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One of the biggest challenges many of us face as photographers has nothing to do with composition, camera settings and the like, and everything to do with finding the time to pursue our passion as often as we’d like. This is particularly the case for those of us with families – which, when you think about it, is pretty much all of us. Even if you don’t have kids, the chances are you’ll be all too familiar with that ageold photography dilemma – just how long can you wait for that bird/elephant/setting sun before your nearest and dearest start to think about throwing your beloved Nikon in the nearest watering hole?

That’s where this issue’s Apprentice comes in: award-winning portrait pro Kate Hopewell-Smith shows you how to have your cake and eat it, by making your family the subject, and shooting them in a genuinely relaxed, informal setting. Think of it as snapping a few pictures at the beach, but with pro-quality results.

And if landscapes are more your thing, Nikon maestro Tom Mackie shares 15 fab ideas for taking your summer scenics to the next level; if you’re stuck in a rut, then look no further.

All that plus how to sell prints of your photos, a beginner’s guide to shooting video, inkjet printers vs online labs, and much more. Enjoy!