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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.
Winter is different. It is the sparseness of scenes that lend them their character
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Gifts & giveaways
DJI MAVIC 3 ARRIVES • This cine quality drone is designed to take aerial photography to new heights
Samyang produces smallest Sony 50mm F1.4 • There’s a lightweight and affordable nifty fifty for Sony users out soon
London West End theatre stars pose for Rankin • See 150 new images in the ‘Performance by Rankin’ exhibition at the Fujifilm House of Photography on show until 30 January
ZHIYUN CRANE M3 • Nimble gimbal is about the size of a bottle of water
In other news • More snippets of photography news from around the world
STORY BEHIND THE STILL
Theatrical portraits • Peter Fenech visits renowned portraitist Rory Lewis in London to discuss lights, cameras and Renaissance painters
Rory’s painterly style • His portraits draw inspiration from past centuries
The shooting gear Rory uses
Rory’s top portrait tips
Rory’s pro steps to dramatic studio portraits
Work with Winter light • Discover pro techniques for capturing the elegance and subtlety of the lighting conditions seen in the colder months of the year
Prepare for the shoot • Before setting off, take time to ensure you have a safe and productive day of winter photography
Essential winter accessories • Select the items which can make a winter shoot smooth and safe
VISIT IN GOOD WEATHER • Covering all eventualities is a baseline for any photoshoot
Pre-dawn and sunrise • Starting your shoot early in the day offers both advantages and challenges in terms of the lighting
Maintain atmosphere • Be certain your shots retain that winter look
Morning to midday • Learn how to manage the high-contrast conditions for images with full tonal range
Widen your range • Help prevent clipping by using the in-camera processing to your advantage
Why so blue? • Consistent colour balance avoids unnatural shifts
Afternoon to evening • Balance warm and cold colours for depth to achieve that classic natural wintery look
Compose winter skies • Winter weather can produce some issues with sky detail to overcome
Balance warmth • Capture lower Kelvin colours while maintaining a winter atmosphere
Editing suite • Essential adjustments to balance the colour Editing suite and brightness of images shot in winter light
Portraits special 25pro ways to shoot better portraits • From lighting to learning to work with models, improve your people and camera skills with these top tips from five expert photographers
Holly Wren • A commercial advertising photographer specialising in portraits and lifestyle imagery, Holly shares her tips for success
Bella Kotak • Known for her beautiful self-portraits and fairytale-inspired work, Bella focuses her advice on using props and creating out-of-the-ordinary images
Nina Mace • A family portrait photographer, Nina works with compressed backgrounds and wide apertures for a dreamy feel
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