Digital SLR Photography addresses the needs of today's photographer in a lively, informative and stylish format. Dedicated to digital SLR photographers of all abilities, from beginner through enthusiast to professional it will inform and entertain you through a unique blend of technique articles, inspirational images, news and authoritative reviews. Covering topics such as landscapes, portraits and close up photography, this magazine provides a focused and comprehensive read guaranteed to help you get the most out of your photography.
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NATIONAL TREASURES • TAKE A LOOK AT THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS OF THE SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2020
COASTAL REFLECTIONS • CAPTURE THE MAGNIFICENCE OF THE COAST AT LOW TIDE. JAMES ABBOTT EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SHOOT AWESOME COASTAL REFLECTIONS AT GOLDEN HOUR
TRY SHOOTING A DIPTYCH
DOUBLE VISION • IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A CREATIVE IN-CAMERA TECHNIQUE THAT’S EASY TO DO AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE, CAROLINE SCHMIDT HAS THE TECHNIQUE
COMMON ERRORS
USE THE FORCE • CREATE EXCITING NEW WORLDS AND RECREATE YOUR FAVOURITE MOVIE SCENES USING LEGO MINIFIGURES. FROM STAR WARS TO HARRY POTTER TO MARVEL AND MUCH MORE, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ALMOST ENDLESS
USING A DESK LAMP
FOCUS ON CLOSE-UPS • PRACTISE YOUR FOCUS-STACKING SKILLS ON STILL-LIFES TO LEARN HOW TO MAXIMISE DETAIL AND SHARPNESS WHATEVER THE MAGNIFICATION OR SUBJECT
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How to focus stack • AFFINITY PHOTO HAS MADE A COMPLEX TECHNIQUE AS SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE AS ANYONE COULD WISH FOR. CAROLINE SCHMIDT SHOWS YOU THE PROCESS…
Speaks a thousand words • LET YOUR PICTURES SPEAK LOUDER BY COMBINING PHOTOS AND TEXT. CAROLINE SCHMIDT SHOWS YOU HOW TO CREATE TYPOGRAPHICAL ART
Muted monochrome • GIVE YOUR MOODY MONOCHROME STYLE A DIFFERENT TWIST WITH SPLIT-TONING AND CONTRAST ADJUSTMENTS IN LIGHTROOM CC
Glorious Gardens AWARDS SPECIAL • THE WINNERS AND FINALISTS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED AND SHOWCASES AMAZING IMAGES OF NATURE AT ITS BEST
Expert critique • WANT YOUR SHOTS CRITIQUED BY THE
DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY NEEDS YOU! • IF YOU WOULD YOU LIKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE YOUR IMAGES IN DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY, OR TAKE PART IN ONE OF OUR READER ARTICLES, THEN NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED!
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FAMILY PORTRAITS • CAPTURING BEAUTIFUL FAMILY MOMENTS TAKES SKILL, PLANNING AND CREATIVITY. IN THIS MONTH’S PHOTO MASTERCLASS, OUR EXPERTS EXPLAIN HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR FAMILY SNAPSHOTS TO WALL-WORTHY, PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS. WE'LL COVER THE FUNDAMENTAL CAMERA TECHNIQUES ALONG WITH WAYS TO BOLSTER AUTHENTIC EXPRESSIONS AND INTERACTIONS – NO MATTER WHOSE FAMILY YOU'RE PHOTOGRAPHING
RECOMMENDED SET TINGS
PLAYING WITH HAPPY FAMILIES • EFFORTLESS NATURAL-LOOKING PORTRAITS TAKE PLANNING. POSES, LIGHT, INTERACTION THEY ALL NEED TO BE CONTROLLED. HERE’S HOW…
RECOMMENDED KIT
THE ESSENTIALS OF OFF-CAMERA FLASH
THREE IDEAS TO TRY
BABIES AND BEYOND • BUNDLES OF JOY TO TERRIBLE TERRORS, LEARN HOW TO WORK WITH EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM
TOP TIPS FOR POSING
THE WONDER YEARS • THEY MAKE FOR CHALLENGING AND DAUNTING SUBJECTS BUT WE’VE SOME VITAL ADVICE TO HELP YOU PHOTOGRAPH TEENS, TWEENS AND IN-BETWEEN
THREE IDEAS TO TRY
PICTURE PAIRS • SIBLINGS, PARENT & CHILD AND PARTNERS IN LIFE, THEY EACH HAVE UNIQUE RELATIONSHIPS AND STORIES TO TELL, AND IT'S YOUR JOB TO TELL IT WELL
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