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My dream photo kit
With help from used camera gear specialists MPB, we've created an expert photographer's fantasy camera kitbag
Career advice
This issue, Claire Gillo looks at the logistics behind running a photography business and talks to an events photographer
YOUR BEST SUMMER LANDSCAPES
Master the challenging lighting conditions of the harsh summer sun to maximise the tone and dynamic range
BEHIND THE CROWN
Chris Jackson talks about what it takes to be the photographic companion of the British Royal Family
PORTRAIT RETOUCHING WORKSHOP
Create beautifully characterful images with our guide to professional portrait post-processing
How do I get into events photography?
Jules Renahan, owner of Jules Renahan Photography and co-founder of PhotoHound, tells us what to expect when photographing events
OM System OM-1 Mark II
James Artaius finds the OM-1 Mark II has features that you wish your camera did
THE LEICA Q3 APPEARS IN BOLD NEW COLOUR OPTIONS
There are 24 striking tones - but they're only available in Singapore for now
COULD YOU TAKE A PHOTO LIKE THESE TO WIN A SHARE OF £1M?
Entries are open for HIPA, the world's richest photography competition
LUMIX S 28-200MM F/4-7.1 MACRO OIS
Panasonic's compact and lightweight superzoom makes a strong case for being the only lens you need to pack for your travels
MASTER MONOCHROME
Discover the captivating qualities of black-and-white photography, and learn how to master the genre in the age of digital technology
CAPTURE PERFECT LIGHT
Mike Harris explains how a little planning and lot of patience can boost your chances of capturing stunning landscape lighting
HOW TO...MASTER LUMINOSITY MASKS
James Paterson shows you how to get to grips with Photoshop Channels, and make use of our 10 free actions
HOW TO...ADD A TOUCH OF FLARE
Create lens flare effects in Affinity Photo, and master shapes, live filters, and colour tools with James Paterson
CREATIVE WAYS TO USE SHUTTER SPEED
Master the art of controlling shutter speed to create beautiful works of art
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Mike Harris shows you how to capture stunning portraits on location and in golden light
ASTRHORI UNVEILS BUDGET PORTRAIT PRIME FOR NIKON
Super-affordable 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF lens is now available for Z mount
FUJINON GF 30MM F5.6 T/S
A stunning tilt-shift optic for Fujifilm's medium-format GFX system
Messing about on the water
Wendy Evans heads to her local regatta to capture all the action of competitive rowing
The art of seeing
With iPhone photography and 'appropriated art', Benedict Brain continues his creative journey
Night portraits
Wendy Evans roams the city streets after dark, armed with a camera and a flashgun
Replacing backgrounds using AI
Wendy Evans explains how to use Photoshop's Generative Fill to create entirely new image backgrounds
Reader gallery
Show us how you've been getting creative by sending us your best shots and we'll print the pick of the bunch every month
Ethnic markets
Wendy Evans aims to capture the colour and character of marketplaces in faraway lands
STREAMS AND WATERFALLS
How to capture dynamic inland landscapes that burst with energy, with James Abbott
Breaking the rules
More tips for top scenics by Mark Bauer and Ross Hoddinott
Siobhán Doran
A series of images from the book Houses that Sugar Built gave this Irish photographer a category win at 2024's Sony World Photography Awards. Niall Hampton finds out more
Hotshots
Professional winners from the Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Photoshop's new generative AI tools explained
Get to grips with the new Generate Image feature and AI tools for jaw-dropping results
How to make eyes pop in portraits
If the eyes don't have it, then here's how to fix things using Lightroom Classic