This issue’s special contributors...

Heather Angel PAGE 52 Wildlife specialist Heather helps our Apprentice to polish her macro photography skills by capturing some colourful autumnal close-ups Britta Jaschinski PAGE 92

Britta’s strong sense of purpose and respect for all life shines through in her work, as she documents staggering animal rights abuses across the globe.

Marcus Hawkins PAGE 16 Regular N-Photo contributor Marcus joins our editor-in-chief in leaving his comfort zone to shoot whatever’s on the cards in our ultimate scavenger hunt. Matt Crockett PAGE 100

Matt dared to use composite techniques to get up close to the action of TheLionKing in a departure from theatre photography norms.

David Tipling PAGE 91 Former auditor David reflects on the big cat he met 30 years ago, on his first big trip abroad, and how it helped to change his life forever. Joe McNally PAGE 130

Joe explores fluid movement and colour, capturing beautiful dance movements and flowing silk scarves with a careful set-up of lights and a flash.