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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