Indholdsfortegnelse for No. 255 i Photography Week

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TOP TIP If you shoot portraiture, especially out on location, make sure you have liability insurance in case anyone gets hurt or property is damaged. While some genres of photography have shrunk in recent years, portraiture photography has held strong. Parents will always want pro images of their kids, and aspiring models will always need prints for their portfolios. While competition in this field can be intense, there’s no reason why someone with solid technique and a flare for selfpromotion can’t excel. 1 Parent power Family photography is big business, and tapping into the genre can bring decent rewards. Parents are always looking for bargains, so a savvy approach is to offer discounts, particularly around school holidays when it’s more likely that parents and kids are free for a photo…

TOP TIP Keep your images in a folder system so you can find them quickly. Use chronology or location to define the order. Make backups in case a hard drive fails. When papers, magazines and websites need an image, they often don’t have the time or budget to send out a staff photographer or commission a freelancer. In these instances, editors will often turn to stock image websites, where there’s always a wide selection of images for specific subjects. For example, if a story calls for an image of a specific flower, stock sites such as Alamy and Getty will have a strong supply of such subjects. Most stock sites allow instant sign-ups, while others review your work before publishing images on their sites. 1 Percentages Be aware that stock…

Professional-grade kit isn’t just about high megapixel counts: build quality is just as crucial. After all, the chances are you’ll be using this kit day in and day out, so it will need to stand up to the knocks and bumps of professional use, as well as being protected against the elements. Let’s take a look at the essentials that should feature in every professional’s kitbag… 1 Cameras Most professional photographers use DSLR bodies equipped with fullframe sensors. These physically bigger sensors offer more resolution than their alternatives, so images contain more detail and can be used at larger sizes – essential if you’re looking to create postersize prints. Today’s full-frame sensor cameras offer up to 50 megapixels. Most also offer dual memory card slots, so you can instantly back…

EXPERT OPINION ON THE LATEST KIT www.canon.com £829/$849 The Canon EOS 77D was launched at the same time as the EOS 800D, which we reviewed in issue 249. Internally, the two cameras are identical, but the EOS 77D adds an LCD status panel on the top plate, a second control dial on the rear, an AF-On button for sports photographers and a lock switch to prevent accidental changes to camera settings. Inside there’s Canon’s latest 24.2-megapixel APS-C Dual Pixel CMOS sensor and the same 45-point (all cross-type) autofocus system used in the 800D and more expensive 80D. You don’t get 4K video here, but the EOS 77D can shoot full HD at up to 60/50fps, with five-axis digital stabilisation. Build and handling The EOS 77D’s body is made from aluminium…

THE WEEK’S TOP HEADLINES IN PHOTOGRAPHY WATCH THE VIDEO tiny.cc/1cqtmy GoPro has updated its iOS and Android apps with a new QuikStories feature, which automatically transfers your GoPro photos and video clips to your smartphone and turns them into readyto- share videos. All users have to do is connect their camera to their smart device and then drag down the home screen. This gesture will prompt the app to generate a polished video, complete with automated edits, effects, transitions and music. GoPro says the QuikStories magic happens thanks to its specialized algorithm, which scans for interesting moments within the photo and video content – on top of those that users have HiLight-tagged. We’ve been using the new app ourselves and came away impressed; GoPro’s algorithm seems much better tuned than…

Welcome to the ultimate in high-pressure photography! By shooting a wedding, you are responsible for recording the biggest day in a couple’s life. Reshoots and second chances are not on the table, so a high level of proficiency is needed to deliver results of a high standard. Along with great photography skills, excellent communication is needed to organise your day and ensure you get all the right shots in the small windows of time you’ll have. The best wedding photographers make it seem effortless, but it’s a genre that requires total commitment and focus. 1 Second shooter If you’re looking to take your first steps into wedding photography and don’t yet feel confident enough to ‘go solo’, acting as a second shooter for an established wedding photography can prove to…

TOP TIP Before you launch your own workshop, why not attend some yourself? This will give you the opportunity to see what works well, and what should be avoided. If your photography skills are solid and you enjoy talking to people, one alternative way to make money from your camera is to run a photography workshop. This is where you coach fellow photographers to give them the benefit of your experience and help improve their own skills. 1 Plenty of choice This sector of photography has increased dramatically over the last 10 years, with plenty of budding photographers keen to learn from professionals. From landscape courses and studio workshops to masterclasses on post-processing and printing, there’s still plenty of room to grow in this area. Some workshops are half- or…

THE BEST THING WE’VE SEEN THIS WEEK Last issue we brought you the Int-Ball, a cute little camera drone tasked with taking photos on the International Space Station, and this week we’re bringing you some stunning footage from outside the ISS – 4K footage of the Japanese islands and the US East coast, by day and by night, shot with a Sony Alpha A7S II full-frame mirrorless camera. The A7S II became the first commercial camera to be mounted outside the ISS when it was installed on the station’s Japanese Experiment Module in February. It was selected after a series of tests, in part for its excellent high-ISO performance (it has an ISO ceiling of 409,600) and ability to shoot high-res 4K video. The footage of Japan and the US…

If you’re serious about your photography, the chances are that you’ve considered trying to make a bit of cash from your images. While the world of professional photography may seem distant and daunting, the truth is there’s never been a better time to put your skills to use. With many different genres on offer and kit more affordable than ever, now could be the time to take your first steps onto the pro or semi-pro ladder. This feature will break down some of the many ways in which you can make cash from your camera, give you tips on the best kit to invest in, and advise you on how to market your images to the masses. Let’s get earning……

TOP TIP Instead of humping around a big bag, a waist belt system that holds lenses and accessories is a more portable choice for event photography. Event photography is a broad umbrella term that encompasses many different genres. From sports photography or shooting live music to fun runs or car shows, events are anything where you, the photographer, are not in complete control of proceedings. Event photography can be especially fruitful for anyone wishing to make money from their camera on a part-time basis, because the majority of events are either at weekends or on evenings. Here are some important things you need to know about this exciting genre of photography... 1 Getting access The common factor in all event photography is your ability to get access to the event…

ESSENTIAL PHOTO SKILLS MADE EASY 1 HOUR Live music can be a challenge to photograph, especially indoors. There’s a lot of fast, erratic movement to contend with, and usually very low lighting. And to make matters worse, many venues don’t permit the use of flash. However, armed with the right camera settings and sound technique, there’s no reason why you can’t come away with shots that rock – and with the festival season in full swing, we’ll show you how you can ensure that’s the case. The first thing to consider is what you are and aren’t allowed to do. Check with the venue staff and event organisers to see whether you’re allowed to use flash. Sometimes, at larger events (such as festivals) you can get away with it, but…

LEARN ESSENTIAL EDITING SKILLS FAST! Few images capture the motion of the Earth more beautifully than a good star trail photo. By taking a series of long exposures you can record the changing position of the stars as the Earth rotates on its axis. Here we’ll explain how you can shoot your own star trails, then blend the images using Photoshop and our free Photoshop Action. In the days of film cameras, star trails were ‘done in one’, with a single, super-long exposure, but this technique leads to too much image noise on digital sensors. Instead, it’s best to take a series of exposures and blend them using software. You don’t need a lot of kit either, just a tripod and cable release. Ideally you want a location away from…