Digital Photographer

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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RANKIN AND SAMSUNG COLLAB FOR S21 ULTRA • “It’s the most professional camera phone that I’ve ever used”

Red Bull Illume 2021 on quest for fresh action • Extreme sports contest is entering its sixth year

The Photography Show launches Spring Shoots • Registration is now open for the latest free virtual expo coming this March

10th Food POTY in royal show • Royal Photographic Society to premiere aniversary exhibition

In other news • More snippets of photography news from around the world

STORY BEHIND THE STILL

A GRAND DAY OUT • By non-royal appointment, Lauren Scott picks up landscape and architecture tips from Jeremy Flint on a shoot at Blenheim Palace

Jeremy Flint

Doing a recce before the shoot • Jeremy had already visited Blenheim ahead of time to find the best subjects, angles and viewpoints

What’s inside Jeremy’s kitbag?

Shooting a starburst

Jeremy's steps for shooting a scene like this

Shoot dramatic black & white • Learn how to get more from light and shadow in your scenes to produce images with added depth and intrigue

How to master MANUAL • Dan Mold explains how you can take your camera off auto mode and capture images that match your own vision

5 REASONS TO USE MANUAL MODE • Manual mode isn’t right for every occasion, but it excels in situations that require more thought

KNOW YOUR EXPOSURE SETTINGS • It never hurts to revisit how shutter speed, aperture and ISO work together

KEY TIP

Take a refresher on how exposure works by following this simple three-pointed guide

CAMERA METERING MODES EXPLAINED • Discover when to switch metering mode for the best results

KEY TIP

CHANGE THE WHITE BALANCE • Get drastically different colours fast by adjusting the white balance

KEY TIP

PUT IT ALL TOGETHER… • Let’s use everything we’ve learned so far to produce fantastic results by going manual

Seeing red • Override the camera to get perfect exposures in difficult lighting

Fine-art monochrome landscapes • Create a black and white scenic shot with a vintage style

Cropping options • Add to the impact of your shot by changing the aspect ratio

Shoot shallow landscapes • While front-to-back sharpness is common in landscapes, there are other creative options

Add texture to your portraits • Combine textures with layers and blending modes to create a more dramatic portrait image

Dodge and burn in Lightroom • Complexify the exposure with lighter and darker tones to create breathtaking shots that come alive

KEY TIP

5 STEPS TO PROFESSIONAL HOME PRINTS • Produce high-quality prints for yourself and your clients from a home studio

$ THE RIGHT PRICE • Discover how to price your photography services to achieve maximum footfall and sustainable turnover in a challenging time

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