Photography Masterclass Magazine Issue 114

Welcome to this edition of Photography Masterclass Magazine Most people automatically gravitate towards photographing portraits during the daytime. And natural daylight does produce stunning portraits. But shooting in the evening and at night can also produce some really atmospheric images – it’s just a case of knowing how to work in low light conditions. In this issue we’ll run you through the tips and tricks you’ll need for beautiful evening portraiture. Also in this issue - We look at 10 creative photography ideas for summer! Learn everything you ever wanted to know about blend modes, in a great Photoshop video tutorial. In our expert guide section, we help you learn how to choose between color and black & white in your photography! We bring you an in-depth interview with Dean Grossmith, whose…

When you think about the perfect summer you might think about getting outside, fruity cocktails, the beach, and basking in the warm glowing sun. After a long cold winter, you may be ready to find ways to reignite your excitement for outdoor photography once more. That’s why we put together this list to help get the wheels turning in your head and get creative! So let’s dive in! 1. GET WET AND WILD Summer is all about water! That’s why when it comes to getting creative for your summer photography you should put water to the test! There are many ways to play with water in your images but here are a few ideas. First, take a glass of water and have a friend or family member throw it past and in front…

Back in the days of film photography, we had to choose between color and black & white (b&w) film and stick with it for however many exposures were on the roll. Of course, the advantage of digital photography is that you can change any photograph you want into b&w. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t think about whether an image is going to end up in color or b&w when you’re shooting it. In this article, I’m going to help you learn how to choose between color and b&w in your photography. Let’s start by looking at how to ‘see’ in b&w. HOW TO ‘SEE’ IN B&W We are used to seeing in color so learning to visualise how an image will look in b&w can take practice. One of the things that…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/suwsq79TIso In this video I talk about how I make the choice between color and black & white for my photographs. I give examples with a selection of images and show why I made the final choices I did, and encourage you to be more intentional with your decision to finish an image in color, or black & white. 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…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/LrwhcoezntY In this video, you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about Blend Modes. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jesús Ramirez is a digital graphics expert, speaker, and educator specializing in Adobe Photoshop. With over 16 years of professional design experience, he has worked with clients such as Adobe, Microsoft, Motorola, and Conde Nast. He is best known as the founder of the Photoshop Training Channel. You can find his articles and tutorials in many well-known publications and blogs, including the Adobe Creative Cloud Blog, Adobe’s Create Magazine, and Photoshop User Magazine. He has been a speaker at many industry related events worldwide. Follow more on YouTube, Instagram, his website, Behance and TikTok.…

Most people automatically gravitate towards photographing portraits during the daytime. And natural daylight does produce stunning portraits. But shooting in the evening and at night can also produce some really atmospheric images – it’s just a case of knowing how to work in low light conditions. In this article I’ll run you through the tips and tricks you’ll need for evening portraiture. EQUIPMENT Night time portraiture needs a camera that works well in low light and has a decent megapixel count. A camera with a higher MP count will pick up more detail, which can be helpful in post production. Cameras that work well in low light will have less noise at higher ISO levels. The type of lens you use will make the biggest difference to evening portraiture. If you’re shooting in low…