Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 155 i Photography Masterclass Magazine

https://media.photographymc.com/videos/155-brightsunharshlight.html Golden hour is a dream for photographers — soft, warm light and beautiful shadows. But in the summer months, sunrise can be 4.30am, sunsets can be 9pm and real life doesn’t always let us hang around for these times. So, what happens when you’re stuck taking photos in the middle of the day with blinding sun and harsh light? Can you still take great photos? Absolutely — if you know a few key techniques. This guide walks you through how to turn bright sun from a problem into an asset, using a real shoot in London as an example. 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…

https://media.photographymc.com/videos/155-northernlights.html 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.…

Woven Lives: The Soul of Bhadohi’s Carpet Weavers Acurated selection of photographs (archival pigment prints, digital photography) capturing daily life, craft, and generational labor among the weavers of Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Each image reflects a different layer of the community: the hands that knot, the women who dye and spin, and the young faces at the threshold of tradition and change. Artist Bio: I am Sanjeev Kumar, a photographer and visual designer born in 1994 in Khamaria, Bhadohi—India’s "Carpet City." Coming from a family of carpet artisans, I have witnessed the quiet rhythm of looms since childhood. My work focuses on documenting cultural transitions and traditional crafts with a deep sensitivity to labor, environment, and human connection. With a Master’s degree in Visualization, I use photography as a bridge…

We’ve all heard the phrase, "a picture is worth a thousand words." It’s a phrase often used to praise a photograph’s ability to convey complex information. But what if we aimed for something more? What if, instead of a thousand words of description, a photograph could evoke a single, resonant story? The most powerful images (the ones that linger in our minds long after we’ve looked away) do just that. They transcend documentation and become vessels for narrative. They separate a simple snapshot from a photograph that truly communicates. This is the art of narrative photography - embedding a story within the four corners of a frame. It’s about moving beyond what something looks like and exploring what it feels like. It’s an invitation to the viewer, not to just…

https://media.photographymc.com/videos/155-carlightroom.html In this video I show how I retouched a car photograph taken on location, step by step using Lightroom on an iPad. The workflow show how incredibly powerful and useful masking is to isolate certain areas and make the car POP! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Glyn Dewis is a Photographer, Retoucher, Trainer and Photoshop World Instructor based in the UK. Working in both Studio and ‘On Location’ his main area of work sees him shooting Promotional and Commercial material for Musicians, Bands, Physique Athletes, Up and Coming Actors and other Industry Professionals. He also runs a series of workshops specifically concentrating on both Photography & Photoshop Compositing/Retouching Techniques. You can follow more of his work on his website, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.…

The Fujifilm X-half camera is one of the most exciting new cameras to come on the market in some time, although it’s not been without some debate and controversy. It’s a retro-inspired throwback to film cameras from decades ago, although it also boasts a fair helping of modern features so that it’s not completely stuck in the past. However, this camera costs around $850, so it’s proven to be a tough sell to some people who are skeptical of whether it can live up to the hype. Let’s take a closer look at what the X-half can do, and whether it might be a good fit for you. The most unique aspect of the X-half is indicated by the camera’s name: it’s a half-frame camera. For the uninitiated, a half-frame…

Golden hour is a dream for photographers — soft, warm light and beautiful shadows. But in the summer months, sunrise can be 4.30am, sunsets can be 9pm and real life doesn’t always let us hang around for these times. So, what happens when you’re stuck taking photos in the middle of the day with blinding sun and harsh light? Can you still take great photos? Absolutely — if you know a few key techniques. This guide walks you through how to turn bright sun from a problem into an asset, using a real shoot in London as an example. WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE On this particular shoot, I was in London around 4–5 p.m. in the middle of summer. I couldn’t wait for golden hour. I had to get…

For many photographers, it is the ultimate subject. A bucket-list item talked about with a sense of reverence and awe. It has many names - the Northern Lights, the Southern Lights, Aurora Borealis, Aurora Australis - but the experience is singular. To stand under a dark sky as waves of ethereal green, pink, and purple light ripple across the constellations is a moment that transcends photography. It is a profound connection to the cosmos. Capturing that celestial dance, however, presents a unique and rewarding challenge. It’s a pursuit that tests your patience, your technical skills, and your willingness to embrace the cold. Unlike a landscape that patiently waits for the golden hour, the aurora is a fleeting, often unpredictable event. This guide is designed to demystify the process. We’ll walk…

https://media.photographymc.com/videos/155-icelandinwinter.html BEHIND THE SCENES: CHRISTIAN MOHRLE’S “ICELAND IN WINTER FROM ABOVE-4K DRONE VIDEO DJI AIR2S” Here is what Iceland looks in Winter! I had the chance to spent a week on Iceland during February to experience the winter there. Lots of Snow and Wind but in between I had the opportunity to let my drone fly to capture this aerial video of the surreal Icelandic landscapes! This Video was shot on the DJI Air 2s drone ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Christian Möhrle is a landscape photographer based in southern Germany & has been shooting landscapes since 2009. His goal to become one of the best landscape photographers in Germany while still doing it just as a hobby. On his way to achieve this, he publishes post processing videos using Lightroom, Photoshop…

https://media.photographymc.com/videos/155-fujufilmxhalf.html We spent some time with the Fujifilm X half camera that completely changed how we shoot. From film-style shooting to instant prints, it brought back that creative spark we sometimes forget. In this video, Daniel and Seth talk about what it’s like to shoot without overthinking, why imperfections matter, and how tools like this can help you slow down and see differently. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Shop Adorama for a powerhouse lineup of cameras, lenses, cinematography gear, studio lighting, tripods, pro audio, computers, printers, and every cutting-edge accessory you need to manifest your creative vision.…