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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.
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Panasonic also launches versatile Lumix 14-28mm f/4-5.6 Macro lens
PANASONIC LUMIX S5 II AND S5 II X FINALLY GET PHASE HYBRID AUTOFOCUS
V&A to host largest UK photo collection • The museum will open a dedicated seven-room space for photography collections, some dating back to 1839
In other news • More snippets of photography news from around the world
Nikon’s killer pro lens and pancake glass • Two new Nikon lenses were also announced during CES 2023, the much-anticipated 85mm f/1.2 and a nifty 26mm f/2.8 pancake lens
STORY BEHIND THE STILL
ONE-LIGHT PORTRAITS • Learn how to master a simple setup and shoot professional portraits with the minimal amount of kit and space
WORK WITH SOFT AND HARD LIGHT • Embrace the simplicity of using one light and learn to make use of its qualities
CREATE HIGH-KEY AND LOW-KEY LIGHTING • Get more from a single flash with these simple tricks for high-contrast effects
REFINE WITH A REFLECTOR • Discover how accessories and editing software can assist a single-light setup
10 PRO TECHNIQUES FOR ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHY • From mountain trekking to exploring the city streets, these tips will help you master the art of documenting your adventures
BIG 5 kit items
Creative pet portraits • Learn the pro skills and techniques you need to capture your pet’s character in unique and eye-catching ways
Know your gear
Know your subject
Compose a perfect pet image • Use different angles and approaches to make your pet shots stand out
Photograph outdoors • Capture your furry models in their natural surroundings to put them at ease and create more fun action portraits
Capture your pet’s character • Elke Vogelsang gives tips on staging pet shoots in her photography studio
Create and capture ribbons of light
Enhance sharpness with zone focus
Process JPEGs like RAW files
Neutralise blue hour landscapes
Create your own individual bokeh
ORGANISE YOUR PHOTOS
HOW TO HIRE A PHOTO STUDIO
Photo CV • We profile an expert photographer’s career journey for insight on becoming established in the industry
Career advice • Claire Gillo shares her top tips for aspiring photographers to get started and interviews a professional portrait photographer for her advice
What top tips would you give to aspiring photographers? • We asked portrait photographer and Leica ambassador Lara Platman of Photofeature to share the secrets of her career
WHY SHOTS WORK
CONTEMPORARY COWBOYS • Anouk Masson Krantz has spent over a decade exploring the USA’s Wild West and its cowboy culture. In her three books, she shares their stories, values and way of life with the world
The Gallery
SHOT OF THE MONTH • About the shot: “The dawn light shines through the big cypress tree and its drooping canopy of Spanish moss. It looks as though...
