Photography Masterclass Magazine Issue 112

Welcome to this edition of Photography Masterclass Magazine There are few phenomena more spectacular than the Northern Lights. This magical spectacle in the night sky isn’t always that easy to see or find so, if you do track them down, you’ll want to make sure you photograph them correctly. In this issue of Photography Masterclass Magazine, we give you all the information you need for perfect Northern Lights images. Also in this issue - in our inspiration section, we look at how to pose your subjects like a pro! Discover the common Lightroom editing mistake you don't want to make, in a great video tutorial. And in our expert guide section, we reveal 7 tips to make the best out of a shallow depth of field! We bring you an in-depth interview with…

When it comes to being a portrait photographer sometimes posing can feel scary and overwhelming. Whether you’re a pro or someone who just wants to learn how to pose people better for their own personal photos, there are a few things that come in handy. This article will explore the key things you can do to feel more confident when it comes to posing anyone! BEFORE THE SHOOT There are things you can do even before showing up to the photo shoot to prepare. Try one or all of these before your next portrait session. TYPE OF SHOOT It’s important to think about what type of shoot you are photographing before deciding on the posing. The way you pose a model for a high fashion shoot will be very different than how you pose…

Shallow depth of field is the simplest way to draw attention to your subjects when you’re shooting portraits. In my mind, as I’ve said frequently before, understanding and controlling your depth of field is the single most important photography technique you can learn. But in addition to understanding depth of field, there are some simple techniques you can employ to maximize the effect. In this expert guide, I’ll run you through some of the most effective. SHOOT WIDE OPEN The fastest way to get shallow depth of field is to shoot with a large aperture (f 1.2, 1.4. 1.8, 2, 2.8). But a zoom lens with a fixed aperture of f2.8 will be extremely expensive. However, prime lenses with large apertures can be picked up for a far more reasonable price – for…

Shallow depth of field is a great way to pull focus straight to your subject by blurring the background. Not only that, the blur, also known as the "Bokeh," also provides distinct aesthetic qualities to your image. While the usual choice of lenses for great shallow depth are the primes with fast apertures, you can still achieve great depth using a zoom lens and some in-camera tips maximize the effect. 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.…

There are few phenomena more spectacular than the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis, to give them their correct name. This magical spectacle in the night sky isn’t always that easy to see or find so, if you do track down the aurora you’ll want to make sure you photograph them correctly. In this article, I’m going to give you all the information you need for perfect Northern Lights images. WHAT CAUSES THE NORTHERN LIGHTS? Our sun is continuously bombarding Earth with a solar wind of electromagnetic waves and particles, which all act differently with the atmospheric atoms they encounter. The solar wind’s electromagnetic particles and its highest frequencies contain enough energy to strip electrons from the atmospheric atoms, creating a charge imbalance known as ionization. Obviously, this would be quite damaging to our planet’s…