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The importance of shooting in the Raw image format on your Canon DSLR is something we eulogize about in Photoplus, and with good reason. By choosing to shoot Raw, you create an image file with a vast dynamic range of tones, detail and colours that a humble JPEG simply can’t muster. Furthermore, when editing your Raw images, this lovely raw data offers you far greater scope for enhancing areas such as highlights and shadows to get the most from your shots, without a loss in quality. In this issue we bring your the definitive guide to Raw, from the benefits over JPEG, to setting up your Canon camera and Raw image editing advice, you can learn it all, starting on page 28.

Also in this issue, Children, Family & Lifestyle Photographer of the Year Nina Mace teaches our Apprentice how to capture great winter portraits of the family, even when it’s cold outdoors, see page 8. We get to interview the amazing Pete Souza, former chief White House photographer, who had unhindered access to photograph Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama during historic moments. As well as an enviable portfolio, Pete has strong opinions and, boy, he doesn’t pull any political punches when talking about Trump! Pete will be talking on the Super Stage at this year’s Photography Show at the NEC, see the back cover of the magazine for how to get your discounted show tickets.

In our inspirational Canon Skills section, learn how to shoot and shrink a subject with a combination of camera and Photoshop techniques; capture professional headshots with one light in small space; plus old-school Hollywood photo skills. See page 45, and don’t forget the accompanying video guides. Plus we test five APS-C Canon EOS DSLRS, starting at only

£419 for the 2000D with an 18-55mm kit lens!