Depth of field is an important consideration for flower photography. The closer you are to the subject, the less depth of field (or depth of sharpness) you have to work with, so the choice of aperture plays a key role. Narrower apertures, such as f/1

When did you have the idea for the Side Walk project? As a reaction to people’s lives in solitude… the photo project took place in April and May 2020, when New York City was the epicentre of the pandemic. I started by hosting friends and neighbours o

www.panasonic.co.uk Think super-telephoto zoom (see Group Test, page 126), and what comes to mind are big, heavy lenses that are a chore to carry around and a pain to shoot with for any length of time. This Panasonic lens bucks the trend, with a rela

The middle of the day in high summer is often regarded as the worst possible time to take photographs, as the high sun produces unflattering light for most subjects. But with your creative hat on, you can use the harsh brightness of direct sunlight t

Lens mount Fujifilm X This is the only lens in this group that’s designed exclusively for APS-C format cameras, on which it gives an ‘effective’ maximum focal length of 600mm. It comes with a string of letters after its name, denoting a physical aper

Working mostly in portrait, fashion and lifestyle photography, I am a self-taught freelance photographer. I work with both digital and 35mm film formats to add some variety to my work, but 35mm film is my favourite of the two: I enjoy the stillness a

Learn how to capture intimate portraits of the flamboyant stars of the plant world, with our guide to focusing, exposure, creative tricks and more… The secret to good flower photography is timing. If you’re photographing flowers in the wild or in a g

Editing is an essential part of the image-making process; one that can’t be ignored if you want to get the best from your images. But where editing software has traditionally been difficult to learn, Skylum Luminar AI breaks the mould by making profe

Ending the day with just enough images on your memory card is always going to save time in the long run, regardless of who will be editing the images. Check your images in the field and be confident – if you feel you have the shot, then you have the

There are several ways to turn a photo into an image that looks like an Impressionist painting. These extend from creative shooting techniques with intentional camera movement during the exposure to more obvious digital manipulation when you process

1 “I have a quick scan and make general adjustments to the white balance and brightness of the image; if an image is too dark, for instance, I bring the Exposure up and play with the Shadows.” 2 “I apply my preset. I have three main presets that I us

It’s not easy to take flattering photos of people in the middle of a bright, blue-sky day, and it’s just the same with flowers. High-contrast light can be employed effectively to backlight translucent petals, but to bring out more detail, it’s better

With a long day and a clear night, summer gifts us with 24 hours of photo opportunities – if you’re up for a challenge! For the energetic photographer, the extended shooting time offers a host of fun photo projects to tackle. You’re going to have to

Our collectable shooting tips cards enable you to carry handy settings and suggestions around in your kit bag, ready for when you need them. This issue, get wallet-sized advice on tracking go-karts on race day, photographing rutting deer and going mo

Shoots hundreds of images in a day, but clients will pay top fees for a slick studio production and may only require 5-10 images that are highly edited by the photographer. Delivery times for this bespoke editing style can be up to one month. Workflo

The UK has several birds of prey species, but how do you find them and photograph them in flight? Great places to get started include nature reserves, such as RSPB Titchwell and RSPB Minsmere. They have various habitats that suit marsh harriers, kest

Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Like the Fujinon 100-400mm lens on test, this Panasonic is designed for crop-sensor cameras, but this time of the Micro Four Thirds variety. As such, the size of the image sensor enables an even smaller, lighter construct

Neural Filters are part of a new wave of image-editing tools that make use of machine learning and artificial intelligence. These tools analyse the content of the image and are able to recognise people, animals and other objects. Such tools now allow

New 20.9MP APS-C camera harks back to the glory days of film photography, but also has the chops to be popular with image-conscious vloggers – and it’ll be £899 While the Big N’s new retro-styled APS-C format mirrorless camera references the brand’s

Lens mount Canon RF The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM has long been a favourite with Canon DSLR shooters, with the Mk II edition having a twist-ring zoom mechanism, rather than a push-pull arrangement. The RF 100-500mm for EOS R-series mirr

Lens mount Nikon F Nikon has long made an 80-400mm VR lens – but, while it delivers excellent image quality, the focal length is relatively limited, and it’s pricey at £1,999/$2,299. This newer 200-500mm zoom is more affordable and packs in smart add

With a background in storytelling, I have been fascinated by all forms of art from a very young age. I graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, where I was able to develop my artistic style, in particular my photography skills. I am strongly

When you’re shooting vivid flowers, it’s worth checking the RGB histogram, which shows you the red, green and blue channels. The regular histogram tends to mirror the green channel, so if you’re shooting red or blue flowers, you might not be aware th

£33/$35 www.ammonitepress.com As the author Richard Bradbury notes in his introduction, “It can take less than a thousandth of a second to fire a flash and capture a photograph, but it takes a lifetime to master the art of lighting.” Over 178 pages,

Designed to carry daily essentials like your phone, a notebook, keys, spare batteries or a couple of filters, this ultra-compact camera pouch is an ideal alternative for storing such items in a coat. A small mirrorless camera with an attached pancake