The May 2013 issue of Australian Photography + digital is out now in newsagencies and in the iTunes store.
The May issue of Australian Photography + digital is chock full of photo and editing tips, photographer profiles, news, competitions, camera reviews and much more.
Our cover story this issue take a practical look at photographing seascapes, with author Janie News sharing 14 great tips to help you fill your memory cards with beautiful shots next time you visit your favourite slice of the Australian coastline.
For inspiration we talk to Scott Bridle who, among other things, is a helicopter pilot, cattle musterer, photographer and documentarian. He talks about his unusual CV and explains how he goes about capturing his remarkable aerial and ground-level images of the Australian Outback.
Also in the May issue, we interview four professional photographers about their experiences entering and winning major photo competitions. As they all point out there are a number of rewards that come from entering competitions, even if you don't win. And if you do it can be life changing. They share some fantastic tips to help you improve your chances.
If you're after a project to keep you busy until the next issue comes out, imaging guru Mark Galer has a fantastic step-by-step tutorial that explains how to create a sublime bleach bypass effect in Adobe Lightroom. The result is a soft, washed-out look – a cross between colour and black-and-white – that's popular in contemporary advertising and art photography.
In our Tested section we list the pros and cons of full-frame DSLR cameras and test two completely opposite cameras, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and the Lomo Belair 6 x 12.
We go behind the lens with Drew Hopper, who recounts the story of how he stumbled on a postcard-perfect view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at twilight and showcase the best images from our ‘Industrial’ photo challenge.
The print edition of Australian Photography + digital will be available in newsstands and via subscription this week. The iPad version is available at the App Store now. As well as extra links to video and websites the May edition includes extra images not published in the print edition.
