Launched in 2002, Digital Photographer is the ultimate monthly photography magazine, delivering indispensable, practical and hands-on shooting advice. Aimed at digital enthusiasts and professional photographers, Digital Photographer features the latest high-end kit reviews, expert interviews, practical shooting advice and image-editing tutorials to help you become a better photographer. We also showcase a selection of images from DP readers every month – the ideal launch pad for your career. Please note: Digital versions of the magazines do not include the covermount items or supplements that you would find on printed editions.
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THE BEST OF WEDDING WONDERS • The winners of our latest contest with Photocrowd have been revealed
WIN! Prizes from Affinity • Enter our Garden Wildlife contest in association with Photocrowd before 21 June for a chance to win
CANON EOS R5: 8K RAW VIDEO • Canon continues to tease the EOS R5 with industry-leading video specs
The New Big 5 wildlife • Huge initiative set to celebrate wildlife in peril
Dreamy hare wins GDT nature photo contest • Contest by the Society for Nature Photography (GDT) announces top shots
Potato POTY contest unpeeled • Enter now to win £1,000 in prizes and help food banks
In other news • More snippets of photography news from around the world
HIDDEN WORKS • Landscape master Charlie Waite shares the stories behind five photographs selected from his latest (virtual) gallery exhibition
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Landscape locations & navigation • James Abbott shares his tips for finding landscape locations, ranging from honeypot spots to more unique and lesser-known places
Iconic locations • Every country in the world is bursting with amazing locations
Off the beaten track
Location & shoot research • Find locations and get a head start by identifying possible compositions before you even leave the house
Recommended planning apps
On-location planning • Nothing beats visiting a location in person
Location guidebooks
Basic navigation skills • Learn the basics of map reading, so you can follow routes with confidence and locate potentially interesting landscape features
Work the location • Squeeze everything you can from the location and cover every option
Revisit locations and use different techniques
James’s local location tips • James gives his top tips for finding opportunities for landscape shots
30 PRO TIPS FOR FAMILY PORTRAITS • Use your time in isolation to capture stunning portraits of your family and pets at home
Group identity • Pro portrait photographer Nina Mace provides some essential advice for shooting images of families at home
Work with children • Catherine O’Donnell reveals how to focus on the younger members of your family and work with the cutest but most demanding clients
Pro portrait lens
Capture pets like a pro • Turn your attention to capturing the furriest members of you family for stunning pet portraits at home. Phil Hawley gives his top pro tips
Shoot pro product images at home • Create eye-catching advertising-style product shots at home with a simple but effective lighting setup
Shooting steps
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Create the water • Simulate a rippled water effect using an easily available household item
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