“KNOWING WHERE, WHEN AND HOW THE LIGHT WILL SHINE GIVES YOU THE EDGE OVER OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS”

Knowing where, when and how the light will shine gives you the edge over other photographers. Although summer light gets a bad reputation – for being too bright, too low, or too early to take advantage of – the season also provides an incredibly versatile range of conditions. With sunnier, longer days stretching ahead, it’s time to plan how you’ll tackle the next few months with your camera.

From p22, explore ten ways to use summer light, with practical tips and techniques for shooting landscapes, portraits and wildlife like a pro.

From wide and expansive subjects to tiny ones, next we turn our attention to macro photography and the creative wonders that you can capture when you really get in close. From p34, discover how to use focus, backdrops and props to stunning effect.

At DP, we’re all about delivering advice from pro photographers who are experts in their field. One landscape shooter shares how they built a workshop business from scratch – at just 17 years old (p14), and Mike Mezeul II (p76) brings us a documentary of the world’s most dangerous and dramatic volcanoes.

In the skills section, learn to shoot and edit a still life masterpiece (p56), go tripod-free at night (p58) and sharpen up your shots using Photoshop (p60).

On the equally important career side (from p66), we take a look at shooting multi-faith weddings, plus selling artwork and printing images on a budget.

If gear is why you’re here, we review the Fujifilm X-E4 mirrorless, the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, and two lenses: the Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM and the super sharp Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S. Until next time, enjoy the issue!