Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 136 i Photography Masterclass Magazine

Welcome to this edition of Photography Masterclass Magazine Photographing birds in flight is more than a skill; it's a pursuit that demands agility, precision, and a touch of technological finesse. The challenge is part of the joy and, with the right tools and techniques, you can transform fleeting moments into timeless images. In this issue of Photography Masterclass Magazine, let's embark on this adventure together, exploring the gear, technique, and the artistic skill required to nail that perfect flight shot! In this issue we interview Photography Masterclass Magazine reader and veterinary pet photographer, Françoise Sachdé. We came across Françoise’s work when she joined our Facebook group as a reader of the magazine. Her images of animals and pets really caught our eye, so we decided to investigate a little further.…

Have you ever looked at black & white photographs taken on film and wondered why they seem to have far more depth than your digital black & white conversions? If your digitally produced black & white shots appear flat and uninteresting, it’s almost undoubtedly down to a lack of contrast. In this guide, I’m going to teach you all about contrast and how you can apply it to your black & white images. Let’s get started. WHAT IS CONTRAST? Put very simply, contrast is the difference between the brightest whites and the darkest blacks, with all the shades of gray in between. One of the best ways to learn more about contrast is to familiarise yourself with Ansel Adams' Zone System. To summarize, Adams worked out a chart that runs…

We came across Françoise’s work when she joined our Facebook group as a reader of Photography Masterclass Magazine. Her images of animals and pets really caught our eye, so we decided to investigate a little further. Françoise is an animal lover through and through and you can feel that in her images. Françoise is a veterinarian who decided to take her hobby a step further by setting up a studio right near to her practice. We hope you enjoy her stunning images. Photographic Speciality/Style: Pets and their owners Short Bio: I work as a veterinarian in the south of France and turned my passion for photography into a part-time business alongside my veterinary practice two years ago. I have been practicing photography as a hobby since I was a teenager.…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ba8OWZ-9IzQ Tony and Chelsea choose their favorite lenses for portraits, different price points for each, and the benefits of each lens. 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 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…

Imposter syndrome is something that can strike anyone, although I think it’s particularly prevalent in creatives. But what is it and what does it mean for photographers? WHAT IS IMPOSTER SYNDROME? A loose definition of imposter syndrome defines it as a belief that you don’t really deserve success and feel like a fraud. Imposter syndrome causes us to doubt our own abilities and to believe that someone is going to catch us out as a charlatan. Imposter syndrome can lead people to question everything they do, believing that any success is down to luck rather than qualifications, experience or skill. How does it manifest in photographers? You might hear that a shot was just down to luck, they just happened to be in the right place at the right time,…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/XPp6JGClOcE These days, color is the default from the casual smartphone shooter to the professional photographer with a high-spec camera. Black and white has become a filter, an afterthought, a way of 'rescuing' problematic shots. But black and white is more than an editing technique, it's a completely different way of working. A completely different photographic language. Making the conscious choice to create black and white photography will help you develop your visual senses and force you to see the world differently. In this video, I run through 9 tips and techniques to help you develop your black and white photography. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Originally from Bath, England, Jamie Windsor now lives and works in London as a filmmaker and photographer. He runs a YouTube channel and his photographic work…

Photographing birds in flight is more than a skill; it's a pursuit that demands agility, precision, and a touch of technological finesse. The challenge is part of the joy, and with the right tools and techniques, you can transform fleeting moments into timeless images. Let's embark on this adventure together, exploring the gear, technique, and the artistic skill required to nail that perfect flight shot. CHOOSING THE CAMERA AND LENSES The ideal choice for photographing birds in flight are a DSLR or mirrorless camera known for their rapid autofocus capabilities. High frame rates, of at least 8-10 frames per second, along with a high enough megapixel count will allow you to crop your image quite a bit without losing quality. When it comes to lenses, the market is rich with…

Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. I was in Australia to shoot an ARTE documentary in the Outback and decided to stay one week longer and team up with Visit Victoria to shoot my first Little Big World episode in Australia. Melbourne consistently ranked as the world's most liveable city for much of the 2010s and I can totally see why! It's a big vibrant city with impressive architecture, amazing cultural offers, from museums to street art, live music and theatre. Also there are some pretty great food places in the city. Many beautiful parks in the area invite you to relax and the Yarra River for water activities. Oh, and the…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/2qXMiEUVS0M I have struggled with my creativity this year so I reflect on what imposter syndrome is, how I have got over it in the past and what I am going to do in the next year. 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://www.youtube.com/embed/mGalV84cDvQ In this video, Nigel edits some photos that were submitted to him, and also shares some of his top tips and tricks when using Lightroom. 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://www.youtube.com/embed/WMUVn2uHUs4?si=9P5CQs7Ul2r7kA8h Photographing birds in flight is one of the most challenging and rewarding shots to capture in all of photography especially when there is often no second chance. Watch the video now to see how capture amazing images of birds in flight using these simple and effective techniques. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: I’m Adam, owner of First Man Photography, which is your gateway to capturing beautiful images every time. We have everything you need to take the next step in your photography journey. With tips, tricks, reviews and tutorials, we have something for everyone. Follow First Man Photography for the latest updates on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Medium & YouTube, or get the book.…

I bang on about this a lot, but lenses are by far and away the most important aspect of a camera kit. A good lens has high-quality optics and superior glass that allows for pin-sharp images across a greater range of apertures. Different lenses fulfil different purposes, but what lenses are best suited for shooting portraits? In this guide I’ll run you through my favorite portrait lenses and why I think you should invest in them. For all these lenses, do note that I’m talking about using them on full frame cameras. If you’re using an APS-C camera a 50mm lens will give you roughly the same field of view as a 75-80mm lens on full frame, for example, whereas a 45mm lens on a micro four-thirds camera will give…