OUR CONTRIBUTORS

PETER FENECH

Expect all the usual pro content from Peter this issue, including a guide to mastering your lenses (p30). The article covers technical jargon, common lens issues, and advice for exploring the full potential of your glass. Peter’s tips for shooting harshlight portraits are on p66, and his review of the Fujifilm X-T4 is on p88.

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DAN MOLD

A technique editor on our sister mag PhotoPlus,

Dan brings his photo wizardry to you this issue with a landscape composition guide on p44. Framing is one of the key factors that makes an affecting landscape shot, but even as a pro it’s easy to forget the basics. In Dan’s feature, discover how to frame (and edit) your most stunning scenes.

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RORY LEWIS

Working in iconic cities around the world, such as London, NY, Amsterdam, Rome, and LA, Rory is an awardwinning portrait photographer, whose work often features celebrities. In this month’s interview on p22, Rory shares his Renaissance inspirations, lighting approaches, and how he captures a performance in a portrait.

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RORYLEWIS.STUDIO

MATTHEW RICHARDS

Matthew Richards is our experienced group tester, who puts a selection of the best gear on the market through its paces every month to find the best buy. In this issue, Matthew has chosen four affordable zoom lenses that are perfect for capturing birds – and more – in your own back garden. See the choices on p80.

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MATTHEWRICHARDS.UK

MATTHEW MARAN

Matthew has travelled the world, winning awards for his landscape and wildlife images. As part of our career feature this issue, we wanted to find out more about his photo podcasts. Matthew’s conversations provide an insight into the lives of creative pro photographers, and on p78 he shares how to launch a successful episode.

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MATTHEWMARAN.COM

ANGELA NICHOLSON

Angela is our resident gear guru, and if there’s a new product to test, you can bet she’ll have cast her expert eye over it first. On p94, she’s back with a review of Nik Collection 3 by DxO. The updated plugin promises “a faster and more creative user experience in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.” Does it deliver?

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ANGELANICHOLSON.COM