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Technique Editor Peter has been braving the cold to bring you an expert feature on photographing winter landscapes. From p22, explore the best ways to use winter light throughout the day and capture some stunning seasonal scenes. Elsewhere, on p106,

Winter is a wonderful time for outdoor photography. While the appearance of snow and ice can transform the landscape, later sunrises and early sunsets mean golden hour shooting opportunities occur at a more reasonable time of day. From p22, learn how

Whether it’s cloudless skies or unpredictable animals; unexpected weather or tricky light conditions, this book is full of guides and projects to help you tackle every subject, from enhancing your landscape shots to improving your wildlife photos. Ma

DJI has announced the new Mavic 3, a replacement for its iconic flagship folding drone. The model features a high-quality Hasselblad Micro Four Thirds CMOS camera, partnered with a hybrid telephoto zoom on a single gimbal, that can record at up to 5.

For Sony FE mount, the Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE II is a rejuvenated version of a lens that first arrived back in 2016. The USP this time around is that it’s the smallest and lightest large-aperture 50mm standard prime available for Sony FE cameras. It

A new show by the celebrated photographer and film-maker Rankin opened in November at Fujifilm’s The House of Photography. Performance by Rankin is a free exhibition that celebrates the return of live theatre and musicals to London’s West End after t

Zhiyun has launched its latest “small yet mighty” gimbal, the Zhiyun Crane M3, a three-axis gimbal that’s the size of a 500ml bottle of water and features a built-in LED fill light and touchscreen control. Designed for camera phones, action cameras a

Sitting on an Underground train from Heathrow Airport to central London, I’m struck by an odd feeling – contentment. Granted, it’s not an emotion commonly associated with the Piccadilly Line but, looking around the bustling carriage, it’s impossible

The style for which Rory Lewis has become synonymous is that of theatrical, painterly lighting. Inspired by the master Renaissance painters, Rory embraces Chiaroscuro, the powerful contrast of light and shadow as seen in the work of Caravaggio, Titia

With its 50MP Medium Format sensor, this is Rory’s main camera for cinematic portraits. It is a new piece of kit in his inventory, but being mirrorless offers portability advantages over the DSLR cameras he previously used. With a 50mm equivalent foc

1 Consider clothing Take the time before the shoot to decide which outfits will work best for the mood and styling you hope to capture. Consider how the colour and pattern will interact with the background to ensure a consistent theme. 2 Arrange ligh

As October passes into November, the bright shades of autumnal colour start to fade and the trees begin to shed their leaves, many casual walkers retreat into the comfort of their warm homes. Photographers, however, keep a camera bag packed, ready to

Finding compelling subjects “A portraitist is nothing without a compelling subject,” Rory explains. “Look out for stories and interesting people, and perhaps something wonderful will happen.” Look to fine art “I depict my subjects in the dramatic sty

If you live in large parts of the UK or in any sprawling urban area, where snow is sporadic in nature, it is often an exciting moment when you gaze out of a window and see the first flurries begin to settle on the ground. It may be tempting to grab a

If fog or snow is forecast, checking a location in the days leading up to the event can help you plan where you need to set up to capture the best lighting and compositions. While you can never fully predict what the scene might look like, it helps t

People associate winter with blues and cyans, or cold colours as they are called. On the Kelvin scale, these are technically hot colours but they are so established as cool hues it’s important to make sure they are accurately represented in your wint

After setting an alarm for between 05:00 and 05:30, we can head out to arrive on location before the sun rises. This is where our planning comes in handy – we have already visited in the daylight hours and in clear conditions, so we know exactly wher

With contrast so high, it is vital to guard detail at the extremes of the tonal range, the highlights in particular. Activating your camera’s Dynamic Range Optimization (Sony), Active D-Lighting (Nikon) or Auto Lighting Optimizer (Canon) will widen t

