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STORY BEHIND THE STILL
About the shot: As a professional photographer, working with clients can often put a halt to your own creative ideas.
Zhiyun launches heavyweight gimbal
Chinese company reveals its latest Crane 4 gimbal for smoother video with enhanced stabilisation
Nikon launches two new telephoto zooms
New Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR and Z 70-180mm f/2.8 telephoto optics take Nikon's mirrorless lens lineup to new heights
Leica's L-mount alliance recruits Samyang and ASTRODESIGN
The L-mount lens mount alliance now has two new members. After Leica, Sigma, Panasonic, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH and DJI, the sixth member will be ASTRODESIGN Inc, a Japanese manufacturer of high-end audio-visual equipment.
SONY UNVEILS ITS LATEST HYBRID A6700 AND FE 70-200MM F/4 MACRO G II LENS
After plenty of rumours, Sony announces the Sony a6/00, the latest in its range of compact hybrid cameras, and overhauls a popular telephoto lens
ACCESSORIES
A collection of the best fun-yet-functional products out there for photographers
Sony ZV-E1
Gareth Bevan discovers a compact and powerful vlogging camera, but wonders whether its limited features can justify such a high price
Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Ideal for astro, this Sigma boldly goes where no 14mm lens has gone before
Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Matthew Richards discovers that this DXZ-system lens is a vlogger's delight
FIERY ENERGY
For passion and energy, you can't beat live events. James Bridle travels the world capturing these jaw-dropping moments,
Photo CV
We profile an expert photographer's for insight on becoming established career journey in the industry
Blend exposures
Use the Luminosity Range Mask to optimise both sky and foreground
Shoot abstract
Use the technique of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) to capture scenes in a creative and artistic way
Sizzling summer landscapes
Work with harsh light and long exposure effects in the middle of the day
SHOOT GALACTIC
Take a trip into the cosmic world of astrophotography and learn how to create pictures that are truly out of this world
CAPTURE STUNNING COLOUR
Hone your shooting and editing skills to capture a fuller range of colours in complex lighting
NATURAL LIGHT DIET
Peter Fenech meets Leonora Brebner to talk food photography, lighting and the power of cocktail sticks and tweezers as pro tools
Profoto A2
The Profoto A2 is a powerful lens-sized light that’s portable and perfect for professionals who travel a lot. Hannah Rooke takes a closer look
Leica M11 Monochrom
Leica’s iconic black and white camera is back and better than ever, but Gareth Bevan wonders whether its feature set is worth over £8,000
CATSDOG PHOTOGRAPHY
Discover the creative minds of two pet photographers whose colourful portraits capture the character of their canine models
Will AI destroy my photography business?
Journalist, SheClicks founder and tech guru Angela Nicholson discusses her view on AI technology and where she sees the industry heading in the future
SET UP YOUR FIRST PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Displaying your work in a gallery can be a daunting experience, but Dan Mold is here to help you get started
Add atmosphere in Lightroom
Use Texture, Clarity and Dehaze for an ethereal look
Add borders quickly and easily
Use Photoshop's Canvas Size to apply precise borders and add some title text
Create shadow art
Control the light to bring out the geometric shapes of everyday objects through skilful shadow transformation
Digitise printed memories
Revive precious prints while adding colour to bring your memories into the digital age Difficulty level: Intermediate Time taken: 3 hours
SHOOT SMART
Out and about without your usual camera kit? Try harnessing the power of your smartphone
PRO TIPS TO MASTER EXPOSURE
Capture better detail, colour and drama by controlling the light intensity
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Is this the birth of a new pro standard focal range?
Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VXD
Matthew Richards tries out this budget-friendly, pro-grade, telephoto superzoom