Innholdsfortegnelse for No. 257 i Digital Photographer

When starting out in photography, many artists believe that it is their camera that creates an image. Ultimately, however, it is our own imagination that sets the process in motion, long before we press the shutter button. This means that understanding how to use our camera to its full potential is a top priority for improving the quality of our work. This is especially true when shooting fast subjects, so dive into our lead feature on highspeed photography (p22). Learn to master essential camera settings, use autofocus features to the max and shoot dynamic compositions and exposures. Next, flex your creative muscles with our product photography masterclass. Learn high-end lighting techniques, work with props and capture painterly shots at home for next to no expense. Turn to p36 to start…

Sigma has announced a pair of new f/1.4 prime lenses in its Art category, the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art and the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art. Both optics are being released for the L-Mount and Sony E-mount, and are being positioned as among the best lenses for astrophotography, thanks to their wide focal length, fast aperture for gathering light, sharp rendering across the frame even wide open, and well controlled sagittal coma flare. The Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art features 17 elements arranged in 14 groups, among them a trio of aspherical elements – one of which is “the largest double-sided aspherical element produced by Sigma”. The lens also features a rear filter holder, a de-clickable and lockable aperture ring; a lockable manual…

One of the biggest differentiating factors between amateur photography and professional imaging is the concept of shooting for someone else. As enthusiasts, the images we take are purely for ourselves and perhaps our friends and family. When shooting at the pro level, regardless of type and function, we are capturing images with a purpose. In no other area of photography is this more of a consideration than editorial imagery. By definition, the purpose of editorial content is to further a story, complement a theme or to help convey an idea. There are several types of content which are often seen together in the editorial arena: text, graphic design elements and, arguably most critical in the visual world in which we live, photography. The genre is rather broad, since photographers working…

Difficulty level: Easy Time taken: 1 hour All images © James Abbott Drone photography has certainly – excuse the pun – taken off in recent years. Thanks to increasingly easyto-fly models offering exceptional image quality in a highly portable package, more and more photographers are turning to drones to capture unique views of the world around us. The ability to fly a camera up to 120m above any terrain, including water, opens up a wealth of creative opportunities. But with this ability to shoot large and wide vistas, it’s all too easy to forget about the subtleties of the landscape. When it comes to drone photography, less can often be much more. While there’s nothing wrong with shooting from high altitudes, and indeed, some locations require this approach, others might…

Feeling lost I’m feeling lost with my photography. I had so much enthusiasm when I started, however after three years I’m starting to stagnate and my confidence has dropped. How can I get it back on track? Helen Harris It is normal to have times when you feel stuck. We believe some mentoring might help, Helen. Photographer and mentor Charlotte Bellamy says: “Mentoring for me is the sharing of knowledge and experiences, to help and encourage another individual/s to enable them to develop and grow with support and encouragement. It works best when the relationship is open and honest and all those involved feel that they trust each other. In practical terms it starts with an identification of what an individual would like to gain from the mentor experience, followed…

Tag us @dphotographermag for a chance to feature here Every issue, we’ll be sharing the best images from our Instagram community. Tag us on @dphotographermag for a chance to appear as our Shot of the Month. WIN! SAMSUNG 256GB PRO PLUS MICROSDXC MEMORY CARD WITH SD ADAPTER Every issue, one Digital Photographer reader wins a Samsung 256GB PRO Plus MicroSDXC memory card with SD adapter. Boasting up to 160MB/s and 120MB/s read/write speeds, the card is perfect for high-res stills and Ultra HD video. It is the go-to card for the modern content creator using mirrorless, smartphone, action cam and drone cameras. Find out more at samsung.com/uk/ memory-storage…

The best drawing tablets for photo editing might sound like an oxymoron, but plenty of photographers use drawing tablets for that very task – and with good reason. After all, a pen and drawing tablet can feel much more natural than using a mouse or touchpad. By definition, graphics tablets need to be sensitive, and the best models register anything up to 8,192 distinct levels of pressure, so you can be very precise with your photo editing, which is useful when standard resolutions are getting higher and higher every day. So, what’s the best drawing tablet for photo editing? Well, it depends what you’re looking for and what your budget is. We’ve found ten great options and all the facts and figures to find the right fit for you. Let’s…

SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER BEGINNERS’ MASTERCLASS: PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday, 17 September or Sunday, 18 September (repeated), Piazza Suites 1-3 £10 Start your photography journey by learning some essential lessons from the experts. There’s a charge of £10 for this four-part programme, in addition to the show entry fee – choose either Saturday or Sunday morning. TURNING PRO MASTERCLASS Saturday, 17 September or Sunday, 18 September (repeated) Super Theatre £10 Looking to make the jump from enthusiast to professional photographer? This half-day masterclass will help you to understand the benefits of going pro and what to watch out for. There’s a small charge of £10 for this half-day programme. Choose either Saturday or Sunday morning. BEGINNERS’VIDEO MASTERCLASS Saturday, 17 September or Sunday, 18 September (repeated), Piazza Suites 1-3, £10 Start…

The United States Court of Appeals has just ruled in favour of introducing Remote IDs for drones following a lawsuit filed against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Tyler Brennan, owner of drone retailer RaceDayQuads recently filed a lawsuit against the FAA claiming that Remote IDs go against the US Constitution’s fourth amendment for “people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects”. According to the FAA’s executive summary, a remote identification can be thought of as a “digital licence plate” for an unmanned aircraft, in the same way that a car is registered to an owner. This new ruling means that by 16 September 2023, all drone pilots will be required by law to have a Remote ID which will be able to identify the drone’s longitude, geometric…

After raising US$1,75 million for non-profit African Parks in the last two print sales, Prints For Wildlife is returning in 2022 with an even larger mission: helping to safeguard 30% of Africa’s wild areas by 2030. Prints for Wildlife is an initiative that raises funds for vulnerable species and habitats through the sales of stunning wildlife prints from pro photographers. With nearly 50% of Africa’s landmass suffering degradation, and the rapidly increasing affects biodiversity loss has on the climate crisis, Prints For Wildlife is on a mission to help safeguard 30 million hectares of Africa’s protected areas, contributing to the global target of protecting 30% of nature by 2030. The goal of this year’s fundraiser is to support the growth of African Parks and the addition of new ones within…

High-speed photography gives spectacular insights into the world of sport or wildlife. Being in the right place at the right time allows you to capture rare moments for posterity. But it is also one of the most difficult genres in photography. Fast movements bring their own difficulties. Without a deep knowledge of a wide range of photography technology and surroundings, the likelihood of blurry results increases. It is essential to understand your camera techniques to never miss a chance of an outstanding shot. Equipment is one of the most important factors in action photography, but by learning to get the most out of affordable gear, you won’t have to stretch the budget to the extreme. Next to fast movements, uncontrollable factors make it hard to achieve good results. Preparation is…

Precise composition of a photograph is essential for a successful result. As a photographer, there are many aspects you can control, including adjusting and optimising the aperture, ISO and shutter speed. However, there are also factors you cannot control, especially shooting outdoors. When photographing famous buildings or busy places, a common problem quickly arises: people, cars or even birds can become unwanted distractions, dominating the frame and drawing attention away from the architecture you are trying to focus upon. To focus solely on the desired subject means either spending a long time waiting for the all-clear or lots of extra work at the post-production stage, so what do you do when other elements in the frame make your photograph appear unbalanced? Thankfully, by using simple photographic methods, it is possible to…

It's the time of year that creatives wait for – the Photography and Video Show 2022 opens its doors at the NEC in September. You can learn all the pro secrets that will improve your business not only as a photographer, but also as a filmmaker or content creator. The Show is designed for every level, from beginners starting out through to pros. In this multi-media and fast-paced industry it has never been more important to expand your knowledge and skills to stand out from the crowd. As a seasoned professional, it can be difficult to find new and eye-opening information about the creative industry. At this Show, pros will be surprised by innovative and exclusive perspectives. Don’t miss the chance to gain in-depth guidance in business strategies while being…

