into signing up. After the post sign-up adrenaline had worn off, though, I realized that I would actually need to start training for a triathlon, and I also realized that I would have to get…