The latest issue of Practical Photography is packed with fine art inspiration, portrait advice and landscape expertise. On sale now!
Fine art projects
Have some photo fun this summer with four brilliant fine art projects, from learning to see fine art potential and shooting in the style of the Old Masters to eye-catching liquid abstracts and creative borders for that finishing touch.
Travel portraits
Editor-in-chief Andrew James heads to Cyprus with a brief to capture a flavour of the place by shooting portraits of the local people. Young and old, wide-angle and telephoto – no subject is safe!
DSLR Skills
The sixth and final module focuses on landscapes, always a hit with photo enthusiasts. Find out to choose a location, get to grips with composition, master the art of filter use and understand hyperfocal distance. There’s also an end of term surprise for anyone looking to take their skills further.
Gear guide
Under the microscope this month is the latest Alpha from Sony (NEX-5), four of the best 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses, Canon’s IXUS 2 compact and the latest photo books.