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Master Colour for YOUR
BEST-EVER
PHOTOS Control exposure Shoot for impact
dit for tonal perfection E Consider lighting
GET MORE FROM YOUR
Camera
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Astro Read our interview with pro photographer Chris Baker
CREATIVE PROJECT
CAPTURE MOTION IN A SCENE Produce an artistic image with our step-by-step tutorial
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Effects WITH NATURAL LIGHT
Learn Pro POSING For PORTRAITS
Take sensual images, work with male models and create group shots
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LIGHTING REVIEWED Discover which kit
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“Achieving accurate colour, or colour with plenty of impact, is influenced by many processes” Welcome to the latest issue of Digital Photographer magazine. Capturing colour sounds like a straightforward enough photographic concept, but there’s a reason why black and white was prevalent for so long. Achieving accurate colour, or colour with plenty of impact, is easier said than done, and is influenced by many other processes along the way. In this issue, we’ve got an in-depth guide to working with colour, which is sure to help you to improve your results and capture your best photos to date. Turn to p34 to begin reading it.
Elsewhere this issue, we’ve taken a look at the ins and outs of posing skills for portraits. The feature covers all you need to know about how to create superb images of people in-camera, whether you’re working with female or male models, or taking group shots. Turn to p48 to have a read. These days, cameras are jam-packed full of features and it’s easy to overlook a lot of what they’ve got on offer. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to getting more from your camera. You’ll find it over on p62 of the mag. Until next time, happy photography! Matt Bennett, Editor matthew.bennett@futurenet.com
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This issue our former Reviews Editor Rebecca has been investigating the importance of posing when it comes to creating flattering portraits when working with both male and female models. Read her advice and tips from the pros in her 13-page feature starting over on p48, and improve your portrait skills.
Photography journalist Lauren Scott has put together a beautifully vivid feature this issue all about the use of effective colour in your imagery. How can we capture colour that successfully conveys the story we wish to tell in our imagery? Read Lauren’s shooting and editing advice over on p34 of the magazine.
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Freelance photographer and one of our magazine’s reliable reviewers, Angela Nicolson has taken the Sony a7R III out for a spin this issue, and has given her verdict on its performance over on p100. How does it fare against its competitors on the market? Read her in-depth review to see if this is a camera for you.
Lee Frost knows a thing or two about shooting creative, captivating images of the world around us. This issue, he’s given us his expert advice on how to capture motion in a scene with a bit of experimentation, in order to add atmosphere to your images. Read his step-by-step shooting and editing guide on p76.
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Contents 20 Story Behind the Still Fabio Antenore reveals the concept behind his amazingly atmospheric glacier cave image, and the challenges he overcame in capturing it
In Focus 22 News
The latest product announcements and industry developments
24 Interview We chat to astrophotography expert Chris Baker as we find out what it takes to shoot stunning images of the mysterious realm of deep space
Shooting Skills
76 C apture motion in a scene
A step-by-step guide to shooting and editing an artistic landscape image
82 C reate a natural-light still life shot Natural light may be harder to control than studio lighting, but there’s still a way to shape the light and control where it spreads within the frame. Find out how in this shooting tutorial 6
34 C apture your best ever photos Learn how to shoot impactful images brimming with beautiful colour, from camera settings through to the edit
48 P osing for portraits Find out how to direct your female subjects into the most flattering, attractive poses for the best results in our in-depth guide
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Techniques
62 G et more from your camera Are you really using your DSLR or CSC to its fullest potential?
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74 S howcase your images in a photobook Present your image portfolio in an immersive photobook with our advice on layout, sizing and image placement.
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84 C ompetitive travel photography
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114 Pro Column Peter Franck discusses how to avoid being restricted by the rules
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Reviews 92 Group Test
We review four studio flash kits this issue, but which one should you consider for power and versatility?
100 Sony a7R III review How does the next generation of this popular camera perform?
104 Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III Does this offering have what it takes to compete?
106 Lenses Kevin Carter tests two more lens options this issue
108 Software Two photo-editing options are put under the spotlight
110 Accessories A roundup of products for photographers to consider
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