THIS MONTH we’ve got a fantastic assortment of photo projects you can get stuck into and flex your creative muscles using your Canon EOS DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Starting on page 46, James explains how you can achieve incredible macro results with extension tubes that don’t cost the earth. I show you how to incorporate the first flowers of spring into your portraits and use shallow depths of field for amazing results (page 50). On page 52, Canon pro Natasha J Bella continues her home studio portraiture series – the latest instalment is all about set dressing, props and accessories. If you’d like to keep your editing skills sharp be sure to check out our tutorial on page 56 where you can download your free star brushes for Photoshop, boost Clarity in Adobe Camera Raw (page 58) or combine several images together to create an incredible composite fairy tale on page 60.