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As restrictions continue to be eased, we’re allowed to get out more with our cameras, either on our own, or with friends and family at sociable yet socially-distanced two metres! As always at Photoplus: The Canon Magazine we’re here to specifically help Canon camera users. This issue, three top Canon pros show you how they’ve still been getting out shooting – from capturing great shots of local wildlife, to better family portraits and tasty shots of food photography in simple home studios. Learn more from page 28.

Our Apprentices get taught by Canon experts in their field on how to take stunning close-ups of all sorts of tiny creatures, from page 8. We have more amazing photo projects, including exclusive tips on how to take sexy boudoir shots using only diffused window light, plus new tutorials in Photoshop Elements, Adobe CC and Affinity Photo. All with free video guides to view online, from page 45.

This issue we also test camera holsters, six of the best drones, the budget RF 24-105mm mirrorless lens, and in Super Test we look at eight of the best wide-angle lenses for landscape photography, all from page 81. While in Canon School, from page 69, learn all about macro photography, plus we answer more of your challenging techie questions.

We can also announce The Photography Show on 20-21 September is going ahead – due to continued uncertainty around hosting large events, it’s going to be a virtual show! This means everyone around the world can attend online and enjoy all of the show’s the benefits. Canon will be there among other top brands and big-name pro photographers speaking, more news and info at www.photographyshow.com.