Make sublime atmospheric landscapes by using fog, mist and even bad weather

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LEICA LEAK

Leica M11 coming soon? We were unofficially introduced to the new model

See a masterpiece painting in 717 gigapixels

Rembrandt’s baroque masterpiece can be viewed in stroke-sharp detail

New Nikon 28-75mm f/2.8 for gen Z cameras

The latest NIKKOR optic offers classic focal lengths at a more cost-effective price than its premium counterpart

Skydio 2+ drone

The first new drone of 2022 takes off

In other news

More snippets of photography news from around the world

JONATHAN ROGERS

The landscape photographer on starting out in the business and giving up chasing likes on social media

THE GALLERY

The Red Bull Illume Awards 2021

SHOT OF THE MONTH

Photographer: Yasser Alaa Mobarak Title: Nubian Village

THE BEST OF WEDDING AND EVENTS CONTEST

The winners of our latest contest with Photocrowd have been revealed

Child’s Play

Peter Fenech visits Nicola Webster to learn about her approach to child and family portraiture and the importance of having fun

SHOOTING FILM IN 2022

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Career advice

Finding new lines of work or valuing your fine art photography prints, Claire Gillo is here to help you

To collaborate or not? That is the question

Photographer Claire Gillo, graphic designer Laura Woussen and marketing expert Emma Dixon on how working in collaboration is good for business

WHY SHOTS WORK

“I have a passion for classics and emotional

Pro techniques you need to master in 2022

As technology changes, so should your creative approach. We round up the essential pro secrets for success this year

Back button focusing

Speed up your work by re-assigning AF tasks

Flash blending

Work flash into any image for maximum lighting control and subtlety

Handheld long exposures

Make the most of the latest stabilisation features to capture dynamic images

Focus racking

Master this must-have technique for better stills and video

Exposure blending

Create naturally dramatic images by increasing file depth

Portrait composition

Learn to make the most of vertical format frames and maximise image versatility

Targeted colour processing

Learn how to apply targeted colour adjustments for maximum control of image styling

Shoot flat

Create edit-ready images in the field for better results

Create custom white balance

With RAW editing, you can make colour adjustments on the fly, so does that spell the end for specialist hardware accessories?

Command AF behaviour

Take control of your camera’s many AF modes

Atmospheric landscapes

Use the elements to your advantage and discover how subject choice, camera settings and the right conditions can come together to create dynamic scenes

Getting started

How to pack your kitbag and scout the best locations for dramatic conditions

Mastering mist

Head out at dawn and make use of water vapour to add atmosphere

Use reflections

Pools of still water can lend an air of mystery and magic to a scene

Shoot in a storm

Head out in dull and dark conditions and don’t be afraid to underexpose

Expose for mood vibes

How to deliberately underexpose scenes

Pro case study

We ask atmospheric landscape master Mads Peter Iversen what he looks out for

Get creative

Time to change up your usual shooting process? Try these simple ideas for more dramatic shots

Adding a flash of colour to your portraits

Adding a subtle splash of colour to your portrait photography can help create a more edgy image

Creative indoor flower portraits

Shoot engaging still life studies at home using readily available homeware accessories

Plating perfection

Take the time to place the elements within your food photos for maximum impact

Remove lens distortion like a pro in Photoshop

PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL

Correct distortion in Lightroom

LIGHTROOM TUTORIAL

Create a HOME GALLERY

Curate a collection of your images to display in your home or studio, even with minimal space

PHOTO EDITORS

Photoshop was once essential, but now we need more than layers and masks. We test ten of the best photo-editing packages around

Canon EOS R3

Angela Nicholson finds out whether this flagship mirrorless camera for professionals hits the mark

DJI Action 2

DJI has introduced a radical new design for its latest action camera, Angela Nicholson takes a closer look

Zhiyun Smooth 5

Is this finally the gimbal that content creators have been after for quick, steady and reliable videos? Alistair Campbell tests it out

Canon RF14-35mm F4L IS USM

Super-wide focal length and lots of features, is this Canon’s best value RF lens yet?

Irix 30mm f/1.4

An f/1.4 30mm lens for less than £700? We put Irix’s latest prime to the test

ACCESSRIES

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

BEYOND THE CLICHÉS

Benedict Brain on taking inspiration from his favourite images