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Gifts & giveaways

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Kitintro

The expert and independent reviews of gear we’ve bagged this issue

A LEICA FOR VIDEOGRAPHERS?

The SL2-S boasts limit-free 10-bit 4K 60p recording and 96MP images

STORY BEHIND THE STILL

Photographer’s name: Elena Paraskeva Website: www.elenaparaskeva.com Image location

TED HUMBLE-SMITH

We discover how this conceptual photographer transformed the

The Gallery

Some of our favourite images from the online community

THE BEST OF URBAN WILDLIFE

The winners of our latest contest with Photocrowd have been revealed

On a misty MOOR

Lauren Scott joins pro photographer Matt Holland on a landscape shoot in Dartmoor National Park. Discover his tips for outdoor success

5 GREAT PHOTOBOOKS

We review the best photobook publishers on the market that can take your portfolio up a step

5 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE UPGRADING YOUR CAMERA

The allure of new photo gear can be strong, but will it benefit your photography?

Career advice

We discuss what the law is, hiring studio spaces, plus Claire Gillo considers finding the right location

25 WAYS TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOS IN 2021

Improve your photography and achieve greater success in the new year

How to shoot winter wildlife

Andy Parkinson details his top tips, techniques and practical advice from years of photographing nature  in the great outdoors

How to get started

Dressing smart and preparing your kit is the first important step for winter imagery

Subjects close to home

Look for wildlife right on your doorstep, and remember that common species can make compelling subjects

Intimate portraits

Here’s how to use composition, aperture and knowledge of behaviour to capture compelling shots

Wildlife in a winter landscape

Including the subject’s environment can add interest and context. Go wider with your focal lengths and show the animal in the elements

How to boost your creativity

Easy ideas for developing your style

Have fun with FOOD!

Claire Gillo guides us through capturing creative food shots at home

Work with lens adapters

Give old gear a new lease of life with a manual or electronic lens mount adapter

Shoot a starburst

Combine a light source with a small aperture to inject a high-intensity starburst into low-light shots

Catch of the day

Mike Harris reveals how to convey motion in a still image by shooting and stitching a burst sequence

JOIN THE REVOLUTION

Meet the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 – the full-frame mirrorless cameras that are changing the game for photographers and film-makers

MIRRORLESS CAMERAS UNDER £1,000

Mixing excellent features and performance, these cameras are great value

Nikon Z 6II

The Z 6II makes some interesting updates to the Z 6, but are they enough to tempt owners of the original camera? Angela Nicholson takes a look

Fujifilm X-S10

Fujifilm’s mid-range mirrorless camera targets a new audience. Rod Lawton and Lauren Scott test it out

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM

This pro-level full-frame wide angle is arguably reason enough to buy an R-series camera

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD

How does this high-end wideaperture prime compare to proprietary options from the main camera makers?

ACCESSRIES

A collection of ten fun-yet-functional products out there for photographers

Creating a composite

Recreate the background scenery in a shot

Retouching old photos

Serge Ramelli reveals how to improve old shots