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CREATIVE COMPOSITES

Blending image components is an art form. Learn the skills needed to light, shoot and edit composite images to control colour and detail

FIELD MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES

Discover the fascinating world of macro photography and learn how to capture images of bugs, insects, plants and fungi in the wild

DJI LAUNCHES TWO NEW GIMBALS

The DJI RS 3 and RS 3 Pro gimbals could revolutionise the way you shoot video

CAPTURE HARSH LIGHT LANDSCAPES

Learn to master metering, exposure and composition in strong sunlight

PREMJITH NARAYANAN

To satisfy his need for speed, petrolhead Premjith has never missed a Formula 1 race at the Bahrain circuit

TOP FIVE TIPS FOR GOING VIRAL

A social media presence is now a must for aspiring professional photographers, Claire Gillo shares her advice on getting noticed

All a bit of a blur

Get to grips with AF and exposure to inject motion into your fast-paced action images

THE BEST OF SMARTPHONE SUCCESS

The winners of our latest contest with Photocrowd have been revealed

Cokin NX Series Filter System

Cokin's latest filter system shows that the company can adapt and compete in the modern photographic market

CREATIVITY TAKES FLIGHT

How your smartphone camera makes any moment the right moment

Success story

Peter Fenech visits commercial photographer Gavin Forster to learn how adaptability is key to thriving in the marketplace

REUNIONS

Chris Porsz tells the story of how he tracked down people he'd first photographed over 40 years ago for his new book Reunions 2

TRAVEL MASTERCLASS

Discover how to plan, shoot and edit imaginative and engaging travel images with a commercial edge

Eliminate flare with two exposures

Blend exposures and use simple techniques to control stray light

Make your portraits more dynamic

Add a creative element to the scene by offering your models something to interact with

ERIKA VALKOVICOVA

Epic landscape images from a traveller with wanderlust who's always on the lookout for the next big adventure

Create vintage pastel colours

Shift HSL values to achieve candy colours in Lightroom

QUALIFICATION QUERIES

Photography may not require entry qualifications, but Claire Gillo looks at the options available and how they can make a difference to your career

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FLASH

Master the art of professional flash photography, both indoors and outdoors

BACKLIT MACRO INSECTS

Follow Ross Hoddinott's top tips for capturing beautiful backlit images of bugs and butterflies

UNDERSTAND YOUR LENSES

Get to grips with the tech and terminology of the optics on your wishlist to ensure you pick the best ones for your photography

Use Lightroom Calibration creatively

Shift the way RGB pixels in your images appear to apply creative colour effects in Lightroom

Tame wild foliage in Lightroom

Use Hue, Saturation, and Luminosity to achieve natural-looking greens

SUPER-TELE LENSES

For birds and timid creatures, you need a super-telephoto lens. Here are some top options

TRAVEL AND TULIPS

Benedict Brain reflects on what it is to find inspiration - at home and away

Master Outdoor Portraits

Discover how to capture studio quality portraits in the harsh summer sun with minimal equipment

HUMAN NATURE

Portrait and documentary pro Gareth Iwan Jones on having an open mind and reconnecting with nature

The brand identity

Peter Fenech visits Rosie Parsons to learn about her unique VIP photoshoot experiences tailored towards high-flying women in business

Desaturation in Photoshop

Reduce saturation the smart way with complete control over the result

How to improve your bird photos

From sharp portraits to subjects in flight, learn the tips and tricks needed to capture stunning images of our feathered friends