The August 2013 issue of Australian Photography + digital is
out now in newsagencies and on iPad.
The latest issue of Australian Photography + digital is
again packed with great stories to help you improve your photo techniques and fire up
your creative thinking.
Our annual education special issue has a comprehensive
overview of the top photography education institutions around the country, and on
the creative side we take a close look at how you can shoot into the sun and
produce inspirational silhouette-style images. Regular writer Dale Morris
offers up a range of tips which will help you to improve your ‘contre-jour’
(against the light) shots. Morris tells you what to look out for when trying
this approach, and more importantly, what to avoid!
Speaking of avoidance, we also publish the first part of a
two-part feature covering the increasingly onerous legal obligations today’s
shooters face – and what you need to know to avoid landing in trouble with various
authorities. In recent years public spaces have become a minefield for
photographers, and we’ve all heard stories about shooters who’ve been hassled
by overly zealous security types around places like public shrines or Sydney’s Opera House, as
well as the increasing number of restrictions in national parks like Uluru. All
these rules have a purpose, and despite the best efforts of some pro
photography groups, there seem to be more of them being applied. Our guest
writer Intellectual Property lawyer Sharon Givoni goes into detail about the
things you should know when you visit public places, or if you wish to shoot
for commercial purposes. It’s information you really need to know in these
litigious times, and Givoni explains it in terms you’ll understand.
On another tack, for those who are challenged in shooting
great portraits, they’ll find plenty of inspiration in this month’s profile on
veteran commercial and portrait photographer David Knight, who in recent years
has started to take a very different approach to his portraiture. He has a
fascinating story to tell, and our feature by Marc
Gafen includes many of Knight’s stunning images.
Those in the market for a large-format printer to show off
their images to greater effect will also take an interest in our round-up of
these pieces of kit by technical writer Peter Burian. Burian outlines the
features you should consider when you want to purchase this type of printer,
and then discusses what’s currently available from the various manufacturers.
Along with a ‘how to’ feature from Mark Galer on using spot
colour via post production, and a great ‘sea cave’ image in our ‘Behind the
Lens’ column explained by shooter Drew Hopper, this issue (as mentioned) also features
our annual listing of the top educational facilities around the country, along
with detailed advice on course options, requirements and costings. If you plan
to take up photography as a career, or you want to improve your technical
knowledge in specific aspects of the craft like black and white photography, or
digital post-production, this annual overview of our schools and institutions is
essential reading.
The print edition of Australian Photography + digital will
be available in newsstands and delivered to subscribers later this week. The
iPad version is available at the App Store now.
