City break photo skills
Ready to leave lockdowns behind and explore the city with your camera? Find fresh ideas and inspiration with our ultimate urban guide.

Creative project
Learn how to shoot and edit edgy fashion portraits using just one light off-camera. The setup is minimal, but the results are effective.

Pro analysis
We examine a magical environmental portrait from pro shooter Alessandro Di Cicco and look at the kit and creativity needed to achieve it..

CREATIVE COMPOSITIONS
Go beyond the basics for frames that tell a story

SECRET WAYS TO USE SHOOTING MODES
Think you know your camera? Think again!

THE WORLD’S BEST PHOTO GEAR
Find your dream cameras and lenses in our leaderboard

Photo CV
New York-based photographer and conceptual artist, Kuzma Vostrikov explains how he became established in his field.

Landscape post-processing
Take your scenic images to the next level with Peter Fenech, who shows us how to apply natural editing techniques to your shots.

Career feature
When upgrading your gear, do you stick with the same brand, switch to a new one or opt to straddle different systems? With help from pro Dan Mold, we assess all your options..

Photo CV
This month, we feature a special guest in photography legend Scott Kelby, who explains why he’s looking forward to TPS.

Creative project
Capture expansive, detail-rich urban panoramic shots in challenging conditions with our shooting and editing tutorial..

Lightroom tutorial
Finely control isolated colours in images using Lightroom’s Color Mixer and Hue, Saturation and Luminance tools.

Creative project
Capture stellar images of the night sky, even in light-polluted urban areas, with astrophotography expert Josh Dury and his key shooting and editing techniques..

Photoshop tutorial: Add a popular surreal blur effect to your woodland shots using a combination of filters and creative layer masking techniques

Affinity Photo tutorial
Take advantage of Affinity Photo’s powerful frequency separation tools to create impactful portrait images with smooth but natural skin texture

In the spotlight
Kim Bunermann meets portrait and events pro Vince Preston for insight on how to excel at on-location photo shoots and on building the confidence to succeed in your career.

Panasonic Lumix G9 II
A Micro Four Thirds flagship, but is it a format we should still care about, asks Gareth Bevan.

Master your filters
Know your neutral density filters from your circular polarisers? Peter Fenech explains how to use them for a more professional look.

Lightroom tutorial
Tempted to push up ISO for those low-light shots but worried about the resulting image noise? Shoot high ISO with confidence using Lightroom’s Denoise feature.

Career feature
Looking to make the leap into professional photography later in life or after a longestablished career? Dan Mold explains some of the things you may need to consider first..

Autumn landscapes
Capture the beauty of autumn’s seasonal colours with landscape photographer Ross Hoddinott and his ten essential pro tips.

Course to success
Peter Fenech meets university student Pawel Konkol in Dublin to discover whether studying for a photography degree could help you reach your long-term career goals.

Career feature
Don’t sell yourself short when attempting to market your best photographic work. In this feature, Dan Mold explains how to calculate the perfect price for your shots..

The power of RAW
In part 5 of our Pro Masterclass series, Peter Fenech explores the benefits of shooting in the versatile RAW file format.

Creative project
Learn how to shoot easy one-light portraits in the studio and use frequency separation to get the most out of the editing process.

Master macro
In part 4 of our Pro Masterclass Series, Ross Hoddinott explores the core skills for creating magnificent macro masterpieces.

Creative project
Learn how to shoot cinematic portraits in any location by mastering creative film-like portraits with a timeless lighting style.

Affinity Photo tutorial
Get the focus right by using the Live Filters feature in Affinity Photo to create or enhance a depth-of-field effect in your portraits..

Master colour
In part 3 of our Pro Masterclass Series, Peter Fenech explores the core skills you will need to master colour under complex lighting.

Affinity Photo tutorial
Use the Luminosity Range Mask and Paintbrush Tool to subtly blend images for balanced foreground and sky exposures..

Photo CV
We profile New York City-based architectural fine-art photographer Andrew Prokos for insight into his successful career path.

Lightroom tutorial
Get creative with the Texture, Clarity and Dehaze tools to create an atmospheric, ethereal alternative to the Orton effect, for your images of misty landscapes.

Master exposure
In part 2 of our Pro Masterclass Series, Jeremy Flint explores the core skills for controlling brightness, colour and detail..

Golden hour landscapes
The moments around sunrise and sunset are the golden hours for landscapes. In part one of this masterclass series, we give you all the pro tips for creating sensational shots.  

Creative project
Making the impossible possible in macro photography by merging images to capture incredible detail and amazing backgrounds.

Shooting tutorial
With the Northern Lights likely to become more common in the UK, we’ll show you how to capture this spectacular light show..

Hidden camera features
Thinking of an upgrade? Before you do, dive into your camera’s settings and unlock a host of hidden features and transformative tools.

Creative Project
Turn night into day by using the full moon and your camera’s astrophotography settings for some surreal landscape shots.

Sweet spot
Peter Fenech visits Sugar Studios in south-east London to discover the secrets of top-tier commercial photography..

Better black & white
Kav Dadfar offers his ten tips for creating dramatic monochrome images in almost any location and lighting conditions.

