Digital Camera World November 2021

First, thanks to any readers who joined us at The Photography Show & The Video Show in September. It was so good to see you, and it felt great to be staging a physical event again – we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Our cover feature this issue is the magic of monochrome: turn to page 58 for some pro tips on shooting your best-ever black-and-white images. More technique and tips are waiting in Photo Active (p16) and Stay at Home (p41), while Camera College (p70) is a spooky shot special for Halloween. Enjoy images of wild weather while staying warm indoors in Hotshots (p80), and go on a shoot with portraiture master Andy Gotts (p132). A pair of heavyweight cameras helms Kit Zone (p112), and…

Andy Gotts Portrait photographer A spur-of-the-moment portrait of Stephen Fry cleared Andy’s stellar career for lift-off. We find out more about the images to grace his new book, Icons. See page 132 Mike Kus Smartphone photographer Mike’s photography covers everything from high-profile commercial shoots to local photo walks – all done on his pocket phone. Join him on page 10 Maryam Wahid Fine-art photographer Maryam’s photography goes beyond portraiture to explore ideas around cultural history, community and identity. Discover her work on page 32 Laura Lake Wildlife photographer Lockdown led Laura into a new pastime: capturing wildlife. She shares her advice for anyone still building their photographic confidence on page 34 Chris Nowell Landscape photographer Chris shoots classic landscapes, but the story of how he got into photography will move and inspire you. Meet Chris and discover his long-exposure tips on page 28 Margot Raggett Wildlife…

9 ALL-NEW TIPS CARDS This issue, get wallet-sized advice on long exposures, autumn wildlife and making the most of local sporting events. If your copy doesn’t include printed cards, see the Gifts folder of this issue’s download for print-your-own versions. NEW-LOOK TIPS CARDS! ✔ 9 subjects ✔ Techniques ✔ Settings ✔ Kit list Mono FX Kit for Photoshop CC Convert a colour shot into a sensational mono image in just a few clicks, using Photoshop CC and our Mono FX Kit. Find the kit in the Gifts folder of this issue’s download, then see page 90 for your guide to installing and using this brilliant conversion tool. Buyer’s Guide ebook Over 270 pages of camera and lens reviews, plus buying advice for accessories! See the Gifts folder in your download.…

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Having studied fine art before training as a graphic designer, Mike also works as a photographer, and has a worldwide client roster including Jeep and Nissan. www.mikekus.com As the old saying goes, “The best camera is the one you have with you.” Spare a thought for Mike Kus, who might have three on him at any one time. But we’re not talking about someone who has to haul the photographic equivalent of the kitchen sink, larder and pantry around with them: instead, Mike’s setup is far less taxing on his back and shoulders. Mike is an evangelist of smartphone photography; not because he’s not at home with a camera, but because he feels that a great image matters more than what it was captured on. And Mike has just shared his insights about…

On the conversation du jour… “I feel like smartphone photography gets devalued a lot,” says Mike. “Years ago we used to have that conversation in the pub about whether digital photography was real photography or not. Now I feel like the debate has moved on to whether smartphone photography is actually real photography or not. I feel like there’s still a bit of a stigma attached to smartphone photography and how seriously it’s taken.” Is Instagram still a big influence? “I joined on day one, when all you could do was post a picture and put a filter on it. I had a good camera [an iPhone 4] and a place to put my pictures, so from a hobbyist point of view I’d found my niche. I have landed various professional jobs on…