Photography Masterclass Magazine

Welcome to this edition of Photography Masterclass Magazine In this issue of Photography Masterclass Magazine, delve into the evocative world of film noir, a style that brings drama, menace, and a unique storytelling approach to your photography. Learn how to create striking black and white images that capture the essence of this fascinating genre. Whether you're looking to expand your creative horizons or simply want to explore a new style, this masterclass offers insights and techniques to help you produce dramatic and captivating images. Also in this issue, we interview Piotr Werner, an award-winning fashion and portrait photographer, celebrated for his ability to capture striking, emotion-filled images. Since 2010, he’s worked with top brands like Leica Camera Poland and GlareOne, and his work has been featured in renowned publications, including…

By: Nihal Demirci Erenay Shot Details: Sony a7R II, at 85mm, f/2.8, 1/800 sec, ISO 6400 Instagram By: Skyler Ewing Portfolio By: Madhu Shesharam Shot Details: Canon EOS 7D Mark II, at 11mm, f/11, 5 sec, ISO 100 Instagram By: Alexander Jawfox Shot Details: Canon EOS R5, at 70mm, f/4.5, 1/160 sec, ISO 100 Website By: Aniket Deole Portfolio By: Behrouz Sasani Website By: Matthew Henry Shot Details: Canon EOS 5D Mark III, at 80mm, f/4, 1/800 sec, ISO 200 Instagram By: Aniket Deole Shot Details: Sony a7R II, at 41mm, f/8, 1/80 sec, ISO 200 Portfolio By: Cameron Venti Shot Details: Hasselblad L1D-20c, at 10.3mm, f/4.5, 1/30 sec, ISO 100 Website By: Cameron Venti Shot Details: Canon EOS R6, at 74mm, f/4, 2 sec, ISO 400 Website…

Photography is an art form at heart and requires creativity and talent to excel at. But if you want to make a career out of photography you’ll need to be equally as good at running a business. And this is where many photographers struggle. If photography is your job and you work for yourself then maintaining the business side of your photography is, unfortunately, just as important as having the artistic skills needed to make a living. So, with that in mind, here are five common marketing mistakes that photographers make (and how to avoid them). 1. UNDERVALUING YOUR WORK AND NOT CHARGING ENOUGH The most common marketing mistake, particularly for photographers just starting out, is to undervalue their work. But how much you charge is the backbone of your…

As any photographer will tell you, having a photo that is in focus can be the difference between capturing a professional image and ending up with disappointing results. Most photographers find themselves struggling with focus-related challenges that can make or break their shots. When you're working with modern DSLRs, the key is to understand your camera’s focus capabilities. In this guide I’ll walk you through essential focusing techniques that many photographers use to capture consistently in-focus images. You need to master everything from selecting the right focal points to understanding different focus modes. If you're serious about improving your photography, these techniques will help ensure your images maintain professional quality. UNDERSTANDING CAMERA FOCUS BASICS Let’s look at how focus works in your camera. The key is to understand the relationship…

By: Daniel Jakob Shot Details: Canon EOS 1D Mark IV at 44mm, f/7.1, 1/125s, ISO 100 Facebook By: Cottonbro Studio Shot Details: Canon EOS R at 50mm, f/2.2, 1/800 sec, ISO 2000 Portfolio By: Cottonbro Studio Shot Details: Canon EOS R at 50mm, f/6.3, 1/50 sec, ISO 2000 Portfolio By: Cottonbro Studio Shot Details: Canon EOS R at 50mm, ƒf5.0, 1/160 sec, ISO 2000 Portfolio By: Cottonbro Studio Shot Details: Canon EOS R at 50mm, f/4.0, 1/400 sec, ISO 2000 Portfolio By: Cottonbro Studio Shot Details: Canon EOS R at 50m, f/3.2, 1/160 sec, ISO 2000 Portfolio By: Andres Bianchi Shot Details: Sony a7 III at 70mm, f/2.8, 1/200 sec, ISO 1250 Portfolio By: Eric Moura Shot Details: Canon T5i at 50mm, f/13, 1/200 sec, ISO 100 Portfolio By: Gratisog…

The term film noir evokes feelings of drama, menace and fatalism commonly found in crime and thriller films. But, on a wider scale, film noir is a style that can also be used in photography to portray a certain type of mood and tell a specific type of story. In this masterclass I’ll tell you all about film noir and show you how to shoot images that portray this style. Let’s get started… WHAT IS FILM NOIR? The term film noir was originally applied by a group of French critics to American thriller and detective films made in the mid 1940s to 1950s. Directors such as Fritz Lang and Billy Wilder made films characterised by cynicism, moral ambiguity and fatalism, and with plenty of suspicious characters. Noir is the French…