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KIM BUNERMANN This issue, our technique editor has

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THE NIKON Z8 IS HERE

The‘baby Z9’has arrived – the Nikon Z8 is an 8K 60p beast that’s actually even MORE advanced than Nikon’s flagship model

Canon launches new EOS R100 and RF 28mm f/2.8 STM lens

Canon has expanded its RF mirrorless camera line

DJI launches first drone with three cameras

DJI has announced two drones with three separate optical lenses and cameras, the Mavic 3 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro Cine

Third-party zoom for Fujifilm X-mount

Tamron reworks the Sony-fit 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-ARXD lens for FujifilmX-mount cameras

In other news

More snippets of photography news from around the world

STORY BEHIND THE STILL

Photographer: Jorge Novo Murias Instagram: @jorgenovomurias

“It is often the little ideas, carefully nurtured and focused, that lead to long-term creative fulfilment”

“I’ve got big plans!” These are the words

REGIONAL FOCUS

John Erwin Based in County Durham, John Erwin

DESIGN PRO PHOTO BOOKS

Create the ultimate photo book to showcase your photography

SET UP YOUR FIRST PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Displaying your work in a gallery can be a daunting experience, but Dan Mold is here to help you get started

Career advice

As AI changes the world, Claire Gillo considers how it will affect the photography industry by speaking to tech wizard Angela Nicholson

Will AI destroy my photography business?

Journalist,SheClicks founder and tech guru Angela Nicholson discusses her view onAI technology and where she sees the industry heading in the future

WHY SHOTS WORK

“Almost everything has already been photographed in some

PRO TIPS TO MASTER EXPOSURE

Capture better detail, colour and drama by controlling the light intensity

Understand exposure

Go back to basics to ensure you are capturing the full range of available tones

Rethink your camera settings

Change up your chosen camera mode for greater speed and accuracy

Extend dynamic range

Choose between digital and optical exposure control methods in-camera

Creative or correct?

A technically perfect image may not be the most dramatic or emotive one

SHOOT SMART

Out and about without your usual camera kit? Try harnessing the power of your smartphone

Discover pocket-sized technology

Learn what’s important in a smartphone camera to achieve maximum quality

Manage phone features

Learn what mobile phone cameras are capable of and the positive effects of their‘limitations’

Discover perspectives

Explore a new angle with smartphone accessories that open up new and exciting creative possibilities

Overcome challenges

Learn how to get the most from your smartphone to gain maximum quality in challenging conditions

Maximise impact

Enhance your photos in post-processing

Digitise printed memories

Revive precious prints while adding colour to bring your memories into the digital age

Create shadow art

Control the light to bring out the geometric shapes of everyday objects through skilful shadow transformation

Add borders quickly and easily

Use Photoshop’s Canvas Size to apply precise borders and add some title text

Add atmosphere in Lightroom

UseTexture,Clarity and Dehaze for an ethereal look

Remove objects automatically

AFFINITY TUTORIAL

Photo CV

We profile an expert photographer’s career journey for insight on becoming established in the industry

CATSDOG PHOTOGRAPHY

Discover the creative minds of two pet photographers whose colourful portraits capture the character of their canine models

The Gallery

Close up Photographer of theYear 2022

SHOT OF THE MONTH

Photographer: Chris Owen Title: Yr Wyddfa Location: Pont

BESTOF PAINTERLY PORTRAITS

The winners of our latest contest with Photocrowd have been revealed

LIMITLESS CREATIVITY

Rory Lewis recounts a recent portait shoot with actor, Michael James Shaw

Image-editing software

Photo editing has evolved, and the programs can take you in many different directions…

Leica M11 Monochrom

Leica’s iconic black and white camera is back and better than ever, but Gareth Bevan wonders whether its feature set is worth over £8,000

Profoto A2

The ProfotoA2 is a powerful lens-sized light that’s portable and perfect for professionals who travel a lot. Hannah Rooke takes a closer look

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S

Matthew Richards discovers that bigger is sometimes better for a portrait lens

Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN | C

Matthew Richards finds a winning combo of size and mighty viewing angle

ACCESSRIES

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