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KEEP YOUR PHOTO BUSINESS ORGANISED
Running a photography business can be tough. Dan Mold shares his top tips to help you stay organised and keep things running smoothly
Capture stunning portraits in natural light
Great portraits needn’t mean expensive studio kit. Jeremy Flint explains how to achieve impressive results with just natural light and a prime lens
THE BEAUTY OF FASHION
The concept of fashion and the ideal of beauty are themes that have captivated society for centuries. Inspired by music, films and events, the fashion world is constantly changing, either reflecting current trends or, in many cases, setting new ones. The world of fashion photography is a tough and varied one. All the skills required in fashion photography are widely applicable to other genres, with creativity and technical knowledge the only essential basics, though organisation and communication also contribute significantly to good results.
SHOOT WINTER SCENES
Master the elements to capture the colour, light and atmosphere of minimalist frozen landscapes
STREET WISE
Peter Fenech explores historical Bath with Alistair Campbell to discover the essentials of street photography
Panasonic LUMIX S 18mm F1.8
Extra wide and bright, the Lumix L-Mount prime is a favourite in the making
Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S
With wide and medium telephoto perspectives, is this a must-have pro optic?
Oppo Find X5 Pro
Will Hasselblad cameras tempt professionals to this premium smartphone?
How do I run a business with multiple areas?
Rebecca Peake of Peake Photography on how to balance the demands of capturing both newborns and newlyweds
Career advice
Claire Gillo offers advice on backpacks and used kit, plus gets pro tips on running a diverse business
Dig deeper with Tone Curve in Lightroom
Apply targeted detail recovery using the Parametric Tone Curve
Pseudo infrared in Photoshop
Transform your brightly lit summer images with this fun technique
LONG EXPOSURE FLASH
Get creative by using flashlight to combine both frozen and abstract elements in one shot
Laowa launches two macro cine lenses
These macro cine lenses for Super35 and full frame cameras have T-stops not F-stops, and follow focus
Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 unveiled
The Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 smartphones feature ‘computational photography’ features powered by Google’s new Tensor G2 chip
DxO PhotoLab 6 brings DeepPRIME XD and a new ReTouch tool
PhotoLab 6 is the latest version of DxO’s RAW processing, lens correction and editing software for photographers.
What is mentoring and what can I get out of it?
Creative photographer Charlotte Bellamy shares why she enjoys mentoring and the benefits it can bring to your practice
Career advice
Claire Gillo offers advice on watermarking and photo books, plus gets pro tips on mentoring
NEW PERSPECTIVES ON URBAN PHOTOGRAPHY
Discover unique perspectives in unfamiliar cities with Sergio Castiglione’s artistic take on urban spaces
6 WAYS TO CUT COSTS FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Claire Gillo shares her money-saving ideas to help you budget for your business and save with the increase in living costs
How to create richer colours
Saturate colours with more natural results using the Calibration controls
Add creative blur in Photoshop
Learn how to create a diffuse glow effect while maintaining natural colours
Use your drone like a flying tripod
Capture low-level aerial images to open up otherwise inaccessible locations
FIVE PRO STYLES FOR PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
Master the art of product lighting and styling for incredible commercial shots and transferable skills
CAPTURE THE ACTION
Master high-speed skills for once-in-a -lifetime shots
PORTRAITS WITH PURPOSE
Editor Peter Fenech joins photographer Phil Barker to explore what it takes to capture editorial portraits for a magazine brief
Phase One XT camera gets new tilt lens
The XT-Rodenstock 40mm Tilt lens is landscape-ready
Canon launches two full-frame RF mount lenses
The new close-focusing RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro and RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lenses are compact and relatively affordable
NIKON UNVEILS THE Z 30
Nikon’s latest Z-series camera is pitched firmly at vloggers and content creators
Canon RF 16mm F/2.8 STM
This diminutive prime has become a staple RF lens for pros and enthusiasts