“I’VE DEVELOPED A WAY OF TREASURING THE LANDSCAPE AND SEEING IT AS MORE SACRED THAN I USED TO”

This issue, we’re finally looking ahead to a life without lockdown. Our main feature is an expert guide to scouting landscape locations, and by giving it a read (p32) you’ll be ready to shoot stunning scenes when the curtain lifts and life begins to get back to “normal”. Even if you can’t travel far, your local landscapes are likely brimming with possibilities. Learn to read maps, use planning apps, and identify the best compositions – all before leaving the house.

Master photographer Charlie Waite (from whom the quote above originated) is another wonderful source of landscape inspiration, as he shares the stories from his latest exhibition, Hidden Works (p22).

While many photographers won’t be able to shoot their usual work for a long time to come, there’s still potential for inspiring images while isolating. On p46, we’ve put together 30 tips from pro portrait photographers to help you capture stunning images of your family at home. Choose the best kit, settings, and techniques for both posed and candid results.

On p58, learn to shoot and edit eye-catching product shots with a simple but effective lighting setup, followed by two new shooting tutorials from p64. We’re also giving you a free fine-art photography e-book with loads of projects inside (p8)!

Elsewhere, explore how to craft a career as a photo educator and teach skills online (p70), plus find our pick of five films about famous photographers (p96).

If kit is your bag, the reviews section leads with the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III – a hybrid camera that has five 2020 TIPA World Awards (p88). Lastly, the group test (p78) pits DSLR vs mirrorless, as we compare four budget full-frame models worth your attention!