PhotoPlus : The Canon Magazine

Introducing the all-new PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, the biggest and best Canon DSLR photography magazine. We're now bigger and better than ever, with 148 pages packed with more Canon EOS DSLR techniques, test and tips than ever. You'll find new Canon pro photographer interviews, more in-depth Canon DSLR and kit tests, a comprehensive Canon DSLR and lens buyers' guide, Canon School technical advice, photo stories and more

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PhotoPlus : The Canon Magazine

TAKE WONDERFUL WELSH SCENES • Canon pro landscape photographer Drew Buckley takes reader Lyndsey around some of his favourite Welsh scenic photo spots

TECHNIQUE ASSESSMENT • Drew approved of Lyndsey’s use of Manual mode but suggested using Exposure Simulation, too

DREW’S TOP 10 TIPS FOR STUNNING SCENIC SHOTS

DREW’S TOP 3 LANDSCAPE SHOTS • Pro photographer Drew shares some of his favourite images of the great outdoors

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INSPIRATIONS • STUNNING IMAGERY FROM THE WORLD OF CANON PHOTOGRAPHY

FEEL-GOOD PHOTO SKILLS • Learn how photography can help your mental health with top pros’ tips and readers’ inspiring stories

BOOST YOUR MOOD • It’s amazing just how wholesome photography can be for our wellbeing and creativity

THAT FEEL-GOOD FACTOR • Discover how using Canon cameras can be great for boosting mindfulness, offering a wellbeing workout for a better life

Why photography is now my therapy • Canon photographer Phil Benton shares his story of overcoming mental health problems and using his photography projects to bring joy to others:

PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE KEY • Inspiring stories of how photography has been a lifesaver for you

STRESS-BUSTING SHOOTS • Overcoming both physical and mental challenges by taking photos to put you in the right head space

PHOTOGRAPHY ON PRESCRIPTION • How social prescribing photography can help improve your mental health

Resources & support • We’re not medical experts so please do seek professional help if you need guidance with your mental health or any other issues that we’ve touched on in this guide. And remember, there’s no shame in asking for help.

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

High Dynamic Range vs Luminosity Masking • Both of these exposure blending techniques can work wonders on your landscapes, so James Paterson helps you decide which is best for you

ESSENTIAL SKILLS BEST PRACTICE FOR BRACKETING • How many frames, how many stops and which exposure mode do you use for bracketing photos?

TOP TIPS BLENDING YOUR EXPOSURES • Learn how to use HDR and Luminosity Masking, and decide which is better for your workflow

TOP TIPS ENHANCE YOUR SUNSETS • Try these simple editing tricks to boost those beautiful sunset tones

TOP TIPS THE PROBLEM WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE IMAGES • Terrible presets and overcooked images have given HDR a bad name, but as a tool it can be hugely useful

Perfect your panning shots • Inject speed into your action shots by adding more drama with some motion blur – Dan Mold hits the streets to show you how…

STEP BY STEP ADD A SENSE OF SPEED • Follow our expert tips to create the right sort of blur in your...