We all know that keen amateur Canon photographer who’s got all the gear and no idea! However, it’s the enthusiast with basic gear who’s got an idea (of how to use it) that will end up taking better photos. At this time of year we get lots of new readers who have just bought their first Canon EOS camera, and 90 per cent of the time it’s the camera with the basic kit lens. In this issue’s big Canon skills guide, we’re going to show you how to take great winter photos with minimal kit. Whether you’re a beginner with new Canon kit, or an experienced enthusiast with prime lenses, we’ll prove that you can get great winter photographs with a simple setup. See page 26.
Also inside this issue, brilliant Canon pro photographer Sean Weekly teaches our Apprentice how to take great shots of birds of prey, from Buzzards to Red Kites, from his perfectly-placed hide in mid-Wales. What’s more, they also show you that bad weather can actually enhance the types of wildlife photos you can capture when it’s raining! From page 8.
There are some great new photo projects and image-editing guides with free videos to follow along, from forced perspective images using toys and fake snow, to creative silhouette portraits, from page 44. Plus we speak to Bran Symondson, a soldier turned photographer who swapped guns for cameras, and reveals how he’s turned AK-47s into works of art! Page 62.
What’s the best image-editing software to have in 2022? We test 12 of the latest packages from all the new major players, including Adobe, Canon, Affinity and more, see page 88. Plus get your free Teach Yourself Photoshop Elements eBook, details on how to download it over the page.
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