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Fujifilm announces new lenses and roadmap

Fujifilm updates its GF and X-mount lens roadmap with eight new optics

Polaroid Now+ could be the best polaroid yet

Extra tools with the Polaroid app

New photo features available with iOS 15

Apple smartphone users will see updated Photos app

In other news

More snippets of photography news from around the world

STORY BEHIND THE STILL

Ambient Kirsty used the luminosity masking technique in

TRAVELLING REMOTELY

Finn Beales’ landscape and lifestyle photography has seen him travel to remote locations around the world, working with global brands along the way

The Gallery

Winners of the international Bird Photographer of the Year 2021

SHOT OF THE MONTH

Photographer: Dennis Polkläser Location: Fagradalsfjall volcano, Reykjanes Peninsula,

Kitintro

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

Face of the Business

FACE OF THE BUSINESS

Keep your images safe online

Protecting your intellectual property is critical. But which online strategy is best?

SETTING UP AN EXHIBITION

Ready to show your work but not sure where to start? Claire Gillo speaks to the pros in the trade about how to set up an exhibition on a range of budgets

Career advice

This issue, Claire Gillo answers more of your burning questions and shares her top tips for working on multiple revenue streams

Branch out!

Amy Louise Kolsteren from Mooie Fee Photography shares tips on running a successful photography business and branching out

WHY SHOTS WORK

The Pro: Daniel Cheong Born in Mauritius, originally

AN OCEAN OF FEELINGS

Dafna Tal explores the realm of emotions through underwater photography

How to shoot the Milky Way

Discover expert tips for capturing the glory of the night sky, with astrophotographer Alyn Wallace

Locations and planning

Make sure you know where and when to shoot for the best results

Getting the right gear

Astrophotography is a specialist genre that requires some specialist tools

Capture sharp images

Overcome the Earth’s rotation during long exposures with a star tracker

Create a panorama

Learn to shoot several images and then stitch them together for an expansive night sky view

Processing the images

Edit shots in Lightroom to enhance detail while keeping things natural

Alyn Wallace’s top 10 tips for Milky Way photography

Quickfire methods from a professional to ensure that you always get the sharpest and most stunning results

Pro guide for stunning AUTUMN images

Capture the essence of autumn by shooting colour and detail like a professional

Use light characteristics

Make the most of low, directional lighting to compose images that glow

Rethink composition

Evaluate your framing choices to emphasise the impact of colour on the landscape

Work with colour

Accurately capture rich seasonal hues that have natural yet impactful intensity

Capture the seasonal details

Build a greater picture of the autumn season by focusing on the smaller aspects

Post-processing workshop

In pro digital photography, fine colour management doesn’t end behind the camera

A feast for the eyes

Take your still life photography to the next level with a dreamy take on al fresco dining

Light small subjects

Control how artificial lighting interacts with very small objects in macro images

Apply filters the smart way

Use Photoshop’s Smart Filters for infinitely editable adjustments

Fujifilm Film Simulation Modes

Give your Fujifilm RAW files retro film looks within Lightroom

Discover your bonus Sky Pack & Templates bundle

Use it with Luminar AI to see how creative you can get with skies – there are no limits!

How to install your packs

SKY PACK 25 high-quality skies in JPEG and

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND

Turn your gaze heavenwards with these wide-angle primes, ideal for capturing the night sky

Pentax K-3 Mark III

This is Pentax’s latest and best APS-C DSLR, but is it worth the formidable asking price?

Sony ZV-E10

Rod Lawton tests out Sony’s best and cheapest APS-C camera so far for newbie vloggers

Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

This macro powerhouse offers features and image quality in equal measure

Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8

It’s cheaper than its f/1.4 sibling but is this nifty fifty up to pro standards?

ACCESSORIES

A collection of fun-yet-functional products for pro photographers