October 2008
Issue 23
On sale 14 September, 2008
Our October 2008 issue includes:
Beginner's Guide: Family portraits made easy!
Camera Test: Nikon D700
Digital Convert: Joey Lawrence
Photo Adventures: Iron Maiden Tour!
Beginner’s Guide: Photographing the kids
A wonderful shot of the children is at the top of every parent’s photo wishlist. This month we’ve dedicated 22 pages to ensure portraits you take of the kids are the envy of your friends & family!
It’s tragic that there are many families where children grow up without any record of their magical moments, apart from a few snapshots and some grainy home video. Affordable digital SLRs mean that this simple luxury in life is within the reach of more people than ever, yet the basic skills and techniques needed to capture these treasured moments still elude many. Not any more! Our huge Beginner’s Guide is packed with all the essential information you need to take great pictures of the children with ease. We cover all the basics, from general techniques to lighting and locations. We’ve lots of practical advice to show you how we got on following the basic techniques and lots of expert insight to help you improve your images. From babies through to teenagers, we’ve got ideas and inspiration to help you capture magical moments of the kids that you can proudly share with your family and friends. And best of all, we’ve done it all using the minimum of gear, so you don’t have to worry about spending a small fortune to capture those treasured memories.
Main Digital SLR Test: Nikon D700
Nikon's FX-format 'full-frame DSLR put to the test.
Digital Convert: Joey Lawrence
‘Joey L’ is one of the most exciting photographers on the pro scene. His travel photography has drawn critical acclaim from all over the world, and he has made a name for himself as a brilliant commercial photographer, with a unique talent for lighting and post-processing. Incredibly, he’s still only 18. Matt Henry talks shop with the Canadian wunderkind.
Pro 'Budget' Challenge
Last month we saw our contributors achieve stunning results with entry-level DSLRs and standard kit zooms. In this second challenge, we test our pros with an ultra wide-angle zoom. Still using a budget DSLR and a choice of one of two low-cost accessories, this month’s three challengees must use the lenses to their full potential. They certainly have their work cut out, but we’re confident that, even without their usual assortment of professional gear, they can deliver the goods.
Photo Adventures: Iron Maiden World Tour
Matt Henry talks to John McMurtrie, Iron Maiden’s official photographer and regular Digital SLR Photography contributor, about the thrills and spills of shooting the most spectacular and ambitious tour of all time.
Comparison Test: Budget Studioflash kits
There’s never been a better time to get creative with lighting. We expose six of the best studioflash kits priced under £500.
EXPOSURE: Olympics
Olympics Q&A with The Sun's Chief Sports Photographer Richard Pelham.
Archive
In This Issue
- Olympics Q&A with The Sun's Chief Sports Photographer Richard Pelham.
- Digital SLR Photography and ITV Local are proud to announce Snap Britain, an exciting initiative, allowing passionate photographers to share their pride in their local area. Visit Snap Britain at www.itvlocal.com and upload your best images to the gallery, to help build up a great picture of Britain in the 21st Century!
- There’s never been a better time to get creative with lighting. We expose six of the best studioflash kits priced under £500.
- Matt Henry talks to John McMurtrie, Iron Maiden’s official photographer and regular Digital SLR Photography contributor, about the thrills and spills of shooting the most spectacular and ambitious tour of all time.
- Last month we saw our contributors achieve stunning results with entry-level DSLRs and standard kit zooms. In this second challenge, we test our pros with an ultra wide-angle zoom. Still using a budget DSLR and a choice of one of two low-cost accessories, this month’s three challengees must use the lenses to their full potential. They certainly have their work cut out, but we’re confident that, even without their usual assortment of professional gear, they can deliver the goods.
- ‘Joey L’ is one of the most exciting photographers on the pro scene. His travel photography has drawn critical acclaim from all over the world, and he has made a name for himself as a brilliant commercial photographer, with a unique talent for lighting and post-processing. Incredibly, he’s still only 18. Matt Henry talks shop with the Canadian wunderkind.
- Nikon's FX-format 'full-frame DSLR put to the test.
- A wonderful shot of the children is at the top of every parent’s photo wishlist. This month we’ve dedicated 22 pages to ensure portraits you take of the kids are the envy of your friends & family! It’s tragic that there are many families where children grow up without any record of their magical moments, apart from a few snapshots and some grainy home video. Affordable digital SLRs mean that this simple luxury in life is within the reach of more people than ever, yet the basic skills and techniques needed to capture these treasured moments still elude many. Not any more! Our huge Beginner’s Guide is packed with all the essential information you need to take great pictures of the children with ease. We cover all the basics, from general techniques to lighting and locations. We’ve lots of practical advice to show you how we got on following the basic techniques and lots of expert insight to help you improve your images. From babies through to teenagers, we’ve got ideas and inspiration to help you capture magical moments of the kids that you can proudly share with your family and friends. And best of all, we’ve done it all using the minimum of gear, so you don’t have to worry about spending a small fortune to capture those treasured memories.