CHANGING FACES

Peter Fenech meets Mel Esson to talk about the creative rewards and challenges of shooting a diverse range of styles and subjects

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?