Photography Masterclass Magazine Issue 113

Welcome to this edition of Photography Masterclass Magazine Documentary photography uses photographs to tell a factual story. Good documentary photography is raw and authentic and a photographer’s job is to capture the story in a way that speaks to an audience. In this issue, we look at what goes into capturing unique documentary photography and how you can use this challenging genre to really explore your creative skills. Also in this issue - in our inspiration section, we look at 5 top photographers to inspire your work! Discover how to turn your signature into a watermark and logo, in a great Photoshop video tutorial. In our Expert Guide, we reveal 4 important composition rules to improve your photography! We bring you an in-depth interview with Adrian Rohnfelder, who dropped a corporate consulting…

By: Erik Eris Facebook | Instagram By: Chunseong Kang Shot Details: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV at 25mm, ƒ/14, 251s, ISO 125 Facebook | Instagram By: Frank Winkler Shot Details: Canon EOS 1D at 180mm, ƒ/14, 0.6s, ISO 200 Facebook By: Geri Art Instagram By: J.W.Vein Shot Details: Canon EOS 6D at 40mm, ƒ/4, 1/500s, ISO 200 Website By: Roshan Bhatia Instagram By: Katy and George Shot Details: Nikon D90 at 24mm, ƒ/2.8, 1/8s, ISO 100 Website By: Cuong Art Shot Details: Fujifilm X-S10 at 61mm, ƒ/2.8, 1/125s, ISO 400 Website By: Duy Anh Phan Shot Details: Fujifilm X-H1 at 39mm, ƒ/2.8, 1/15s, ISO 100 Facebook | Instagram By: Ransford Quaye Instagram…

Artists have been inspiring other artists for generations and that still holds true today. Whether you are a fan of Ansel Adams, Martin Parr, or Robert Frank, the list goes on and on and there is no doubt that you have seen someone’s work and found yourself wondering, how can I create something similar but make it my own. The fact is nothing is truly original - what makes a work special is putting your own spin on it. No one can experience what you have in life and how your thoughts work, so when you look to the work of others, you can truly feel inspired and find ways to create something special of your own! Since photography was only invented in the early 19th century it is still truly a…

In this photography tutorial I’m going to talk to you about a true master of photography – Henri Cartier-Bresson. I’ve also included a free Cartier-Bresson fact sheet which you can get by clicking here. Sit back and enjoy the tutorial. www.youtube.com/embed/ShxZouuEGfo 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.…

In its most general terms, photographic composition is the way in which you compose an image through particular framing. Although there are hundreds of different composition rules and tips, the composition rules can be broadly narrowed down to these four that I’m going to discuss in this article. Let’s get started! BALANCE Balance is all about the visual weight of the elements in your image. When you look at a photograph the elements in it need to work together to produce a balanced image. There are many ways of achieving balance within an image. One of the simplest ways is to produce a symmetrical image. An image using reflectional symmetry, where one side of the composition is the exact mirror image of the other is an easy way to produce a balanced image.…

www.youtube.com/embed/zVMybMIyloI In this tutorial, I am going to show you how to create a logo and watermark using your own signature. Creating your own stamp by watermarking your photography with your own signature will add a really unique style to your company logo and also protects your images from copyright. It’s simple to do and will also copyright any image you put on the internet. 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.…