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RANKIN AND SAMSUNG COLLAB FOR S21 ULTRA

“It’s the most professional camera phone that I’ve ever used”

STORY BEHIND THE STILL

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MARIANNE CHUA

Meet the wedding photographer who loves capturing people’s emotions and quirks

The Gallery

Some of our favourite images from the online community

THE BEST OF WINTER DETAILS

The winners of our latest contest with Photocrowd have been revealed

A GRAND DAY OUT

By non-royal appointment, Lauren Scott picks up landscape and architecture tips from Jeremy Flint on a shoot at Blenheim Palace

5 STEPS TO PROFESSIONAL HOME PRINTS

Produce high-quality prints for yourself and your clients from a home studio

THE RIGHT PRICE

Discover how to price your photography services to achieve maximum footfall and sustainable turnover in a challenging time

Pro case study

Dawn Bowery (www.dawnboweryphotography.com) explains her pricing philosophy Tell

Career advice

Claire Gillo shares her top tips for backing up images, and her thoughts on the best social media strategy

LIVE FOR THE MOMENT

Verity Milligan on how the fear of missing out can consume creativity

Shoot dramatic black & white

Learn how to get more from light and shadow in your scenes to produce images with added depth and intrigue

How to master MANUAL

Dan Mold explains how you can take your camera off auto mode and capture images that match your own vision

5 REASONS TO USE MANUAL MODE

Manual mode isn’t right for every occasion, but it excels in situations that require more thought

KNOW YOUR EXPOSURE SETTINGS

It never hurts to revisit how shutter speed, aperture and ISO work together

CAMERA METERING MODES EXPLAINED

Discover when to switch metering mode for the best results

CHANGE THE WHITE BALANCE

Get drastically different colours fast by adjusting the white balance

PUT IT ALL TOGETHER…

Let’s use everything we’ve learned so far to produce fantastic results by going manual

Fine-art monochromelandscapes

Create a black and white scenic shot with a vintage style

Shoot shallow landscapes

While front-to-back sharpness is common in landscapes, there are other creative options

Add texture to your portraits

Combine textures with layers and blending modes to create a more dramatic portrait image

Dodge and burn in Lightroom

Complexify the exposure with lighter and darker tones to create breathtaking shots that come alive

Kit intro

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

BEST DSLRS UNDER £1500

There are still some great DSLR options out there for enthusiasts

Leica Q2 Monochrom

Does the 47MP black-&-white-only full-frame sensor make this the perfect camera for monochrome?

Cinema Grade (Filmmaker)

Angela Nicholson weighs up Cinema Grade’s ability to streamline video-grading with on-image adjustments and easy shot-matching

LEE85 filter system

Pro travel photographer Jordan Banks looks at the new LEE85 filter kit bundle

Tamron SP15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2

This new generation full-frame wide-angle has plenty to offer budget-conscious photographers

Fujinon GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR

Is this zoom lens the perfect standard zoom for medium-format users?

ACCESSRIES

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