Australian Photography

Australian Photography + digital is Australia’s top-selling photography publication. Named Niche Magazine of the Year in the 2013 Australian Magazine Awards, AP has one simple goal – to help you become a better photographer. Each month the magazine profiles leading shooters and shares a range of useful tips to help you improve the way you go about planning, shooting, editing and using your images. Popular regular sections include the monthly Your Best Shot photo competition, Image Doctor, camera tests and columns by well known photographers including Frans Lanting, Darran Leal and Mark Galer.

Australian Photography

THE YEAR THAT WAS…

THIS ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS

HIGH SPEED BELLY-DIP

2023 WALKLEY PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS ANNOUNCES FINALISTS AND FIRST WINNERS

NIKON UNVEILS RETRO INSPIRED FULL FRAME ZF

ADOBE LAUNCHES PHOTOSHOP ON THE WEB

CANON ANNOUNCES RF 10-20MM F/4L IS STM

BLACKMAGIC ANNOUNCES CINEMA CAMERA 6K: AFFORDABLE 6K FOR THE MASSES

RARE PHOTOS OF SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE RELEASED TO MARK 50TH ANNIVERSARY

YOUR BEST SHOT

WORLD’S BEST WILDLIFE • The winners of the Natural History Museum’s prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been announced, with French underwater photographer and marine biologist Laurent Ballesta awarded the overall title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 for ‘The golden horseshoe’.

THE CULL • New cameras are great, but they mean we are shooting more images than ever. How do you pick the best, manage the rest, and get rid of the trash? AP looks at how you can speed up your image sorting and storage.

THE LENS BEHIND THE LAW • In a rare interview, AP meets with the Australian Federal Police to find out more about what occurs behind the lens of the thin blue line.

Australlan Photography CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE • What do you buy for the photographer who has everything? More photography gear of course! These are our picks, from bigger ticket items to non-boring stocking stuffers, that’ll keep shutter-bugs happy this Christmas.

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THE POWER OF A FRAME • Canadian teenager Leah Den Bok is turning heads with her powerful images of people experiencing homelessness captured across Canada and the US. We sat down for a chat with the 23-year-old to find out how she got started, and how her photography is raising funds for the most vulnerable.

PANASONIC LUMIX S5 II • Panasonic has finally jumped on the phase detection autofocus bandwagon. But have they nailed their shot, or missed the mark? Tim Robinson finds out.

ULANZI VL120 RGB LED VIDEO LIGHT • Just $60 for a compact battery fill light? Surely, there’s a catch. Steve Thomas tries out Chinese manufacturer Ulanzi’s powerful, yet cut-price, video light.

DJI AIR 3 • The DJI Air 3 draws inspiration from the Mavic 3 Pro, while retaining a compact size. Drew Hopper takes it to the skies.

SONY 16-35MM F/2.8 GM II LENS • More than six years after it was first released, Sony has finally updated its 16-35mm f/2.8, making the holy trinity update complete. So has the wait been worth it? Doug Gimesy finds out.

RAW, WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? • Your camera has a superpower, and using the RAW file format can unleash a raft of benefits that’ll transform your photos. AP dives in.

PAMAMAROO • As an enthusiast photographer for almost 73 years, my interests and approaches have changed and evolved. Nowadays I mostly seek to create contemporary works, but there are still times when I capture traditional imagery.

​AS SEASONS CHANGE • ​The summer months change the environment and our photography. Here’s how to explore it in your own work.

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