Indholdsfortegnelse for No. 283 i Photography Week

The Lumix TZ200 (ZS200 in the US) is the latest travel zoom compact camera from Panasonic. The biggest difference over the TZ100/ZS200 is the increased zoom range, up from a 10x optical zoom with a range of 25-250mm to a 15x zoom with a coverage of 24-360mm. With such a large zoom range, there’s also Panasonic’s Power OIS stabilization system on hand to counteract camera shake for stills photography, and five-axis hybrid OIS stabilization for video. What made the TZ100 unique among travel zoom compacts was its relatively large 1-inch sensor, so it’s no surprise to see the TZ200 feature a similar 20.1MP 1-inch sensor. There’s 4K video capture up to 30p, while Panasonic’s 4K PHOTO mode lets users extract single frames from 4K burst files shot at 30fps and…

1 WEAR QUIET CLOTHES Anything that rustles as you move will alert animals to your presence – avoid Velcro fasteners too. 2 AVOID STRONG SCENTS As an animal’s sense of smell is so much stronger than ours, your best perfume or aftershave has no place on a wildlife shoot; you can give the deodrant a miss too. 3 CONSIDER THE WIND Approach subjects by moving into the wind. This way, your scent will be carried away behind you, and won’t be detected by the animal you’re stalking. 4 ARRIVE EARLY If you know that wildlife is likely to arrive at a particular time, get there early to set up your camera and find a vantage point. 5 TRY CAMOUFLAGE While you don’t have to head out for a shoot in…

BEHIND THE LENS Pros share tips and tricks, and talk about their latest projects. 11:00-11:40 Behind the scenes of the Oma Valley tribes – Ethiopia Tommy Reynolds 12:00-12:40 Time lapses and long exposures: Pushing your photography boundaries Nige @Levanterman 13:00-13:40 Shooting commercial with mirrorless Ross Grieve 14:00-14:40 Girl Bossing it – creativity, women and work Natasha Caruana, Trish Morrisey, Bindi Vora, Rebecca McCelland, Anna Fox 15:00-15:40 The challenging nature of wildlife photography Tom Mason 16:00-16:40 Why everyone should try landscape astrophotography Alyn Wallace MOBILE & SOCIAL Learn how to use social media to promote your work – and how to use your smartphone’s camera in a creative way. 12:00-12:30 Channelling yourself Tom Mason 13:00-13:30 12 x 12 Martina Govindraj 14:00-14:30 Using Instagram to share your story Darren Brogen 15:00-15:30 Growing…

BEHIND THE LENS 11:00-11:40 Seeking shelter: documenting the UK’s mountain bothies Nicholas White 12:00-12:40 Hamish, Luna, Frank and Me – Tesni Ward on Wildlife Tesni Ward 13:00-13:40 Light Painting Live! Claire Harper & Phill Fisher 14:00-14:40 How to get up in people’s faces (without making them angry) Jessica Millberg 15:00-15:40 Extraordinary portraits – not your ordinary family portrait George Fairbairn MOBILE & SOCIAL 12:00-12:30 Master the art of mobile photography Mike Kus 13:00-13:30 ‘Making it work’ - problem solving your shots for social media Jay McLaughlin 14:00-14:30 How to get business from Instagram Faye Cornhill 15:00-15:30 Creating and maintaining a successful YouTube channel Tommy Reynolds LIVE STAGE 11:00-11:30 Studio photography for newborn and maternity Elli Cassidy 12:00-12:30 Successful profile portraits: Getting personal Hannah Couzens 13:00-13:30 Wedding images; straight out of…

You use them to browse your images, check their technical quality and edit your photos, yet your computer’s monitor is so often the weak link in your imaging pipeline. It can make your photos look worse than they are or trick you into editing photos that don’t need editing! So take a long, hard look at the latest generation of monitors for photographers, with 4K resolution to make individual pixels invisible, Adobe RGB colour support and accurate calibration controls.…

SCENARIO 1: BACKLIGHTING Shooting directly into the sun is a great creative technique, as rim lighting can be used to highlight feathers and fur, or steamy breath billowing out in the cold. Backgrounds should be dark and clear of distractions to highlight the effect. Shoot with a lens hood, or use one hand to shade the camera lens. To avoid underexposing the subject, measure the light hitting the animal using spot metering mode. SCENARIO 2: LOW-ANGLE SUN In wintertime, the sun arcs lower in the sky, bathing everything in a warm light which is even more prevalent early and late in the day. These ‘golden hours’ are the best times to photograph animals foraging for food, but because sunlight is weaker in winter you may have to boost your ISO…

SLOW THE SHUTTER Most wildlife pros strive for pin-sharp images, but slow shutter speeds can capture attractive motion blur. Use Manual mode, and start with a shutter of around 1/50 sec. Fire the shutter as the animal enters the frame and pan with them for a smooth result. If your lens has dedicated stabilisation mode for moving subjects, use it. CHECK THE WHITE BALANCE Setting your camera to a Shade white balance preset might seem like a good idea for snowy subjects, but it can actually render scenes overly yellow and ruin an otherwise frosty atmosphere. Instead, keep the white balance set to Auto or Daylight for consistently neutral results. Shoot in raw (or Raw+JPEG mode) so that you can easily tweak the white balance in post-processing if required. USE…

