PhotoPlus : The Canon Magazine

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SIMPLE STUDIO PHOTO TIPS • This month portrait pro Russ Tierney shows our Apprentice Jonathan six simple lighting setups at his Splash Point Studio in Wales

TECHNIQUE ASSESSMENT • In Manual mode, Apprentice Jonathan has complete control of the exposure

RUSS’S TOP 10 TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN THE STUDIO

RUSS’S FAVOURITE THREE PORTRAITS • Taking chances and breaking all the rules make for an impressive portfolio…

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INSPIRATIONS • WINNING CANON SHOTS FROM THE BIRD PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2023

HOW TO SHOOT THE MAGIC OF AUTUMN • 10 inspirational photo projects to capture the drama and colour of this golden season with Jon Adams and Andrew James

1 SHOOT CLOSE-UP AUTUMN SHOTS IN YOUR HOME • Bring nature indoors for more intimate photos

2 CAPTURING PARK WILDLIFE • Zoos are great for honing your wildlife skills, but you can boost the challenge with semi-wild parkland deer in local nature reserves

3 GET HIGH FOR MORNING MIST • A misty morning sunrise creates an eye-catching image, but you may need to shoot from above to get the best results

4 MAKE ART WITH CAMERA MOVEMENT • Use a slower than normal shutter speed and a smooth up-and-down motion to create expressive, painterly woodland images

5 GO TO TOWN FOR URBAN SCENES • Take advantage of how seasonal textures and colours impact urban environments and capture familiar sights in a new way

6 USE NATURE’S MIRRORS • Get creative with reflections to capture vibrant, double-take scenes, or generate your own abstract art in-camera

7 GET LOW FOR CANOPIES • A tree canopy of red and gold against a blue sky is an essential seasonal shot, but it takes a little prep

8 ADD SOME MOOD LIGHTING • Discover how to change the atmosphere and create an autumn feel in your landscapes with a few simple toning skills

9 HOW TO ACCENTUATE DETAIL IN YOUR SHOTS • Use an unconventional technique involving desaturation to draw attention to detail

10 CREATIVE AUTUMN TIPS • Try these tricks and learn to capture bold colour like a professional for unique and memorable images

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Ridiculousness in The Lake District • David and his mate Justin get into all sorts of logistical nonsense in the Lake District, while in search of striking autumnal scenery

CanonSkills • Sharpen up your photography skills with our all-new photo projects and expert guides

The beauty of backlighting • James Paterson shows you how to easily backlight your subjects

HOME STUDIO TIPS SET UP FOR BACKLIT PORTRAITS • Learn how to use home studio lighting kits for stunning portrait results

TOP TIPS BACKLIGHTING ESSENTIALS • Learn how to sculpt the light with modifiers and settings

TOP TIPS BOOST YOUR BACKLIT PORTRAITS • Simple editing tips and tricks to enhance your people pictures

TAKE IT FURTHER EXPERIMENT WITH GELS • Coloured gels can take your backlighting and edge lighting to the next level

Capture sensational seasonal still life shots • Autumn is a wonderfully colourful...