Photography Masterclass Magazine Issue 105
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editor’s note
Welcome to this edition of Photography Masterclass Magazine Every photographer should know how to get great photographs of couples. From engagement shoots through weddings, family get-togethers and events, there are tons of scenarios where you could be photographing a couple. In this issue, we give you all the knowledge you need to capture photographs that show the bond between two people! Also in this issue - in our inspiration section, we explore how you can choose what photography genre is right for you! We discuss whether to edit or not edit, and how far to take your post processing, in a great photo editing video tutorial. And in our expert guide section, find out how you should always setup your camera up before you start shooting. We also bring you an in-depth…
editor’s choice
what genre of photography is right for you?
Are you someone who has dabbled in photography but is considering making it a full-time career? Or at least a full-time hobby? It can feel overwhelming trying to decide on which genre of photography to get into. There are many genres to consider but most photographers choose between weddings, commercial, sports, portraits, documentary, journalism, products, or travel. There are so many options when it comes to photography, how should one choose? This article will explore those ideas. The best way to decide on which genre fits you best is by answering the following questions about yourself. DO YOU ENJOY WORKING WITH PEOPLE? This question is important for a variety of reasons but mainly because some photographers enjoy people more than others! If you are more of an introvert then you probably don’t want to…
video: which photography genre is right for you?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kwy8nIQ5vyM If you have asked yourself this question or if you're thinking of becoming a professional photographer (or know someone that is) this is the video for you. Our close friends at Fstoppers released a new tutorial 'The Well Rounded Photographer' which inspired me to create this guide for those looking to find a path to stick to when it comes to a specific genre of photography ABOUT THE AUTHOR: SLR Lounge is a photography community dedicated to providing photography tutorials, Lightroom Tutorials, Photoshop Tutorials, photography news and more! As long as it is photography related, we will discuss it! Follow on our website, Facebook, YouTube or Twitter.…
always setup your camera like this before you start shooting!
When you get a new camera it’s tempting to go straight out and start shooting. But it’s worth taking the time to setup a few things on your camera first, in order to make life easier and be set up for optimum shooting. Every pro photographer has their own way of doing things, so I’ve included the tips that I find most useful. Feel free to add your own! BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD Before you even start setting up your camera, make sure your battery is fully charged. I also highly recommend buying at least two batteries for your camera (and keeping them both charged!). There’s nothing worse than running out of juice halfway through a photo shoot. It’s also always best to let your battery run right down before you recharge…
video tutorial: always change these 5 camera settings
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Caf3q9-yF4o I have set up dozens of new and used cameras and have forgotten to change settings and features that have ruined my photos and/or shooting and editing experience. A few are just camera settings I choose to idiot-proof my camera in the future. 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…
