Scanning ahead...

Jon Devo reveals why medium-format could be the progressive photographer’s choice in the not-so-distant future

Shot of the month

Ron Timehin explores mystical cityscapes as part of his book London Fog

Björn Persson

The acclaimed wildlife photographer talks to Graeme Green about creativity, conservation and connection

Perimeter

Quintin Lake hangs up his walking boots as his epic photo walk round the UK ends

Chloe Dewe Mathews

This photographer’s latest book reveals a new side to the Thames. Niall Hampton dives in

Behind the lens

SELENE MAGNOLIA Documentary photographer and animal rights activist seleneenamagnolia.com

Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR £699/$799

The most useful X-mount standard zoom? www.fujifilm.co.uk

Leica Q2 Monochrom

Why make a brilliant camera black-and-white only?

Nikkor Z 14‑24mm f/2.8 S

The trinity of fast Z-mount zooms is complete

Practise The Power Of Color Mixing

Explore these invaluable tools in Camera Raw, and make stunning colour shifts in photos

Water works

The enchanting images created by Christy Lee Rogers underwater are often compared with the work of the Old Master painters. Niall Hampton finds out more

Shot of the month

Christina Lauder scores a perfect 100 in the SWPP 20x16 Print Competition 2020

Scanning ahead…

Jon Devo explores the trend of taking photos within virtual environments

Retouch a female portrait

Get your model looking her best with the help of new tools in Lightroom and Camera Raw

Rankin

Over 25 years of stylish photography feature in Rankin’s new book Play. Steve Fairclough speaks to him about his approach to music and portraits

Perimeter

Quintin Lake makes his way through Essex as the end of his epic photo walk nears

Behind the lens

STORM reveals the driving forces behind her series of nude self-portraits

Home Studios Are Where The Art Is

David Shoukry works from a purpose-built studio next to his house. Niall Hampton discovers how David creates his distinctive editorial portraiture

Nikon Z 6II £1,999/$1,999

Evolution not revolution in this full-frame update

Shot of the month

Hark1karan captures life in a rural Punjab village through an intimate and human lens

The art of seeing

Benedict Brain explores plant portraits through the harsh beauty of the rose

TAKE YOUR BEST EVER PHOTOS IN 2021

Claire Gillo shares 29 ways to take your photography aspirations to the next level in the new year

Sony Alpha 7C £1,899/$1,799

A radically different look compared with other A7 models

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art £699/$799

A major redesign for L-mount and Sony E

In Focus

The latest photography news from around the globe

Hotshots

Selected images from the 2020 Aerial Photography Awards

Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM £979/$899

Massive reach in a compact package