Creative Project
Dallian Macadam explains how to create mesmerising cinematic action images with miniature figures and a few household items..

Create your own look
Build your own unique photographic style by learning our top shooting and editing techniques that make your images stand out.

Creative Project
Master high-contrast monochrome portraits using simple lighting techniques and just two lights, a softbox and a bowl reflector..

Photoshop tutorial
Although many professionals prefer shooting in RAW format, if you don’t or can’t, then we’ll show you how to process your JPEGs like RAW files in this Photoshop tutorial.

Adventure photography
From trekking in the mountains to walking your local city streets, Jeremy Flint helps you to master the art of adventure photography.

Print and share
Your photo filing system is only as good as the storage you use, so here are our tips on the best way to safely store your images..

Gear of the Year 2022
From the top cameras, the latest lenses or the most useful accessories, we’ve visited the archives to bring you the best of 2022.

Creative Project
James Abbot gives you the lowdown on adding an extra dimension to your landscape images by getting down low.

Career feature
Being a successful photographer requires many sources of income, one of which could be paid promotions. We look at the do’s and don’ts of working with affiliates..

Urban landscapes
Our cities are rich in photo opportunities, but think outside the box and you will capture images of superior energy and colour.

Creative Project
Graeme Green explains the tricks and techniques you will need to capture and edit amazing images of birds in flight.

Lightroom tutorial
HDR has gained a bad name in photography, but use this process in Lightroom to achieve a natural blend of sky and foreground..

The beauty of fashion
From the runway to street fashion – get ahead in the world of fashion photography with our useful tips and behind-the-scenes insight.

Career feature
One key to running a successful photography business is organisation. Dan Mold shares his tips on keeping things running smoothly.

Canon EOS R7
Canon’s flagship APS-C format mirrorless is aimed at experienced enthusiasts. Angela Nicholson looks at what it has to offer..

Photocrowd
The winning shots from our latest dramatic black and white competition, with Photocrowd.

Woodland wonders
Discover how to master stunning woodland and forest scenes with dynamic details and vibrant colours in every season.

Creative project
Ross Hoddinott’s step-by-step guide on how to transform seascapes into artistic results..

High-speed photography
Master high-speed shooting skills and learn how to capture the action using your camera’s AF settings for once-in-a-lifetime shots.

Creative project
Open up previously inaccessible locations by using your drone to capture stunning low-level aerial landscape shots.

Print & share
The Photography Show is back for four days in September. We preview some of the highlights of the event and offer some networking advice, so you can get the most out of your visit.

The gallery
Out-of-this-world photos from the shortlist for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2022.

Environmental portraits
Get out of the studio and learn how to capture dramatic environmental portraits, making the most of tricky lighting, colour and backgrounds..

Field macro techniques
Nature and wildlife photographer Geraint Radford explains how to get up close and personal with bugs, beetles and insects.

Motion blur
Inject some motion into your fast-paced action images by getting to grips with auto-focus and exposure settings.

DJI Mini 3 Pro
DJI’s latest addition to its drone range is light enough to avoid stricter regulations, but does it deliver for serious shooting? Angela Nicholson takes to the skies to find out..

Travel masterclass
With help from the experts, we’ll show you how to plan, shoot and edit engaging travel images with a commercial edge.

Creative project
Ross Hoddinott offers his top tips on capturing beautifully backlit bugs and butterfly images.

Shot of the month
Celebrate and wonder at another stunning shot from the Digital Photographer insta community.

Understand your lenses
Get to grips with the tech and terminology of your optics. We’ll help you make wise buying choices and get more from the lenses you have.

Creative project
Tom Calton shows you how to capture studio quality portraits in the bright sunshine with just a few bits of kit and some easy shooting steps..

Modern wildlife photography : Find out how to take impactful images, from wide-angles to close-ups, as well as how to use your work to tell a story and evoke change

Wildlife superzooms: For wildlife photography, a long lens keeps your options open and your wild animals frame-filling. We test four of the latest and
greatest optics, from Canon, Nikon and Tamron...

The gallery
Discover blooming good photos from the latest International Garden Photographer of the Year.

Creative project
Set up effective studio-style lighting in a small space – perfect for portraiture at home.

Shoot like a pro
Join photographer Joas Souza in London as he shares tips on how to make street photography a profitable and sustainable business..

Shot of the month
This month’s image showcases a crystal clear view of the High Tatra Mountains in Poland.

Dramatic black & white
From scouting locations to using the elements to your advantage, everything you need to know when capturing dynamic landscapes.

Career feature
Photo agent Mark George shares advice for editing your portfolio, why quality always wins over quantity, plus a rare selection of photographs from Sir Don McCullin.

Pro techniques for 2022
As camera technology improves, should you adapt your technique with the times? We reveal the latest trends you should know in 2022.

Atmospheric landscapes
From scouting locations to using the elements to your advantage, everything you need to know when capturing dynamic landscapes.

Shoot like a pro
We visited Dublin-based wedding and portrait photographer Nicola Webster and got some tips on how to create the perfect family portrait.

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Digital Photographer Magazine - Issue 243

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