Digital Camera World

Digital Camera is the definitive guide to digital SLR photography and will show you how to improve any digital photo. It’s packed with practical photography advice and Photoshop tutorials to help you become a better digital photographer. With buying advice to help you choose the DSLR, compact system camera, lens, tripod, printer, or camera bag that’s right for you, it covers all DSLRs including Canon EOS/Rebel and Nikon systems. The perfect title for both amateur and pro photographers

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Harry Benson • Legendary photographer Harry Benson’s career has lasted for over 70 years. Steve Fairclough speaks to him about his work, and his new book on Paul McCartney

The deer hunter • Jamie Simmons finds calm within wildlife photography while not on wedding duty

Leaves you wanting more • Niall Hampton captures the vibrant colours of autumn woodland with a macro lens

Elevation creation • Amy Lathrope-Reid lifts up her photography game to new heights

Simulate a shallow depth of field • Claire Gillo shares how to get the most from the Iris Blur tool in Photoshop

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Fire up your portraits • Alistair Campbell lights up his work with flames and off-camera flash in dark environment

The sky’s the limit • Create your own fine-art library and produce a limitless collection, says Roddy Llewellyn

MASTER YOUR CAMERA WITH OUR BOOKAZINES • From tech to techniques, learn to take better shots with our essential photography guides and handbooks

Preset perfection • Louise Carey shows you how to transform your workflow with presets in Lightroom

Marvellous mountains • Lukas Kogler explains why it’s best to be on location early

Little pumpkins • Jackie Webster shoots seasonal-themed images of newborn babies

Architecture and artistry • Frederic Ducos shares his tips for spotting perfect mono opportunities

The art of seeing • Benedict Brain uses a new camera to capture a mysterious blend of place and narrative at the Valley of Rocks

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STAY AT HOME PHOTOGRAPHY • Keep calm and camera on with our guide to projects you can complete indoors

Embrace design in your photos • Practise some simple design principles for just one week, and it could change the way you look at photography for ever, says Richard Hill

2 Create funky images with the Harris effect • Steve Gemmell shows how a combination of shooting a still-life several times and some simple image-editing enables you to craft a psychedelic effect

3 Create abstract zoom shots with a telephoto • For a fun alternative to conventional photography, use this flexible optic and camera movement to let your creative instincts shine, says Niamh Cottle

4 Bag a best-buy photo product for home use • These top-rated accessories will bolster any home photography setup. For full reviews, go to www.digitalcameraworld.com – click on the ‘Home working’ tab

5 Send us your shots and star in our photo gallery • Digital Camera readers continue to show us how they’ve been getting creative

CAPTURE THE MOOD OF AUTUMN • 10 evocative ways to convey the atmosphere of the year’s most spectacular season.

1 PACK THE FRAME WITH COLOUR • Set a wide aperture and create a frame effect that combines a focal point for the eye with an autumnal wash...