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If you saw the last issue of N-Photo, you may have noticed a new face on our Meet the Team page, and gracing some of the other sections of the magazine too. But because the issue was so packed with features and competitions celebrating our 50th edition, I neglected my duty to introduce him. So without further ado, please bid a warm N-Photo- style welcome to Jason Parnell-Brookes, who brings a wealth of photographic, retouching and teaching experience to the team. This issue he took to the skies to capture some superb balloon shots (see page 56) and went behind the scenes of a food photography workshop with one lucky N-Photo reader. You can find out how they got on on page 8.

And while I’m introducing people, I’m thrilled to be able to welcome legendary American photo ace Joe McNally to the N-Photo team – in the second of his exclusive monthly columns for us, he shares the importance of three little words, and proves just why he’s one of the most sought-after photographers working in the world today.

And speaking of sought-after photographers, if you’re a fan of slow shutter-speed photography – and who isn’t? – you won’t want to miss Tom Mackie’s inspiring, second-bysecond countdown of the best exposure times for different subjects, and how to use them. It’ll have you reaching straight for your remote release…