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PROVEN TECHNIQUES FOR CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF FIREWORKS

Snapping the perfect shot of a fireworks display involves more than just pointing and shooting.

7 COMPOSITION TIPS THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOS

If you've wondered why some photos just look better, one of the secrets is often the composition.

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: DINA BELENKO

In this issue, we interview Dina Belenko, the conceptual still life photographer whose work transcends the boundaries of imagination.

THE LOWDOWN ON THE SIGMA 15 MM F/1.4 ART FISHEYE LENS FOR SONY

Still, I don't want you to think I'm trying to give you the ol' bait-and-switch, so I'll say right from the top that this lens is quite pricey, and it's certainly not for everyone.

Taking snapshots seriously

The humble snap can provide as much of an insight into time, place and culture as any award-winning war photograph or epic landscape. John Wade explains how and why

Film favourites

We spoke to the passionate Analogue Wonderland community to find out what their go-to films are and why they love shooting with this classic medium

A vital insight

Overlooked for decades, the archive of one of Britain's greatest photographers is being brought together in a new book. Peter Dench finds out more

AF NIKKOR Film supremo

Interest in film photography is growing, and the Nikon F100 could be just the camera to help you explore it. John Gilbey explains why

Couple exposure

If shooting a wedding isn’t enough pressure, try adding film to the mix. Hollie Latham Hucker speaks to two wedding photographers who love capturing the celebrations of a big day with their analogue cameras

Lensbaby Sweet 22

This wideangle pancake lens produces a central spot of sharp focus surrounded by dramatic blur. Angela Nicholson has had some fun with it

Zanele Muholi

Visual activist Zanele Muholi's work is important and acclaimed. Back at the Tate after being cut short by lockdown, it's a must-see this year, says Amy Davies

Expired? You're hired!

If the relatively high cost of film is putting you off analogue shooting, what about trying expired film? Miles MyerscoughHarris discusses the appeal of expired film with Geoff Harris (no relation)

XCD Hasselblad 25mm F2.5 V

This ultra-wideangle lens is built for Hasselblad’s medium-format mirrorless cameras, such as the X2D 100C and 907X 100C. But how does it perform? Joshua Waller finds out

KEKS KM-Q light meter

This tiny light meter is perfect for vintage film cameras, says Andy Westlake

STUNNING IMAGES HIGHLIGHT EARTH'S NATURE IN DANGER

Photo of captive orangutan takes top prize in the Environmental Photography Award

SELFIE SERVICE!

James Paterson shows you all the top tips and tricks you need for an epic party photo booth setup

NIKON Z6 III PUTS A NEW EMPHASIS ON VIDEO

New model boasts world's first partially stacked sensor and a host of upgrades

YOUR BEST SUMMER LANDSCAPES

Master the challenging lighting conditions of the harsh summer sun to maximise colour and dynamic range

SIMULATE DEPTH OF FIELD

Learn how to use the Depth Blur filter to create a convincing depth of field effect and blur out distracting backgrounds

CANON RF-S 10-18MM F4.5-6.3 IS STM

A tiny lens with a big field of view

SONY A7C II

Sony updates its most compact full-frame photography camera

I'M CAUGHT IN A FLAP: MEET HECTOR THE CONFUSED POOCH

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announces its hilarious 2024 winners

SEEING DOUBLE

Edyta Rice shows you how to use reflections to balance and enhance landscape compositions

THE 10 BEST TOOLS & FEATURES IN PHOTOSHOP 2024

Polish your pictures to perfection with these essential editing tools in Photoshop CC. Dan Mold shares his 10 favourite tips and tricks

HOW TO...PERFECT YOUR COLOURS WITH HSL

James Paterson shows you how to enhance the colours in your photos by mastering this powerful Affinity Photo tool

NEW RF 35MM F1.4 IS CANON'S FIRST HYBRID PRIME LENS

Canon has launched the RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM multipurpose prime lens. The new lens is a follow-up to the popular EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM, and it comes with a few upgrades over its predecessor.

LUMIX GH7 IS PANASONIC'S NEW VIDEO POWERHOUSE

Successor to the GH6 arrives, with phase-detect AF among the upgrades

LIVING LANDSCAPES

Capture natural colour and a sense of motion in your scenic images

Create wet plate portraits

Recreate the collodion process for enhanced detail

THE STARMAN

Kim Bunermann meets Josh Dury to discuss the preparation for his astronomical shoots and how he overcomes challenges including flight cancellations, bad weather and light pollution