Photography Masterclass Magazine Issue 110

Welcome to this edition of Photography Masterclass Magazine Fitness photography is a very specific genre that focuses on capturing the strength, flexibility, and muscle tone of your subjects. They combine portraiture with a good understanding of lighting and making bodies look as attractive as possible. In this issue, we look at how to shoot fitness portraits in an urban environment, from gear and lighting through to posing. Also in this issue - in our inspiration section, we reveal 10 tips to elevate your photos! Lightroom or Photoshop? Discover why you should use both, in a great video tutorial. And in our expert guide section, we look at some of the most important photography facts to get to grips with to progress your photography! We bring you an in-depth interview with Andy Houghton…

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Do you sometimes feel as though your photos have less impact than you imagined? After shooting for many years or just starting out, we can sometimes wonder why some photos grab the attention of a viewer more so than others? What can we do to make our images more interesting and attention grabbing? Well, this article will explore just that. No matter whether you have been shooting for 10 years or 1 month, all of these tips will help you to elevate your photography and feel more confident in your work. Let’s dive in! 1. STRONG ELEMENTS By adding strong elements to your photos you will help the viewer's eye move around your photos. These elements can be a variety of things including light, leading lines, clouds, buildings, or even people. The idea is…

What are the most important photography facts to get to grips with when you first pick up a camera? Having a great ‘eye’ for an image is half the battle, but there are some things that it’s very useful to know straight off the bat. In this article, I’m going to look at some of the important facts to know before you start out in photography, once you’ve mastered the basics of the exposure triangle. Let’s get started! SHOOT RAW There’s a time and a place for Jpegs – for instance if you need to send something over WiFi directly after shooting it. But for the best quality, you want to be shooting RAW. RAW files are essentially uncompressed, unprocessed data files as captured by your camera’s sensor. They’re the largest files your camera…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/XOF-U1tEIs4 Why do photographers do most of their work in Lightroom or Photoshop? And what makes people choose one over the other. Is Lightroom best, or is Photoshop used for most photography edits? Here, I’m going to answer the Lightroom vs Photoshop question by showing portrait and landscape examples to inform you of what one would suit your work best. 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 the UK. You can follow more from The School of Photography on their website, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.…

Fitness photography is a very specific genre that focuses on capturing the strength, flexibility, and muscle tone of your subjects. Fitness models have worked hard to achieve defined bodies so it’s up to us as photographers to show these off in your images. In this article I’m going to look at how to shoot fitness portraits in an urban environment, from gear and lighting through to posing. Let’s get started! EQUIPMENT AND CAMERA SETTINGS You can use any camera and lens combination, but you’ll ideally want a 50mm and 85mm (or zoom lens that covers these focal lengths) for the best portrait options. You’ll also need a flashgun and the ability to shoot with it off-camera. The easiest way to do this is with a remote or app. A stand will make it easy…