A blocking winter anticyclone brings with it low winds and stable conditions, due to the high pressure, often resulting in several days of cloudless skies and deep cold. This is great for capturing frosts, but the featureless blue skies can create un

With our sunrise shoot in the bag, we need to once again adjust our technical approach as the sun climbs higher in the sky. As with any dawn shoot, once the sun is above the horizon the light suddenly becomes harsh, deepening shadows and pushing high

In winter, especially around midday, shadow areas can develop a strong cobalt blue cast, which is unrealistic and distracting in most situations. This occurs because of the native prominence of blue wavelengths at noon, made worse by the reflective p

As the sun passes its zenith and the lighting starts to become directional once again, there are opportunities for winter images that embrace the more idealised vision of the season. With some exceptions, the type of scene often depicted on stock sit

A fiery winter sunrise or sunset is an event to behold, and capturing the balance of rich warm tones and wintery cool hues is paramount. If you prioritise the warm tones, then an unnatural cast may result, but dial down the colour temperature and the

Are you someone who struggles to capture professional-looking portraits? While creating stunning portraits is harder than it looks, to some extent there’s a basic recipe for success. For example, if you match a decent portrait lens with an intriguing

@bellakotak www.thecolorlab.com Props can be a great way to convey concepts and introduce an element of the whimsical into your portrait. Carefully selected props can add to or enhance the story that you want to tell about your subject. I’ll usually

Difficulty level: Intermediate Time taken: 3 hours Camera with interchangeable lens (ideally a 50mm or 85mm lens, but you can use any lens) Black background (this could be material, paper or card) Food props (cakes and baking utensils) Flashlights x

In the age of Instagram, self-portraiture has become increasingly prevalent. However, the humble selfie stretches far back into art history, with esteemed artists such as Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo and Rembrandt all turning their paintbrush to capturing t

Canon’s imagePROGRAF PRO printer series is trusted by professional photographers, thanks to its automated processes and smart software that allows newcomers to print like a seasoned professional. The range includes the PRO-2100 (24’’), PRO-4100 (44’’

To celebrate Canon’s latest range of professional printing products, we asked you to submit your best landscapes, shot with a Canon camera. We can now announce the lucky reader who will have the chance for their image to be printed on Canon’s imagePR

Canon recently announced its new GP Series, the world’s first large format printers with aqueous pigment Fluorescent Pink Ink. The GP-4000, GP-2000, GP-300 and GP-200 are all equipped with Canon’s unique Radiant Infusion technology, which layers the

Being a travel photographer is an exciting and rewarding career, but one that is incredibly difficult to make a living from. With falling fees as well as the explosion of stock shot websites that provide a cheap alternative to commissioning photograp

Where do you even start when you are trying to find new clients? It might sound like an obvious thing to say, but before you approach anyone, first and foremost, you need to decide what you are going to be offering. Yes, you are a travel photographer

Issue 248 is on sale 29 December 2021 Plus, these essential features: • How to shoot photos on the move• Sony A7 IV & DxO Photo Lab 5 reviews• How to run a successful photo workshop With FREE eBook inside Discover the best cameras, lenses and accesso

I’m a photography graduate who wants to work as a photographer, but am finding the whole process incredibly daunting. Do you have any advice on how to get ahead? Julia, via email Heading into the working world after graduating is a challenging time,

I graduated from my photography course this summer and am seeking new opportunities, especially in exhibiting my work. Is it worth going down this avenue and, if so, where should I be looking? Lucinda Avery There are always opportunities to exhibit y

What photography course did you complete and when? I studied Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at the University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham between 2018 and 2021. Studying there was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. During the

In many of the world’s most popular wildlife hotspots, there’s a problematic species that often runs wild and out of control: humans. Nothing spoils a photo opportunity with a big cat or elephant like safari vehicles or tourists in the background. Th

