Thankfully we’re seeing more restrictions being lifted during the pandemic, and at the time of writing, in the UK we’re able to get out more each day with friends and family at a social distance, and that means new opportunities for improving your Canon camera skills. So whether you’re getting up for early morning walks to capture close-ups of local nature, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen and want to capture tasty photos, our three Canon pros reveal the best ways to take shots to savour. If you’re staying in the garden, there’s always wildlife worth photographing, or if you’re getting set up at home to capture some cool portraits of the family, we have top pro techniques for you.
21 TOP TIPS FROM THE PROS
Capture captivating close-ups
Photograph local wildlife and insects
Learn how the pros have managed to keep working during lockdown
Take tasty shots of foods
Photograph your family and update your website
THE PROS
Jean Philippe Baudey
Expert food photographer
Jean (aka JP) has 30 years experience in the food industry with 20 years as a head chef, but 10 years ago he swapped cookers for cameras, and has been taking sensational food pictures ever since. During the lockdown he’s been shooting from a studio in his garage, and has had work from food companies and regular clients as they all want new photos to sell products online. www.fayditphotography.com
Guy Edwardes
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7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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