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Exhibitions

JANUARY’S BEST ART SHOWS

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January 2022
Artists & Illustrators

Animals In Acrylic

Instead of tackling a single wildlife portrait, Hashim Akib reveals how a more complicated group of animals offers the chance for a more painterly approach

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7 mins  |
Winter 2021
A PLACE IN THE SUN
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A PLACE IN THE SUN

We’re usually told to keep our subjects out of direct sunlight, but with the right skills a sunny spot can lead to fantastic portraits, as James Paterson demonstrates

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6 mins  |
December 09, 2021
HOW TO... BUILD BETTER IMAGES
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HOW TO... BUILD BETTER IMAGES

James Paterson takes architectural shots to the next level by building up local adjustments in Camera Raw

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1 min  |
December 09, 2021
Artists & Illustrators

Alan McGowan

Following in the footsteps of the masters, this Glaswegian artist and tutor has developed an expressive approach to figurative painting traditions

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7 mins  |
Winter 2021
NEW MITAKON SPEEDMASTER IS A FAST FULL-FRAME PRIME
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NEW MITAKON SPEEDMASTER IS A FAST FULL-FRAME PRIME

90mm f/1.5 optic promises great low-light peformance for a lot less than a Leica

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1 min  |
December 09, 2021
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LAOWA ARGUS 35MM F/0.95 FFII

Beautiful bokeh and incredible depth of field

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2 mins  |
December 09, 2021
MINIATURE MARVELS
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MINIATURE MARVELS

An amateur wildlife photographer who’s been bitten by the macro bug teams up with a pro to photograph an abundance of miniature critters up-close

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10+ mins  |
December 09, 2021
SNAPS MADE IN HEAVEN: THE BEST IMAGES OF THE BIG DAY
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SNAPS MADE IN HEAVEN: THE BEST IMAGES OF THE BIG DAY

Winners of International Wedding Photographer or the Year 2021 are announced

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1 min  |
December 09, 2021
Atmospheric Perspective
Artists & Illustrators

Atmospheric Perspective

Figure Drawing author Jake Spicer continues his series on creating a sense of space in your drawings by looking at ways to employ this naturally occurring effect

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5 mins  |
January 2022
Follow Your Instincts
Artists & Illustrators

Follow Your Instincts

Jean Haines shows you how dividing a complex underwater subject into simple shapes and staying playful with your materials can result in lively, instinctive paintings

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4 mins  |
January 2022
SONY ALPHA 7 IV
Photography week

SONY ALPHA 7 IV

Not just another affordable all-rounder, but a real powerhouse

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7 mins  |
December 02, 2021
FEIYUTECH LAUNCHES NEW RANGE OF PRO GIMBALS
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FEIYUTECH LAUNCHES NEW RANGE OF PRO GIMBALS

Scorp and Scorp Pro are designed for videographers, vloggers and influencers

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1 min  |
December 02, 2021
HOW TO... MULTIPLY YOUR PIXELS
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HOW TO... MULTIPLY YOUR PIXELS

Explore Super Resolution, and double your image size with this AI-powered tool

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1 min  |
December 02, 2021
THE TIGER KINGS
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THE TIGER KINGS

Learn how to capture dramatic big cat photos on a UK safari, as a keen wildlife photographer gets a masterclass from pro Ben Hall

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10+ mins  |
December 02, 2021
A DAZZLING DISPLAY
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A DAZZLING DISPLAY

Mike Harris shows you how to capture an autumn landscape and use colour grading techniques to enhance the russet tones

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3 mins  |
December 02, 2021
THE EARTHLY LOCATIONS THAT LOOK LIKE ANOTHER PLANET
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THE EARTHLY LOCATIONS THAT LOOK LIKE ANOTHER PLANET

Photographer finds interstellar inspiration in dramatic landscapes of Namibia and Iceland

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1 min  |
December 02, 2021
XPOSURE
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XPOSURE

THE WEEK’S MOST INSPIRING READER PHOTOS

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1 min  |
December 02, 2021
LEE FILTERS ANNOUNCES THE CIRCULAR BIG STOPPER
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LEE FILTERS ANNOUNCES THE CIRCULAR BIG STOPPER

New LEE Elements range features round versions of five popular filters

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1 min  |
November 11, 2021
HOW TO... MASTER SHADOWS AND HIGHLIGHTS
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HOW TO... MASTER SHADOWS AND HIGHLIGHTS

This powerful tool has more to it than meets the eye, and it’s ideal for landscapes

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1 min  |
November 11, 2021
LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY
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LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Professional photographer Jordan Banks takes us through the process of capturing unique lifestyle images, and keeping clients happy

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10+ mins  |
November 11, 2021
Photography week

MOVE AWAY FROM AUTO

Jason Parnell-Brookes shows you how to leave the safety net of auto behind, and get creative with Aperture Priority mode

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3 mins  |
November 11, 2021
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
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TO INFINITY AND BEYOND

Turn your gaze heavenwards with these wide-angle primes, ideal for capturing the night sky

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10 mins  |
November 11, 2021
TUNNEL VISION IS THE BEST LANDSCAPE IMAGE OF 2021
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TUNNEL VISION IS THE BEST LANDSCAPE IMAGE OF 2021

Sunlit treescape wins contest celebrating UK’s countryside, heritage and urban life

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1 min  |
November 11, 2021
POLE POSITION POT SHOTS
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POLE POSITION POT SHOTS

Mike Harris proves that you don’t need to obtain trackside accreditation in order to capture professional-looking motorsports photographs

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3 mins  |
October 28, 2021
FUJIFILM GFX 50S II
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FUJIFILM GFX 50S II

A medium-format camera that might just tempt you away from full-frame

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8 mins  |
October 28, 2021
PAN-TASTIC: THESE ARE THE BEST BIG PICTURES OF 2021
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PAN-TASTIC: THESE ARE THE BEST BIG PICTURES OF 2021

Stunning images of Louisiana swamplands win Epson International Pano Awards

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1 min  |
October 28, 2021
SAMYANG ANNOUNCES 24-70MM F/2.8 FOR SONY E MOUNT
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SAMYANG ANNOUNCES 24-70MM F/2.8 FOR SONY E MOUNT

Lens maker celebrates 50th birthday with its first zoom optic

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2 mins  |
October 28, 2021
SIGMA UNVEILS T INY 18-50MM F/2.8 FOR APS-C MIRRORLESS
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SIGMA UNVEILS T INY 18-50MM F/2.8 FOR APS-C MIRRORLESS

Sigma has announced the new 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, a standard zoom lens for APS-C Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras that will also be available in an L-mount version. It’s the first time Sigma has made a zoom lens for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras.

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1 min  |
October 28, 2021
How To Shoot The Milky Way
Photography week

How To Shoot The Milky Way

Discover expert tips for capturing the night sky in all its glory, with astrophotographer Alyn Wallace

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10+ mins  |
October 28, 2021