Digital Photographer

Launched in 2002, Digital Photographer is the ultimate monthly photography magazine, delivering indispensable, practical and hands-on shooting advice. Aimed at digital enthusiasts and professional photographers, Digital Photographer features the latest high-end kit reviews, expert interviews, practical shooting advice and image-editing tutorials to help you become a better photographer. We also showcase a selection of images from DP readers every month – the ideal launch pad for your career. Please note: Digital versions of the magazines do not include the covermount items or supplements that you would find on printed editions.

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EXPLORE THE VERY BEST OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER • In our latest Annual, discover all the essential pro advice, techniques, styles and career tips from the world’s best photographers over the past 12 months

SAMYANG LAUNCHES ITS FIRST CANON RF-S LENS – AND A NEW PRIMA SERIES • In a landmark occasion for Samyang, the South Korean company presents its new Prima range – and first autofocus lens for Canon RF

Tamron’s first autofocus lens for Canon RF mount is finally here!

Think Tank announces new travel-friendly bags • Whether you’re in the rainforest or the urban jungle, Think Tank has a camera bag for the job with its latest backpack and two roller bags

Viltrox releases ‘bargain’ AF 35mm f/1.7 • The latest Viltrox prime lens for Sony E, Nikon Z and Fujifilm X APS-C cameras promises to hit the sweet spot

In other news • More snippets of photography news from around the world

STORY BEHIND THE STILL

GEAR OF THE YEAR • Your guide to the best, most exciting and most innovative photographic kit of 2024

THE YEAR OF THE SEQUEL • These models aren‘t original, but they are far from cookie-cutter follow-ups

BEST IN CLASS GLASS • Is 2024’s graduating class the finest lineup of optics ever?

SOFTWARE & ACCESSORIES OF THE YEAR • The winds of change are being crowdfunded

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10 TECHNIQUES FOR BETTER LANDSCAPES • Expand your skills to take your landscape photos to the next level

CITYSCAPE SPECIAL • Explore the urban environment to discover amazing moments

FRAMING FACES • Master this genre with expert advice on how to set the spotlight on your subject through basic and creative photographic techniques

Dive into the basics • The Roktographer on what you need to start in professional portrait photography

Find the focal length • Why these three focal lengths are worth considering, and how they influence your subject

Pros and cons: Prime vs zoom lenses • Which type of lens is better for your vision and budget?

Pro advice: Christian Mayberry • Why a short telephoto lens might be the best choice for budding portrait photographers

Explore new approaches • We explore three images using three different methods to spark your creativity

Shoot year-round • Caroline Allington on how to craft outdoor portraits at any time and follow different visual languages

Choose the best locations • Mood, colours, styling, light – here’s what to take into account to create impactful portraits

Use the light • Identify the light quality and learn how to use it to achieve your creative vision

Craft bokeh • Caroline’s go-to lenses for a shallow DoF, and why blurred backgrounds benefit the subject’s appearance

Intensify shallow depth of field • Learn three techniques to control and maximise background blurs

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