Practical Photography – March 2012
New issue on sale 25th January
The latest issue of Practical Photography will have you shooting sharper landscapes, getting creative with your iPhone and standing on the wrong side of the lens! Not to mention revisiting your old RAW files and taking a second look. Want to know more? Read on…
Sharper landscapes every time: Follow Craig Roberts’ definitive 15-step guide and shoot your sharpest ever scenics. Love landscapes? You need to read this!
What if I can only shoot with my iPhone? They’ve become a genuine alternative to compact cameras and Ed Godden has become addicted to his. He looks at the best photographic apps, as well as the iPhone techniques you need to know.
The wrong side of the lens? Most photographers hate having their photo taken, so we’ve bitten the bullet and tackled three creative self-portrait projects that reveal very different sides to our personality.
Return to RAW: If you’ve got loads of old files languishing on your hard drives, now is the time to revisit them and revitalise your archives. Andrew James shows you how.
Reader challenge: Let six wildlife enthusiasts loose in the Bavarian National Forest with a load of wolves and bears and you get a raft of amazing images. Wildlife pro Chris Weston leads the way.
The Assignment: The final project focuses on mood and emotion and how they can take your images to the next level. It might be the most challenging yet…
My photo obsession: Eric Kruszewski visited Haiti two years after the earthquake to document the recovery efforts. The results will inspire and amaze.
How do I? Find out how to use focus point, get great kid shots, and choose a modifier for your flashgun.
Gear guide: Take a first look at Nikon’s flagship D4, plus full reviews of Panasonic’s GX1, Sony’s NEX-7 and the latest shoulder bags.