Digital Photographer

Autumn is a season of great change. It truly is the most transformative time of year, as we see the landscape once again come alive with fiery colours and atmospheric weather. There is far more to our woods and forests than just autumnal hues, howeve

This month, our Technique Editor has been busy putting together an in-depth guide to post-processing secrets (p36), a shooting tutorial on capturing handheld HDR images (p58), advice on digitising film (p64) and she has analysed a professional motors

We think test shots are important when it comes to reviewing and comparing the latest kit, but we know it’s hard to tell the difference between test images when they are printed in the magazine. You can open, view and compare test shots from our kit

Fujifilm has now announced its ground-breaking X-H2 camera at the New York X-Summit. With a new 40MP sensor, this becomes the highestresolution APS-C-sized sensor camera ever released. Furthermore, it offers internal 8K video recording at 30fps. The

Swedish manufacturer Hasselblad has just launched its X2D 100C camera – and it’s an absolute medium-format powerhouse. Packing a 100MP medium-format, backside illuminated image sensor, the X2D delivers 15 stops of dynamic range and native 16-bit colo

Often used in landscape and travel photography, wideangle lenses open a range of possibilities, their enhanced perspective producing depth and drawing focus to key areas. However, they are one of the most difficult optics to master, requiring careful

Apple announced the iPhone 14 lineup of smartphones at its Far Out event in September, including the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, and the 14 Pro and Pro Max. While the base models offer modest camera updates over the iPhone 13 range, the iPhone 14 Pro offers

GoPro has launched its latest action camera family. There are two models in the lineup, the GoPro Hero 11 Black and Hero 11 Black Mini. Both cameras sport the same 10-bit sensor, with its 8:7 aspect ratio and 27MP resolution. That means from one take

Woodlands and forests have been a source of inspiration for artists and storytellers for centuries. The characteristic gnarled tree branches, dancing leaves and detail receding into a misty background bring an almost dream-like quality, conjuring up

With a background in software writing and stage management, Graham’s creative nature has helped him grow his photography business into one of Northern Ireland’s most popular sources of people and pet portraits. Having invested in a bespoke studio spa

There is no question editing is one of the most important steps in the creation of photographs. But whereas post-processing can help create the perfect photo, used in the wrong way, it can also destroy your shot. Today’s editing programmes open up co

Difficulty level: Intermediate Time taken: 1-2 hours Few landscape enthusiasts can resist the lure of the coast. The sea is full of motion and drama – every day the tide washes the beach clean, revealing a fresh canvas for photography and producing e

The concept of high dynamic range (HDR) is widely used in photography. This method involves taking a series of photos at different exposure levels and merging them in post-processing. If this is done well, your image will benefit from the increased v

PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL James Abbott is a professional photographer and photography journalist, specialising in shooting and editing techniques. He recently released his first book, covering professional image editing skills in both Adobe Photoshop and Af

LIGHTROOM TUTORIAL Shooting around the golden hour is undoubtedly the best time to capture colour in the sky. But even when colour is present at the time of shooting, it doesn’t always translate into what the camera captures. So, rather than simply a

As much as we love our digital world, we can’t help but feel nostalgia for the days of prints. However, the lifespan of your prints depends on the type of material used, with the external environment often accelerating the ageing process. To preserve

You are available for work and you want to maximise as many job offers as possible, but one trap professionals can fall into is appearing to be too specialist. For example, you could be well versed in all types of photography from weddings to portrai

I’ve just invested in a second camera so that I have a backup if my main camera breaks. This also means I don’t have to switch lenses when shooting an event, so what’s the best harness out there for shooting with two cameras simultaneously? Tilly Ha

How long have you been a photography journalist and where did you start? I’ve been a photography journalist for over 20 years now. I’d always written as a child but after university, I decided to focus on photography rather than writing. Then I met t

NAME: Porsche 963 DATE: KIT: WEBSITE: June 2022 Nikon Z7ii Z 70-200 f/2.8 VR S www.philhayphotography.com f/3.5 ISO 1250 1/800 sec “I love the challenge and creativity of taking photographs. My wife gets credit for giving me a camera for the first t

Run by dotART, a cultural association based in Trieste, Italy, the Urban Photo Awards is a prestigious competition specialising in cityscapes, street life and architectural photography. The contest forms part of Trieste Photo Days, an international f

Every issue, one Digital Photographer reader wins a Samsung 256GB PRO Plus MicroSDXC memory card with SD adapter. Boasting up to 160MB/s and 120MB/s read/write speeds, the card is perfect for high-res stills and Ultra HD video. It is the go-to card f

For our latest competition in association with Photocrowd, we challenged you to submit your best Dramatic Black and White shots. After working through all the entries, the winners have been selected. Both crowd-voted and expert winners will win a lic

Want to leave your tripod at home and enjoy the freedom of shooting handheld? To discover the best lenses for this, we tested four options on the market from Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon and Tamron. An updated 6K camera with Pro features but no increase in

It’s good to expect the unexpected but, as a photographer, preparing for every eventuality can often mean venturing out with a huge, heavy backpack stuffed full of camera bodies, lenses and accessories. To prevent yourself from being weighed down by

Pictured Intriguing interplay With the similarities in the expressions between her human and dog subjects, the viewer is drawn to compare them Hellen van Meene is known for her distinctive photographic portraits that focus on adolescent girls. The Ne

Price: £306/$295 OPERATING SYSTEM: Mac/Windows In the world of professional video editing software, there are three main players: Adobe Premiere, Apple Final Cut Pro and Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio. All three are used to edit movies and

Price: £1,999/$1,995 EDITOR'S CHOICE The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K G2 is a new variant in the company’s Pocket Cinema camera range. These are serious cinema cameras designed to look and handle like regular handheld cameras and at a price that freq

DOWNLOAD TEST SHOTS https://bit.ly/3Dzdtt1 PRICE: £799/$900 FOCUS DISTANCE: 0.70m WEIGHT: 382g Externally, this lens is all-metal and is incredibly durable. This was accidentally tested (and confirmed) while I was away in Iceland. Meanwhile, the sma

PRICE: £1,999/$2,798 FOCUS DISTANCE: 0.4m WEIGHT: 1045g Upon picking up the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II, it’s immediately clear that it is meant for the serious pro market. It feels rugged and capable of working in the most extreme conditions. The us

Website: www.profoto.com Price: £259/$299 The new OCF Adapter II is attached using magnets and enables any Profoto A-series flash, including the new A2 to be used with the full range of Profoto’s OCF (off-camera flash) light-shaping tools. The tools

Before I left for Guatemala, I searched for advice on photography there. How was I, a lone woman carrying expensive camera gear, going to cope in a country reportedly rife with armed robberies and gang warfare? The warnings were stark, with tales of