NAME: Entrance DATE: 20 December 2016 KIT: • Nikon D800E • 12-24mm 4.5-5.6II DG HSM WEBSITE: www.bennybulke.com f/6.3 ISO 800 1/60 sec “When you go to a cool location, always try to think outside of the box. Try out various angles and build it up fro

media://gallery-1.jpg The Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, now in its 14th year, is one of the UK’s most prestigious photography competitions. It was founded by leading landscape photographer, Charlie Waite, with the aim of providing a

What kind of wildlife is there? Ellesmere is full of Arctic wildlife: snowy owls, polar bears, musk ox, Arctic hares, Arctic foxes, Arctic wolves. Finding the Arctic wolves is going to be a mission. We’re going up to a place called Eureka, which is w

Every issue, one DP reader wins a Samsung 128GB EVO Plus memory card with SD adaptor, boasting 100MB/s & 90MB/s read/write speeds – perfect for UHD video. Plus, our runner-up wins a Samsung EVO Plus 32GB card with SD adaptor, ideal for high-res photo

In our wedding and events contest, we want to see you capture dramatic moments with candid and posed subjects. Event photography is challenging, practically and creatively, so focus on the narrative, using depth-of-field, lighting and perspective. En

For our latest competition in association with Photocrowd, we challenged you to submit your best pro portrait shots. After working through all the brilliant entries, the winners have been selected. Both crowd-voted and expert winners will win a licen

Our team of trusted and expert reviewers score gear thoroughly to help you make better buying choices. Don’t go there Could be better Solid performer Excellent bit of kit Best on the market Digital Photographer’s awards are given out when a product r

Stick or twist? Most cameras are available in kit form, coming complete with a standard zoom lens. Typically, the bundle delivers solid performance with a cost-saving price tag, so why would you want to splash out on a replacement standard zoom lens?

PRICE: £2,389/$2,399 Although mighty pricey to buy and with a chunky 900g build that dwarfs Canon EOS R-series bodies, this lens is actually second in the pecking order of RF standard zooms. At £3,109/$3,099, the RF 28-70mm F2L USM is a whole f/stop

PRICE: £1,049/$1,099 Anybody with a Sony or Panasonic full-frame mirrorless camera will be naturally drawn to the own-brand FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master (£1,799/$1,998) or Lumix S PRO 24-70mm f/2.8 (£2,149/$2,198), respectively. Both are fine lenses but

Price: £3,499/$3,999 (body only) In September 2016, when Fujifilm launched its first medium format mirrorless camera, it certainly set out to impress. The GFX 50S camera featured a 51.4MP 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor, a removable electronic viewfinder, a til

PRICE: £1,999/$2,297 Nikon has excelled in maintaining consistent handling characteristics across all three of its trinity S-line f/2.8 zooms for Z-mount mirrorless cameras. As such, the 24-70mm features a fast and virtually silent autofocus system,

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PRICE: £1,079/$1,199 Tamron has worked hard to produce high-quality, yet relatively compact and lightweight prime and zoom lenses for Sony E-mount cameras, both in APS-C and full-frame formats. Even so, there’s no 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom in the line-up, t

When film photography was at its zenith, there were three main formats – large, medium and small format. Large format cameras used sheets of film or plates with sizes such as 5x4 inches or 10x8 inches. Most medium format cameras used 120 or 220 film

Cinematic mode is one of the headline features introduced by the iPhone 13 Pro. This enables you to set an aperture value that gives the depth of field or blur you want and then tap on different parts of the screen to shift the focus while recording

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PRICE: £2,869/ $2,799 FOCUS DISTANCE: 0.85m WEIGHT: 1195g Canon clearly means business with its dedication to the RF family and seems to be aiming to hold onto its professional clientele by moving lenses such as its f/1.2 85mm lens over from the EF l

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While it might at first appear like a science fiction image of two alien lovers gazing into each others’ eyes, this is actually a macro image of a giant grasshopper, Tropidacris Dux, from Peru to be precise. It was taken in the controlled environment