Digital Photographer

November is a divisive time of year. Some people love it, while others complain about the short days and falling temperatures. I prefer to find the positives in every season and, for me, winter feels like a time of reflection and renewal. To that end

This month, our Technique Editor Kim has put together a feature on shooting in low light (p34) where she offers guidance on capturing quality images after the sun has set. She also kicks off our series of Affinity Photo tutorials (p62) and has writte

SEE REVIEW P 104 The Sony A7R V has been a long time coming and there have been so many rumours and leaked specs that little of Sony’s launch announcement will be a big surprise. But it is now official, many of the details have been filled in and we

Fujifilm’s new X-T5 APS-C camera offers the joint highest resolution yet for this format in a portable, classically designed camera body. It features the new back-illuminated 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor also in the X-H2 and Fujifilm’s high-speed

The logo is gone but the spirit of Olympus lives on, with the new OM System OM-5 and its wealth of computational tricks. Technically, it’s a successor to the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, but it has more in common with the new flagship OM System OM-1.

Canon has launched the new EOS R6 Mark II full-frame mirrorless camera, and it’s packed with some sporty improvements, aiming to become a world beater in the ‘smaller fast camera’ class. The Canon EOS R6 Mark II shoots twice as fast as the original E

I find myself in a relatively quiet residential area of Belfast in Northern Ireland. It’s a typically overcast autumn evening in this part of the world and there are few defining features to identify one row of terraced and semi-detached houses from

Cities are a never-ending source of photographic inspiration and excitement. A short city break can reveal unexpected opportunities to capture dynamic compositions and exotic-looking detail. The best thing is that you don’t have to travel far from ho

No other genre is considered as challenging as low-light photography. When the sun goes down and natural light all but disappears, well-known scenes look completely different and are transformed by the reduced light. This offers great potential to ca

Long exposure adds a new layer to your photography. Use this method to soften the imagery and blur elements such as moving water or clouds. It also offers the opportunity to go more extreme and capture lights from passing subjects. The great advantag

Low-light scenes are challenging to shoot and, more than in many other genres, it is important to understand how your equipment works. Knowledge of the interdependence between light and technical settings will help guide you towards improving the qua

1 Environment lights When choosing a composition, include existing light sources, such as streetlights or lighthouses, to increase the overall brightness of the shot. Also take the opportunity to photograph large buildings, especially ones equipped w

A bright sky full of stars or natural phenomena, such as polar lights or aurora borealis, are subjects we can never get enough of. To avoid star trails and capture defined points of light, follow the 500 rule: 500 divided by the focal length is the m

Colourful elements appear even stronger with the help of great contrasts. When the sun – the most powerful source of light we have – rises or sets, it opens up new perspectives and creative possibilities. Skylines or the silhouette of a person give y

Make sure that the mystical feeling you had when you captured the scene is transferred to the final image. There is no need to emphasise every detail in dark areas. Instead, focus on the overall appearance of your image and specifically highlight bri

1 Locate the sun Here, the right timing is crucial. Arrive on site at least one hour before sunrise or sunset. To figure out the exact times, use apps such as Sky live. A compass will help you to orientate either west or east to catch the sun. 2 Comp

When shooting low-light landscape scenes, the sky is an important component in the composition of a balanced photo. By emphasising certain elements, such as stars or the moon, you add an extra touch to your image. It may sound paradoxical since filte

When photographing in difficult lighting conditions, it is important to preserve as much image information as possible. When editing photos taken in low light, special attention must be paid to clipped elements, grainy luminance and noise. Shooting i

1 Check highlights Open the histogram and pay attention to any clipped elements. If you click on the slider for highlights/ shadows and hold down the alt/option key, you can directly see the areas that contain little detail. Use the slider for highli

1 Understand your camera The variety of high ISO settings, low f-numbers and slow shutter speed allows as much light as possible to enter the camera’s sensor. 2 Reduce shake Activate image stabilisation on the camera and the lens. For long exposures,

Difficulty level: Intermediate Time taken: 3 hours Birds are incredibly exciting to photograph. On assignments to all kinds of different locations (Peru, Tanzania, Antarctica…) and right across the UK, I’ve spent lots of time photographing condors, l

James Abbott is a professional photographer and photography journalist, specialising in shooting and editing techniques. He recently released his first book, covering professional image editing skills in both Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Photo. @jame

Shutter speed is an essential tool that can be used to capture motion in different ways. As a subject, water is often captured as a blurry entity with long exposures to convey an idea of movement. But why not think outside the box and focus on the de

HDR may have inadvertently earned itself a bad reputation in photography but it’s still a powerful tool that every landscape photographer can use to their advantage. Sure, halos along subject edges, artefacts and overpowering tone compression that le

Selling your old camera kit is a great way of raising the funds to upgrade to better equipment or plug any holes in your current setup. Buying and selling second-hand equipment is part and parcel of photography, so if you have underused equipment gat

A logo is one of the most effective marketing tools for any photography business, offering the opportunity to build a brand around an easily recognisable identity. A strong logo will inevitably be associated with that business by consumers – it’s no

Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Specialisms Interior design shoots Corporate headshot portraiture Products Events Sarah is an award-winning photographer based in Newcastle, UK. She has a relaxed approach to capturing natural professional and actor head

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Paid advertising is a tricky one. For some, it can work extremely effectively and for others, it can be a waste of money, particularly if it’s not done correctly. The main channels to consider when paying for advertising are Google Ads or through soc

When did you start out and how did you get involved in your current photo genres? I loved photography from school age and got my first Film SLR aged 16. Pictures of local architecture and my school pals were the main themes. I discovered the buzz of

It is a difficult time for everyone at the moment with lots of people feeling the pinch, so you are not alone. Many individuals and businesses are pulling back budgets so, unfortunately, this affects photographers, who are often seen as a ‘luxury’ co

Hey Gill, tell us a bit about how you advertise or market your business I market my business primarily through social media – Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. My main target audience is local to Milton Keynes, on the photography side at least, so I al

The Landscape Photographer of the Year is one of the most recognised and prestigious photo contests in the world. Since its inception by renowned landscape photographer Charlie Waite in 2006, LPOTY has attracted entries from photographers of all skil

Mostafa Nodeh is a self-taught photographer based in Guilan, on Iran’s Caspian Sea coast. He is known for his captivating minimalist landscape photographs in black and white, which are inspired by conceptual photography and rooted in themes, ideas an

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

96 Photo backpacks Keep your kit safe and dry during your winter photo shoots with a specially designed photo backpack. We test four of the best on the market from Lowepro, Manfrotto, Toxic and Vanguard. Sony’s A7R V has been labelled a ‘resolution s

Food is a topic that every one of us can relate to and it cannot be beaten in terms of the variety and range of tastes, colours and textures. Nevertheless, tons of food is thrown away every day and fast food dishes are consumed on a large scale witho

The Sony A7R V is Sony’s ‘resolution’ specialist, though its 8K video capability, improved burst capacity and new AI autofocus are bound to drive a wedge into the sports/action market and perhaps even the video market too. This won’t make the Sony ra

Some say that a collection of tools keeps on growing until your toolbox is full – and the same can be said for kitchen cabinets and wardrobes. That also applies to photographers, as we can find ourselves with more cameras, lenses, flashguns and acces

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Setting sail towards the Outer Hebrides, I had the intention of photographing the enigmatic Callanish Standing Stones. Also known as ‘Stonehenge of the North’ for its dramatic stone setting, it is an area with rich historical activity. As an astropho

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