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DJI LAUNCHES NEW MATRICE DRONE FAMILY

DJI Matrice 30 and DJI M30T enterprise drones deliver portable power

Macro contest launched for fourth year

Close-up Photographer of the Year is open for entries until 12 June

F1 fans get more action

Fresh camera angles and new camera tech for Formula 1

In Other News

More snippets of photography news from around the world

UK school children capture CLIMATE CONCERNS

The Canon Young People Programme and Ideas Foundation supports a series of creative photography workshops led by ambassador Clive Booth

Adam Bird

Stunning portraits from a social media sensation, inspired by Disney, Harry Potter and more

THE GALLERY

WildArt Photographer of the Year 2021

THE BEST OF ABSTRACT & CREATIVE

The winners of our latest contest with Photocrowd have been revealed

Guru Shots

We joined up with online photography game GuruShots to print the winning images from the Beautiful Nights challenge

Kit intro

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

Capturing the INVISIBLE LIGHT

Claire Gillo joins David Clapp for the day to learn how to shoot infrared landscapes on the cold and wild landscape of Dartmoor

Go green online

We round up some of the best examples of eco-conscious web hosts to help you build your sustainable photo business

Shoot green

We look at the small changes you can make to become a more eco-friendly photographer

Career advice

Looking to exhibit as a group or need some covers to keep your kit dry? Claire Gillo offers her advice

Bringing photographers together

Documentary and wedding photographer Maria Reaney from Birmingham explains how her Iso Kids project in lockdown inspired her to work with other photographers

LOCAL LANDSCAPES

Uncertain times make Verity Milligan appreciate the beauty nearer to home

GET MORE FROM YOUR SENSOR

Learn to extract more detail, colour and overall quality from your digital camera’s main component

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

Pro guide to modern

TOP TIPS for WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

Try adding abstract elements to your work, focusing on patterns or textures

DOUBLE TAKE

Learn to capture and merge several images into one, using editing software to create striking abstract portraits

Create stunning silhouettes

Work with strong backlighting to shoot graphic images that make the most of colour and form

Mimic the look of Lensbaby lenses

Apply blur to highlight the focal point of any image in Photoshop

Enhance skies for maximum mood

Use Lightroom’s masking tools and extensive controls to boost sky detail

GO WILD WITH A SUPERZOOM

For wildlife photography, a superzoom keeps your options open. Here’s the best of the breed

Panasonic Lumix GH6

On paper, this is the ultimate affordable hybrid camera. Its video specifications are staggering, but how does it perform for stills?

Tenba Fulton v2 16L

Tenba’s popular backpack collection offers a new, larger capacity, plus all-day protection for shooting in rough weather. Lauren Scott tries it on for size

Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

With its exceptional range, is this variable-aperture zoom worth the price?

ACCESSORIES

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

Panasonic LUMIX S Pro 16-35mm f4

This wide-angle zoom could be the ideal travel and landscape option for pros