Photography is a bit of a contradiction in that, since its inception, cameras at their core have remained largely unchanged in functionality, and yet have also been revolutionised to unimaginable heights, certainly by 19th century standards.
At their heart, cameras are still light-tight boxes that capture tonal variation in different parts of a scene, still using a combination of aperture and shutter speed, and latterly, digital imaging sensor sensitivity called ISO.
But at the same time, Canon EOS camera technology has showcased how this can evolve and be used in contemporary ways that demands we regularly reassess our creative approach. As new EOS camera and lens technologies are introduced, and classic features become enhanced, we can now achieve images that were previously impossible. With this comes artistic innovation, and we should be putting all of these new tools to good use.
Photographic styles also change along with the ever-improving Canon cameras, lenses and image-editing software.
Over the following pages, we have compiled some of the latest and relevant pro photography techniques, which you can use to capture your own images that stand out from the crowd…
Back-button focusing
Speed up your work by reassigning AF tasks
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TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENSES
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SIGMA 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN IC
This is Sigma's first Canon RF mount lens - and the six-year wait has been worth it for this pocket-sized powerhouse
Create cinematic stunners
Master the tools in DPP to deliver drama and a cinematic feel for powerful images
Operation: Night Hunter
Anthony was out until 2am photographing Tawny Owls hunting for supper in the dark set myself the target of photographing Tawny Owls at night.
Fix 'flat' autumn images in Lightroom
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The art of copying art
James Paterson shows you how to use your Canon gear to capture artwork and paintings the right way with simple camera and lighting skills
Searching for snakes
Jim travels to Thailand in search of snakes and the newly classified Tenasserim Pit Viper - all in 100% humidity!
ELLIE ROTHNIE
Lauren Scott catches up with the awardwinning wildlife pro photographer Ellie Rothnie. She’s now a Canon Ambassador, and creates content while her photography still reveals stunning skill and fieldcraft...
YORKSHIRE'S DELIGHTFUL DALES
This month we pair up landscape pro Paul Grogan with PhotoPlus reader Stephen for a photo tour around the picturesque Yorkshire Dales
Letting go with composition
How a walk to Side Pike in the Lake District changed my approach and my attitude to using pure instinct for image construction