N-Photo: the Nikon magazine

PAGE 6 Andrea leads our Apprentice up the garden path as he learns to take horticultural shots at a grand stately home. PAGE 26 Forget lions, tigers and bears – Andrew shows you how to photograph more accessible badgers, squirrels and foxes. PAGE 50,

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Naumkeag – a historic garden in Stockbridge, Massachusetts – provided the backdrop for this early-morning image. I adore how the designers cleverly accentuated the sweep of the garden, which falls away into the landscape beyond. I hope I captured som

Lowepro’s Truckee 150 is a great camera daypack that delivers comfort, durable materials, organization pockets, space for a tablet and room for your gear Truckee backpacks blend fun, function, and grab-and-go spontaneity perfect for music festivals,

Andrew has worked as a full-time professional wildlife photographer since 2009. He’s supplied images for a wide range of clients, including the RSPB, and leads photography tours for Naturetrek. To find out more, visit: www.andrewmasonphoto.com The pa

The life of a professional portrait photographer is a balance between creativity, enjoyment and sales. Yes, I know, we’d all love to ignore the commercial aspects of the business, but without the sales, you absolutely cannot put bread on the table. A

I just got back from doing two workshops in Ireland and a very unusual thing happened – or didn’t happen, I should say. It didn’t rain! Ireland was experiencing a prolonged period of dry weather, which was perfect for all of the people doing staycati

When he was 27, Andy Parkinson was sitting with his uncle at a campsite near the gates of Denali National Park, Alaska, after another day of exploring North America’s greatest wilderness. This was the latest of several trips the pair had made togethe

You’ve won more awards than Meryl Streep! How important are they? I like them. I will always defend them. They’ve been useful as a revenue stream, because the past few years I’ve probably got £7000 a year from competitions. I think they’re good for g

How does Instagram help you as a photographer? First and foremost, it enables me to share my images with a global audience. The fact that I can share my images, my text and my honest thoughts with a global audience is fantastic. From a business point

Camera: Nikon Z 7II Lens: 24-70mm f/4 Exposure: 1/8 sec, f/11, ISO250 MISSION: Unlock the hidden photographic potential within a 10-mile radius from home PHOTOGRAPHER: David Shaw LOCATION: Somerset/Wiltshire, UK KIT USED: Nikon Z 7II, Nikon Z 24-70mm

Camera: Nikon D600 Lens: 150mm f/2.8 Exposure: 1/80 sec, f/10, ISO160 MISSION: Show everyone this beautiful macro world, through the infrared spectrum PHOTOGRAPHER: Sara Jazbar LOCATION: Trieste, Italy KIT USED: Nikon D600. Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HS

Choosing the best camera release mode depends on what subject you’re shooting. The main release modes that you will use the most are Single and Continuous, and maybe Self-timer. Some cameras also have other release modes such as Quiet Release, Mirror

This is the default release mode and takes a single image every time you trigger the shutter. This is best used for subjects that aren’t moving, like portraits or landscapes. You have to release the shutter and then press it again to shoot again. The

If I could pick just one moment that really changed my life, without doubt the single best decision I’ve ever made has to be spending every penny to buy my gorgeous, sexy, undeniably brilliant Nikon 300mm f/2.8 VR II. When I say every penny, I’m not

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Great camera backpacks are among the best ways to keep your gear safe when you’re out and about on a photo shoot. With tough exteriors and padded interiors, they provide protection both inside and out, and this is why a dedicated camera backpack is s

There’s no beating a standard zoom for everyday shooting, but they can limit your creativity. A standard prime naturally has a fixed focal length, so it lacks the versatility of a zoom lens in some respects, but there’s a lot to be said for ‘zooming

No two photographers operate in the same way and that’s precisely why our Apprentice article (page 6) is such a compelling read month after month. This issue’s lucky reader Ian Williamson had the privilege of photographing Melbourne Hall under the tu

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