Welcome...

hello! It’s my first issue, and I’m excited to bring you a fresh batch of projects to try out with your Canon. It might still be grey and dark outside, but that needn’t stop you playing with the light – both natural and added – to your advantage.

Firstly, discover how easy is it to photograph the Northern Lights (hint: easier than you might think). And if you’re looking for a new way to illuminate portraits and don’t want to invest in fancy kit, create a dreamy atmosphere with a few tealights. Following the unintentional theme of lit objects, we’ll also show you how to write with sparklers for long-exposure light trails.

If you’d rather stick to editing, make the most of our tutorials section. We delve into Lightroom’s HSL panel, enhancing photos by targeting specific colours and changing their hue, saturation and luminance. Plus we explore Photoshop Elements 15’s fun Guided modes. Get ready to light your creative fire!