Digital Camera World January 2021

New Year resolutions are a wonderful thing – but many of them get broken by the end of January. There’s no chance of that happening to any of our 29 resolutions for 2021, as suggested in our cover feature (p56), as Digital Camera readers are a determined bunch. From the importance of running longform projects to trying out new styles and genres, there’s something for photographers of all abilities to take on board. As always, it’s inspiration galore this month, with a sledge-load of new photo projects in Photo Active (p16) and Stay at Home (p41), while it’s bird’s eye views all the way as our Hotshots gallery (p82) showcases the winners of 2020 Aerial Photographer of the Year. Plus, we round up some last-minute gifts for photographers (p114) and consider…

Sarah Bowman Photographer Always learning something new after having spent 10 years taking photographs, Sarah specialises in fashion and portraits. Discover one of her styles on page 16. David Shoukry Portrait photographer This Wiltshire photographer specialises in studio shoots, but enjoys a very short commute. We pay David a visit and learn about lighting and backdrops on page 8. Nicola Osula Creative photographer Starting her photographic journey on an iPhone, Nicola now uses a camera to explore colour, texture and elements of randomness. See page 34. Jon Devo Photographer and writer A photographer as well as a keen follower of technology, Jon explains the impact of Light Detection and Ranging tech on autofocus systems. Page 120. Usha Harish Wildlife photographer A contributor to the Prints for Nature Sale, an international conservation initiative, Kenya-based Usha is also a safari planner. See page 112. Brad Matthews Adventure photographer Hailing…

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Portrait photographer Following spells working as a musician and teacher, David turned his hobby into his career. Based in Wiltshire, he specialises in shooting portraiture. www.davidshoukry.com www.cinematicportraits.co.uk Among many other things, 2020 will be remembered as the year that working from home became the norm rather than the exception for a lot of people. But many photographers didn’t need to make this transition – whether photographing people, pets or plants, they’d been successfully running operations at home for years. So when life locked down, they were fully prepared and able to carry on as much as normal under the circumstances. David Shoukry is one such photographer – based in Wiltshire, he specialises in portraiture of people working in the performance arts, including actors, models and musicians. This latter category is particularly close to David’s heart,…

10 things to shoot, edit or create this month, including urban memoryscapes and a collection of lighthouses Specialising in fashion and portraits, my style consists of surreal, ethereal, and whimsical imagery. I’ve gained attention through my conceptual and surreal photography, which I find to be the most soul-fulfilling. Although I’ve been a photographer for more than 10 years, I still consider myself a newbie, as there is still so much out there to learn. Some of my favourite works are from experimental shoots, where I attempted to do something out of my comfort zone. Initially, I’m often sceptical of it working, but if you don’t try something new, you will never learn. From compositing to crafting, and from wardrobe creation to set design, the possibilities are endless! Once you’ve gained confidence, I suggest…