Tell us about your journey into photography Since I was a child, I’ve been interested in photography and artistic expressions. I decided to pursue a career in architecture and while I was studying, photography was an ideal complement to my work surveying buildings and urban situations. Later, photography took on a life of its own and I began to develop the artistic vein within the discipline. At first, everything I produced was for myself, until about 15 years ago, when an art curator explored my work and encouraged me to show it to the public. That was the beginning of my career as a photographer. Sergio Castiglione Award-winning Argentinian photographer Sergio Castiglione has visited cities all over the world, capturing architectural and urban images. A qualified architect, his understanding of…

For our latest competition in association with Photocrowd, we challenged you to submit your best colourful garden shots. After working through all the entries, the winners have been selected. Both crowd-voted and expert winners will win a licence to Affinity Photo professional editing software. Congratulations to all of the winners – as usual, the standard of submitted images was extremely high and it was a difficult task to pick out the best ones. 1ST PLACE WINNER Vortex Photographer: Fabio Sartori Our comment: What a colourful image! It’s a very abstract take on the brief for this round, which is always a welcome approach for the judges. The swirling colour just hints at the wider scene, which makes us want to see more, while the subject remains masterfully sharp. Well done!…

JOBY WAVO PRO Website: www.joby.com Price: £260/$230 The Wavo Pro is Joby’s flagship microphone. It’s a shotgun mic featuring an intelligent hybrid analogue/digital system to power its onboard active noise reduction (ANR) and an integrated 3.5mm mic input to connect a second mic. It can also connect to Joby’s free app to monitor sound levels and make adjustments, while LEDs tell you about the current battery level. OWC ATLAS PRO CFEXPRESS TYPE B Website: www.owc.com Price: £500/$400 - £800/$680 OWC’s Atlas Pro CFexpress cards are aimed at both enthusiasts and professional content creators and are available in three capacities – 512GB, 1TB (£500/$400) or 2TB (£800/$680). The cards deliver write speeds of up to 1400MB/s and read speeds up to 1700MB/s and come with a three-year warranty. A 512GB card…

CHASE JARVIS Best known for his creative flair across a range of disciplines Join renowned photographer, creator and entrepreneur Chase Jarvis for this inspiring talk to learn specifically how putting small, daily actions to work can supercharge our innate creativity and help us rediscover our personal power in life. Chase Jarvis is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and one of the most influential photographers of the past 20 years. His expansive work ranges from shooting advertising campaigns for companies like Apple, Nike, and Red Bull; to working with athletes like Serena Williams and Tony Hawk, to collaborating with renowned icons like Lady Gaga and Richard Branson. In 2013 Chase contributed to the Pulitzer-Prize winning New York Times story Snowfall, and in 2014 earned an Emmy nomination for his documentary…

Samsung launched two smartphones at its Galaxy Unpacked event on 10 August – the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. At first glance, both foldables – the Z Flip 4, an update to the Z Flip 3, and the Z Fold 4, the Z Fold 3’s successor, look virtually identical to their predecessors. There are however, refinements in the camera department. The Fold 4 has five cameras. At the back, there’s a triple camera that’s virtually identical to the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus. The Fold 4’s main camera is a 50MP sensor matched with an f/1.8, 23mm lens. The new 10MP telephoto camera features a 1/3.94-inch sensor and OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, plus two punch hole selfie cameras. The Flip 4 still features…

Photographer: Will Burrard-Lucas Instagram: @willbl Image location: Laikipia, Kenya Type of commission: Personal Shot details: Canon EOS-1D X, Canon 24mm f/1.4L II USM, Camtraptions sensor and flashes About the shot: Wildlife photography is in a league of its own. Photographers have to go through a lot to capture the fascinating world of the wild, requiring good preparation, technical skills and knowledge about animals, as well as the geographic environment. Last but not least, you need to have a great deal of patience. Will Burrard-Lucas followed a lead that an incredibly rare African black leopard was in the area. “I deployed my camera traps and managed to photograph the stunning creature as well as several regular ‘spotty’ leopards that shared the same territory,” says Will. In the wilderness, everything is foreign…

