THE AUDIENCE FOR SERIOUS PHOTOGRAPHY IS GETTING BIGGER ALL THE TIME
The quote above comes from renowned documentary photographer Martin Parr, who we are delighted to feature in our interview this month (p74). Martin recognises that there are more advanced shooters out there than ever, but becoming serious about photography can often mean learning from a pro, which is why we always ask the experts to share their advice with us.
This issue, we get invited into the studio of Canon pro Jade Keshia Gordon as she gives her top tips for shooting inclusive fashion portraits (p14), while travel and editorial photographer Jordan Banks walks us through his workflow for lifestyle imagery (p22).
Lifestyle is a common term, but the genre is about much more than shooting natural portraits. In the feature, find out how to create the authentic scenes that clients are looking for, with guidance on every stage, from the prep work to the shoot itself and, finally, the delivery and presentation of your work.
Also inside, we cast an expert eye over action cameras, devices that have developed massively in the last few years to become solid pro tools in their own right across all genres. From p36, discover how to choose, set up and accessorise your action cam, plus a few projects to get you inspired.
Photography is as much about inspiration as it is perspiration, so turn to p82 to see the winners of this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Lastly, we test four of the best street lenses (p96) – compact 35mm primes that are ideal for scenes on the fly – plus the Sigma fp L (p104). Enjoy the issue, but don’t take your photography too seriously.
PETER FENECH
This issue, our Technique Editor Peter has been getting creative with a flash for an advertorial product shoot on p50, where he fakes an autumnal sunrise. He’s crafted a composition tutorial on shooting tall subjects in the landscape on p56 and reviewed two new lenses from Nikon and Panasonic on p110.
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VERITY MILLIGAN
As a pro landscape and commercial photographer, Verity is a veteran when it comes to writing for us. This issue, she discusses the relevance of landscape photography and its ability to communicate ideas into the future, compared to some other genres of the medium. You can read her thoughts in her Pro Column on p114.
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CLAIRE GILLO
Claire is a regular contributor to Digital Photographer
and on p64 this issue, she provides an insight into the world of copyright. In seven key questions, Claire explains how the subject of your images impacts your rights as a photographer and how to manage who uses your intellectual property.
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MARTIN PARR
Martin Parr is one of the most recognised names in British photography. For our interview, we sat down with Martin to discuss his recent work with smartphone cameras and discuss his views on trends in photography in general. This one is a must-see, so head over to p74 for his insightful commentary.
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WWW.MARTINPARR.COM
JORDAN BANKS
Professional photographer Jordan has put together a feature on lifestyle work for us this issue, starting on p22. Here, Jordan takes us through his creative process for capturing unique and powerful lifestyle images, from the planning stage all the way through to choosing gear and directing a successful shoot.
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ULRIKE EISENMANN
In our Shot of the Month spot, we feature a stunning image by Bavariabased Ulrike of
LAKEARTPHOTOGRAPHY.
COM. She explains the process behind her landscape study of Alpe di Siusi in Italy’s Dolomites. Her shot highlights the benefits a little planning and an early start can impart on scenic photos. Turn to p90 to see her beautiful work.
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