Every family has at least one photo album, fit to bust with smiley pictures of mom, dad and the rest of the clan. But how many contain anything other than just snapshots? This month’s bumper issue brings you 26 pages of top advice and technique designed to breathe new life into your family album, from babies and kids to family groups and even the pet pooch. Elsewhere, create dramatic images with extreme ND filters, catch up with wildlife photographer Chris Weston as he highlights the plight of the world’s most endangered mammals, delve into the world of interpolation to see which method is best. All this and much more…
Fresh family portraits
Want to take cutting edge family portraits to be proud of? Look no further! Find out how to use natural light for great baby shots, bounce flash for kids’ portraits, and how to take stylish and easy family shots. If that’s not enough, there’s also advice on shooting funky teenage pics, and even a crash course in canine creativity. We’ve even thrown in some easy-to-follow post-processing techniques for good measure.
How to capture travel portraits
Experienced pros Marcus McAdam and James McCormick have visited over half the world’s countries, so who better to offer advice on shooting travel portraits with the ‘wow’ factor? From packing your bags to breaking down the language barrier with a smile and knowing when to focus, our well-travelled duo will have you embracing the people, lifestyles and cultures of your chosen location in no time.
Gear guide
Take a first look at the Canon EOS 7D, Sony A850 and Pentax K-x, find out what our test team think of the Nikon D300s and Panasonic GF1, and read our in-depth guide to photo storage, and find out how best to keep your precious images safe. Also revealed are the results of our prestigious Gear of the Year awards – find out who won the plaudits!
