CATEGORIES

BUY, LEASE OR RENT?

When investing in expensive, high-end and professional camera equipment, is it better to own it outright or to hire the kit whenever you need it? We explore the pros and cons of each option

PHOTO EDITORS

Photoshop was once essential, but now we need more than layers and masks. We test ten of the best photo-editing packages around

Remove lens distortion like a pro in Photoshop

Enjoy control and optimal image quality with the Adaptive Wide Angle Filter

Pro techniques you need to master in 2022

As technology changes, so should your creative approach. We round up the essential pro secrets for success this year

JONATHAN ROGERS

The landscape photographer on starting out in the business and giving up chasing likes on social media

SHOOTING FILM IN 2022 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Given the convenience and quality of digital, why have some professional photographers, including Matt Parry, returned to film... and is it something we should consider?

Correct distortion in Lightroom

Who needs a tilt-shift lens when fixing distortion is this easy?

Child's Play

Peter Fenech visits Nicola Webster to learn about her approach to child and family portraiture and the importance of having fun

BEYOND THE CLICHÉS

Benedict Brain on taking inspiration from his favourite images

Atmospheric landscapes

Use the elements to your advantage and discover how subject choice, camera settings and the right conditions can come together to create dynamic scenes

Adding a flash of colour to your portraits

Adding a subtle splash of colour to your portrait photography can help create a more edgy image. Difficulty level: intermediate Time taken: 90 minutes

HUMAN INTEREST

From presidents, actors and tech pioneers to orphans and earthquake survivors, American photographer Doug Menuez has spent 40 years photographing stories about our shared humanity

Zhiyun Crane-M3

Small, light and suitable for action cams, smartphones and mirrorless cameras

STEVE JOBS AND A STUPID IDEA

Sometimes you have to stand up and fight for your ideas, says Doug Menuez

PORTRAIT Wonderland

Contemporary artist Claire Luxton shares behind-the-scenes insight from her studio and explains how she creates one of her instantly recognisable fine-art portraits

Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm’s ‘little giant’ has been given an upgrade in the form of the X-T30 II, Angela Nicholson investigates

BUDGET WIDE-ANGLE PRIMES

A wide-angle prime is considered a must-have for many photographers, Here, we test four of the best low-cost options for mirrorless full-frame cameras

LIGHTROOM TUTORIAL: Speed up editing in Lightroom

Shave hours off your editing time by creating presets in Lightroom

Dramatic Black & White

Pro Jeremy Walker explores how to get more from monochrome photography when shooting landscapes, portraits and urban scenes

FINDING YOUR VOICE

Photographic agent Mark George has represented the likes of Richard Avedon and Sir Don McCullin. Here, he explains why you need to create a unique style and how to go about it

A day at the BALLET

Lauren Scott joins Clive Booth at the Birmingham Royal Ballet to capture portraits of the Cuban-British director and dancer Carlos Acosta CBE

Only Human

Travel photographer Matteo Carta discusses his mission to convey in pictures the importance of cultural diversity in a modernising world.

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

This new offering from Panasonic appears as one of the most capable video-centric mirrorless cameras we’ve seen yet.

Kick-Start Your Photography Business

Learn to minimise your start-up costs and make your business profitable from the beginning.

Fujifilm Expands GFX System With Lens And Accessories

Telephoto optic is the longest GF lens yet.

Discover The Secrets Of Black & White

Seven skills to master monochrome

Miniature Masterpiece

Ashraful Arefin explains what moves him to capture small-scale scenes full of light and colour

Phase One XF IQ3 Trichromatic

A camera designed to capture the highest colour fidelity possible for photographers who need the very best.

Sony RX10 Mark IV

The RX10 line has already welcomed three popular models, but with a sky-high asking price, this latest iteration must impress.

PortraitPro 17

Tweak your portraits to perfection with this professional-level software package