
Issue 162
If you’ve spent any time looking at wildlife photography, you’ve probably seen a rim light shot, an animal outlined by a glowing halo of golden light. It’s a technique that adds instant depth, drama, and mood, but it can be tricky to pull off when your camera turns the scene into muddy silhouettes or flare. In this issue, we break down the core principles behind rim lighting and how to take control of exposure so you can reliably capture that perfect halo effect.
Also in this issue:
In our Editor's Choice section we showcase a handpicked selection of our favorite photos.
- In our Editor's Choice section we showcase a handpicked selection of our favorite photos.
- We interview UK-based landscape and seascape photographer Simon Berry, whose work is deeply inspired by the wild beauty of Scotland.
- Struggling to pick up your camera lately? Watch an inspirational video for an honest, motivating reset that helps you spot the sneaky reasons you stall and start shooting again.
- Uncover the real secret to beautifully creamy bokeh as we bust the biggest myth in photography and prove why upgrading to a larger sensor isn't actually the answer.
- Learn how to add realistic, natural-looking light beams to your photos using Lightroom’s Masking toolsl.
- We give you the lowdown on PolarPro’s LiteChaser 17 system, which turns your iPhone into a more capable creative camera with a practical, affordable kit of filters, grip, and shutter that makes shooting feel faster, steadier, and more intentional.
- In our Readers Gallery, we showcase the very best shots from our talented readers.
- Experience the Swiss Alps in breathtaking 8K, a time-lapse journey of soaring peaks, shimmering glaciers, and mirror-still lakes captured on location in Switzerland.
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