We’re blessed with a rather unique vantage point for viewing the photography industry on a photo magazine, and as such are often asked which genres we believe to be the most challenging. This is a highly subjective topic but the expected answers are likely wildlife photography, sports imaging or any assignment which requires us to shoot in challenging environments. It might come as a surprise therefore that we often cite professional product photography as somewhere near the top of the list. The parameters for such an assessment are tricky to define, but for the variety of lighting styles required, exposure expertise and overall technical and practical challenges, product imaging at the high end is nothing short of art. It is for this reason that it is a perfect genre in…

There’s no way around it – life has suddenly become very expensive! We’re all feeling the pinch of inflation and the massive hikes in food and fuel costs. These not only affect the running costs of our homes but also our businesses and photography too. When it comes to running a photography business we understand that each business differs and will incur different costs. Our tips aren’t written for any particular type of photographer but are aimed to help ease some of the financial burdens that most photographers come across at some point. We would also recommend that each year you look at increasing your fees and rates if you haven’t already done so to ensure they are going up with the rate of inflation. Normally inflation would only increase…

GuruShots is billed as the world’s leading photography game. It’s an online platform that gives global exposure to people who love taking photos. GuruShots members start as Newbies and compete with other photographers to win challenges, increase their ranking on the site and eventually progress to ‘Guru’ status. Challenges are voted on by Gurus and the wider GuruShots community, and there’s a fresh competition brief, such as the Perfectly Photogenic challenge, every day. All the winners receive prizes from GuruShots’ sponsors, including Lowepro, Kodak and Lensbaby. For more information, visit www.gurushots.com “Challenges are voted on by Gurus and the wider GuruShots community”…

Price: £1,200/$1,200 EDITOR'S CHOICE The MacBook Air released in 2022 is the direct replacement to the MacBook Air of 2020 and, while it looks incredibly similar to its predecessor, it has been redesigned and is now powered by a more powerful M2 CPU chip, rather than 2020’s M1. The base package includes an Apple M2 chip with 8‐core CPU, 16‐core Neural Engine powerbox which can be upgraded to a 10-core GPU for an additional cost. It also ships with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage as standard, but photographers and other creatives will almost certainly want to get at least 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage, with the option to then run libraries of images off an external hard drive via USB-C. The magic behind the MacBook Air is that…

Previously, I had always associated ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) with hyperactive school boys: surely, as a 40-year-old woman, it had nothing to do with me. Yet I kept realising that more and more tasks felt harder than they should. Plus, in all honesty, I’ve always felt like an outsider. So, after hearing about similar experiences from people with ADHD on Instagram, I tried an online test. Unlike at school, I wasn’t that happy to realise I had scored much higher than I expected. Of course, you should never trust these tests alone, but a private diagnosis confirmed the results. The NHS would have required me to wait over two years, which is ironic when you have an attention deficit! After the initial shock, however, this diagnosis was a relief.…

NEW PROGRAMMES FREE CREATOR STAGE For the content creator and the pro creative alike, the Creator Stage will offer a whole realm of ideas for content creation. Then let your imagination run riot in our playground, with funky sets, optical illusions and giant props - bring your friends and have fun! COMING SOON VIDEO HUB Combining the best brands and expertise in video, the Video Hub will showcase video kit and offer the opportunity to discover more about filmmaking - whether your ambition is adding video to your services or becoming the next Netflix chart-topper. SUPER STAGE ■SATURDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 13:15-14:30 Chase Jarvis - £12 The extraordinary power of creativity applied 15:30-16:45 Colin Prior - £12 A state of imagination ■SUNDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 13:15-14:30 Cristina Mittermeier - £12 Enoughness 15:30-16:30…