Photography Masterclass Magazine Issue 106

Welcome to this edition of Photography Masterclass Magazine Fall is a unique time of year for photographers, with a range of color hues that lend themselves to rich and detailed imagery. Whatever the weather, there are numerous opportunities to capture beautiful landscapes at this time of year. In this this issue of Photography Masterclass Magazine, we give you all the tips and tricks you’ll need to make the most of the gorgeous colors of Fall. Also in this issue - in our inspiration section, we explore how to gain confidence as a photographer! Discover the hidden "halo removal" slider, in a great photo Photoshop video tutorial. And in our expert guide section, we look at the photography rules it’s safe to break! We also bring you an in-depth interview with award winning and…

When starting out at something new we all tend to lack confidence. But this is amplified even more when we try something creative. Most people refer to this as imposter syndrome, and often times we feel like an imposter when we chase any type of creative dream, including photography. Photography includes many moving parts including understanding light, how to work with people, exposure settings, and many more technical aspects. We are not only working our minds but our bodies when we work as photographers. This is why it’s important to learn how to gain confidence as a photographer. If you have more confidence, you will not only feel better about your work and confident enough to chase bigger jobs but also you can become more creative with your work when you have…

Photography contains a lot of rules and learning them is essential when you start out. Without understanding the technical aspects, composition rules and other tips and tricks, it can be hard to start taking beautiful images. But as time goes by, you’ll realise that, as with many things in life, some rules were made to be broken. In this article, I’ll tell you about some of the rules it’s safe to break and why you should do so. THE RULE OF THIRDS The Rule of Thirds is probably the most basic composition rule there is. It’s most widely used in landscapes, with a 3 by 3 grid placed over the photograph and points of interest placed at the intersections of these lines. You’ll also see the rule used in portraiture, with the…

You've learned the rules of photography: the rule-of-thirds, how to level a photo, and how to use your shutter speed to freeze action. But have you learned when to break the rules to create more interesting photos? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Chelsea and Tony Northrup are photographers based in Connecticut. They are the creators of the top- rated photography book, community “Tony Northrup’s DSLR Book: How Createtutorials, 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…