In the December 2013 issue of Australian Photography + digital we go behind the scenes on the set of Game of Thrones, share 12 great tips to help you shoot beautiful pictures of buildings, offer up a step-by-step tutorial on split toning in Adobe Lightroom, recommend more than 45 great gifts for Christmas, and much more!
Helen Sloan may well have one of the most coveted jobs in photography today. The principal photographer on the HBO TV show Game of Thrones, Sloan is not only responsible for shooting the action on set but for producing many of the still images that are used to promote the show around the world. In the December issue of AP she talks about her career so far, shares her best photo tips, and explains what it’s like to work on one of the world’s biggest television drama.
While modern cameras are getting better at handling noise, it still pays to know what your noise-reduction options are – both in camera and in post-production. In this issue we show you how to get the most out of your camera at high ISOs.
If you’ve ever wondered how to take great architectural photos, we’ve put together 12 great tips to help you produce stunning shots next time you hit the streets. From lens choice to perspective, leading lines and camera settings, there’s plenty of good advice to inspire your next project.
Our step-by-step project this month is all about colour effects, with an emphasis on split toning. Imaging guru Mark Galer walks you through the techniques he uses in Lightroom, and shows you how you can use split toning to subtly change the mood and character of your photos.
What December issue would be complete without a Christmas Gift Guide? Take the pain out of Christmas shopping this year with the best gift guide this side of the North Pole. With more than 45 awesome photo-centric gifts to choose from – including cameras, kayaks (that’s right, for photographers!), lighting equipment, custom photobooks, photo printers, filters, bags, memory cards, colour management tools, tripods, tripod heads and more – this year’s christmas shopping should be child’s play.
Also in this issue: Wildlife photographer Juergen Freund recalls a remarkable encounter with the world’s biggest fish; Frans Lanting takes a flight in a light aircraft and discovers a unique and abstract landscape; The Image Doctor; Camera Buyer’s Guide; the best images from our ‘shadows and silhouettes’ photo competition.
The December 2013 issue of Australian Photography + digital is out now in newsagencies, on iPad and via subscription.
