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This month, our technique editor has been searching for inspiration for the new year ahead, interviewing five category winners of the IPA POTY Awards for a feature on getting a winning approach, starting on p36 of the magazine. Meanwhile, on p56, she

One of the greatest strengths a photographer can have is knowing a location well. When you’re off on your travels, however, this isn’t always possible and you need to adapt to your surroundings. In this ebook guide, we explore how to find engaging de

Sony has just announced the crown jewel in its lineup – the Sony A1 II. This latest flagship takes the baton from the original A1 and continues Sony’s all-embracing approach to camera design. That said, this isn’t the most significant update you will

Nikon has announced the long-awaited update to the Z50, with the Nikon Z50 II. Much of the headline specs remain unchanged from the 2019 model, with the same 20.9MP image sensor, 100-51,200 ISO range and 11fps max shooting rate – and still no in-body

Not content with launching a pair of new tilt-shift lenses last month, Laowa’s newest shift lens eschews the tilt functionality in favour of adding a wide-angle zoom range. The new Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift is an APS-C lens that offers some pret

Photographer: Todd Wain @todd.wain toddwainphotography.picfair.com Image location: Belgrade, Serbia Type of commission: Personal Shot details: Fujifilm XT30, Fujifilm XF23mm F2, 1/35 sec, f/9, ISO 160 Since Todd first started photography, he has been

I recently learned of a phenomenon called ‘Paris Syndrome’. This describes a feeling of deflation among the millions of tourists who flock to the ‘City of Lights’ every year – a sense of severe culture shock upon discovering a living, working, modern

1 Fujifilm GFX100s Thomas shoots with this Medium Format camera for its ultimate image quality, which is useful for picking out fine details. He finds that he must stop down his lenses a little further than on his full-frame system to ensure appropri

1 Secure your setup While exploring a scene, handheld is a good idea. Once you arrive at a location, mounting your camera on a sturdy support will free you to use any required shutter speed. Check the tripod is safely level on uneven cobbles or incli

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In the modern age of high-resolution digital cameras, detailed computer displays and smartphones where we can pinch-zoom in to peep at pictures on the pixel level, it’s easy to see why there’s a drive towards sharpness. However, I do want to add a ca

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Another year of photography has come to a close, showcasing our resilience in overcoming challenges and sparking dynamic conversations within the photography community. One standout moment was the remarkable victory of a real photograph by Miles Astr

“I’m intrigued by the visual dialogue of forms, colours and textures in architectural elements and how they transform the perception of the landscapes they occupy. My goal was to capture this relationship between these pretty ordinary constructions,

“Don’t feel pressured to seek out only extraordinary subjects. Inspiration can arise from everyday surroundings – simple objects or candid moments. Practice seeing art around you in everyday life. This skill can be cultivated by observing your enviro

Wildlife photography lends itself beautifully to the ‘less is more’ philosophy, where the emphasis is placed on the subject without other distracting or competing elements detracting from the story. One effective way to achieve this is through high-k

Bokeh is a popular photographic technique that transforms light sources behind or around your subject into an artistic, out-of-focus blur. To achieve pleasing bokeh in your images, an open aperture is key – this will reduce the depth of field and ren

How often have you captured the most amazing sunrise or sunset, only to get home and find the captured colours don’t quite represent what you saw? It’s a common phenomenon in landscape photography but it can easily be fixed with a simple yet clever t

We all have tried and tested approaches to editing that are effective across a range of subjects. But by adding these three simple yet highly effective techniques to your workflow, you can improve almost any image while also creating a consistent sty

As photographers, we embrace the winter, waiting to experience snowy landscapes. But if the snow doesn’t arrive, transforming our landscape shots into stunning winter scenes is easily achievable with some straightforward yet powerful editing techniqu

Magazines are one of the principal publishers of photographic works today meaning that, whatever your specific style or interests, the chances are there is a magazine that could benefit from your images. This provides photographers with a multitude o

When did you start out in your current photo genres? Specialising in monochrome photography, I shoot across a range of genres from street, urban and documentary to events, portraits and still life. However, since I moved to Venice in 2009, capturing

What are the key skills needed to be a photographer? I am tired of working at my current sales job and I want to change path into a more creative career. Anonymous While it can feel daunting to change careers – and it may not be the best idea to leav

Who are you and where are you from? I’m a graphic designer and photographer who is lucky enough to live in south Devon. I like to try my hand at anything but I usually focus on food and product photography (although I often find myself in the middle

Food is central to many different cultures around the world, each having its own unique ingredients and flavours, but also traditional recipes handed down through generations that bring about a sense of belonging within a community. There is, of cour

GuruShots is billed as the world’s leading photography game. It’s an online platform that gives global exposure to people who love taking photos. GuruShots members start as Newbies and compete with other photographers to win challenges, increase thei

Photographer: Liz Mitchell Title: Frozen Bubble Location: Eaton, Cheshire, UK @lizm1tch lizmitchellphotography.com About the shot: “On a frosty day in January, I decided to try and create some frozen bubble images. I made a mixture of water, washing-

For our latest competition in association with Photocrowd, we challenged you to submit your best Magical Hues images. After working through all the entries, the winners have been selected. As a prize, the winners will receive a licence for Affinity P

Price: £799/$799 Website: fujifilm.com/uk When the Fujifilm X-T50 turned out to not quite be the X-T30 II replacement many were expecting, some speculated that Fujifilm might be turning its attention away from the entry-level camera market to more pr

Price: £1,099/$1,299 Website: canon.com There are plenty of amazing things about the Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1100, the latest flagship model in the company’s professional printing range. But for me, the most amazing thing is that the printer it replac

PRICE: £1,249/$1,099 FOCUS DISTANCE: 0.27m WEIGHT: 490g The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM is a hugely welcome addition to the RF lineup. This compact zoom lens is about the size of a soda can, packs in a flexible zoom range of 28-70mm and has a wide

PRICE: £499/$497 FOCUS DISTANCE: 0.37m WEIGHT: 420g When it comes to prime lenses, the standard 50mm focal length is often seen as all but essential for shooting with a full-frame camera, as it gives an entirely natural perspective and field of view.

Price From £130/$140 (35L bag) to £180/$185 (80L bag)  Website peakdesign.com With the introduction of the 50L and 80L versions, Peak Design’s Travel Duffels now come in four sizes (35L, 50L, 65L and 80L) to cater for a wide range of travel needs. Th

In the age of constant questions about the connection between humans and the nature that surrounds us, the Humanature project became a subconscious selection of images representing the current mood of such conversations. These shots were created in d

And just like that, another year draws to a close. It’s been an exciting one in the photography industry and at Digital Photographer HQ, we’ve eagerly followed the development of the technology and creative styles. Never one to miss the opportunity t