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BEHIND THE LENS 11:00-11:40 Shoot like a wildlife filmmaker Tania Esteban 12:00-12:40 Entering photo competitions can change your life World Photography Organisation 13:00-13:40 Is everyone a music photographer? Ben Bentley 14:00-14:40 Evocative landscapes Karl Holtby 15:00-15:40 The power of self-portraiture Laura Zalenga 16:00-16:40 The art of creative living Clare Louise, creative coach MOBILE & SOCIAL 12:00-12:30 How to use social media to promote your photography Imogen Dyer & Mark Wilkinson, Weekly Imogen 13:00-13:30 Building connections through photos Mohamed Abdulle 14:00-14:30 Getting the best from your food photography Donna Crous (Eighty Twenty Nutrition) & Bea Lubas (Bea’s Cookbook) 15:00-15:30 From Stormtroopers to Starbucks Darryll Jones 16:00-16:30 Instagram photography for business: Let’s get visually talking Emma Drabble LIVE STAGE 11:00-11:30 Nail your speedlight portraits Andrew Appleton 13:00-13:30 The single light source portrait…

AMI VITALE Best known for: her amazing shots of giant panda breeding in China How do you tell a story? Ami Vitale’s multi award-winning career as a photographer and filmmaker and has taken her to the farthest reaches of the globe, covering war zones, violence, wildlife on the brink of extinction, and enduring power of the human spirit. After more than a decade covering conflict, Ami couldn’t help but notice that the less sensational – but equally true – stories were often not getting told; the wedding happening around the corner from the revolution, triumphs amidst seemingly endless devastation. As a result, she re-committed herself to seeking out the stories within and around “the story,” and remaining independent, so that she would have the freedom to shoot what she believed…

Wildlife can be elusive at the best of times, but during the colder months, when animals are well-camouflaged or simply sheltering from the elements, you’ll need to do your research to make sure you’re in the right place at the right time. It’s important to pinpoint when a species is likely to be in your chosen location – you don’t want to turn up and wander around aimlessly with your camera. A quick search of wildlife reserve websites and other internet resources will tell you what you need to know. Why not make a trip of it? Visit national parks, or go global on an organised wildlife photography tour. HIDE AND SEEK Popular nature reserves often have dedicated photography hides. But while these are great for predictable visitors, some species…

LIGHTHOUSE ANDY HOWE “An image of The Lighthouse in Glasgow, Scotland. The building is Scotland’s Centre for Design and Architecture, and is a renovated warehouse designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1895.” http://tiny.cc/3ar2qy MOUNTAIN HARE NEIL SHAW “Derbyshire lays claim to being the only county in England in which the mountain hare is resident. Found on the high moors, its winter pelage is invaluable against predators during periods of snow.” http://tiny.cc/hebwoy CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE, BRISTOL MELVIN NICHOLSON “The Clifton Suspension Bridge spans the River Avon in Bristol. It was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and opened in 1864. Illuminated at night in misty conditions, the bridge looks even more atmospheric and magical than usual.” http://tiny.cc/airoqy FROZEN WAVES OF GARDEN POND TARJA PORKKALA “On the first frosty Finnish autumn night of…

The Photography Show is a unique chance to try out the hottest new cameras and accessories, hear top photographers share their insights and secrets, see stunning image galleries, and snap up super special show deals on kit. We have lots of new features this year, as well as old favourites. Check out our new The Great Outdoors stage with its programme of events for landscape and nature photographers. Our Mobile & Social Stage programme has been expanded to bring you talks from top Instagrammers and Vloggers. See details of over 100 free talks on all of the stages and theatre on pages 5 - 10. There are some extra special events to sign up for too, such as the Pro Conference, the Beginner’s Masterclass, and the Turning Pro Masterclass (see…

BEHIND THE LENS 11:00-11:40 The power of self-portraiture Laura Zalenga 12:00-12:40 Emotive wedding and social documentary photography Kevin Mullins 13:00-13:40 Business boot camp Laura Babb 14:00-14:40 Take advantage of your photographic heroes without taking advantage of them Peter Dench 15:00-15:40 Integrating video into your professional photography Atmos panel 16:00-16:40 Diamond job: flawless commercial filmmaking David Lund MOBILE & SOCIAL 12:00-12:30 Using social media for your photography business Jason Lanier 13:00-13:30 Upping your photography game for Instagram Chio Fernandez 14:00-14:30 Master mobile photography Mike Kus 15:00-15:30 Curating content for social media - your online portfolio Ross Dickie 16:00-16:30 Food in the frame Laura Cook LIVE STAGE 11:00-11:30 How to create an innovative fashion photoshoot Luke & Mandy 12:00-12:30 Liquid explosion! David Lund 14:00-14:30 Creative portraits in tight spaces Gavin Hoey 15:00-15:30…

Pro users continue to be wowed by Sony’s full-frame mirrorless models, including the super-fast Sony A9 and the brand new A7R III, which combines 42.4-megapixel resolution with an amazing 10fps continuous shooting speed. Enthusiasts and traditional camera fans should check out the Fujifilm stand and the beautiful X-Pro2, X-T2 and X-E3, while Olympus has its small and powerful travel camera, the pint-sized OM-D E-M10 III. Also check out the Pansonic G9 and the new GH5s.…

GO BY TRAIN The NEC is a short walk across a covered bridge from Birmingham International station – just a 70-minute journey from London. Get 25% off your train ticket with Virgin Trains at www.virgintrains.co.uk/nec-venues/nec GO BY CAR Birmingham is at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M5, M6, M40 and M42. If using satnav, use the postcode B40 1NT. The NEC has its own car parks, and charge £12 per day. Follow the signs when you arrive at the NEC for the correct car parks for The Photography Show, then take the free shuttle bus (or walk). GO BY AIR Birmingham Airport is only a short distance away from the NEC, and has a free Air-Rail Link between the Terminal 1…

The Bullring The futuristic exterior of the Selfridges store is perfect for arty abstracts The canals Birmingham has more canals than Venice. Begin at Brindleyplace then start exploring… The new library The wrought ironwork on the outside is spectacular if you catch it in the right light, and the interior is breathtaking Spaghetti Junction The many elevated motorways intertwining the city are a d river’s nightmare, but full of potential for urban photographers!…