January 2020 issue of the Practical Photography Magazine will soon be on newsstands.

Read the press release.

The new issue of Practical Photography is heading your way!

It’s another bumper issue, with loads of brilliant multi-media photo goodness to entertain, inspire and educate…

Free gifts
Watch 65 minutes of new how-to videos, including a travel special and self-portrait challenge; use our free templates to create a personalised 2020 photo calendar; edit like a pro with our 28-page guide to Skylum Luminar, and more!

10 ways to instantly improve your photography
Recharge your creative batteries with our essential 15-page guide to becoming a better photographer, with loads of practical advice, challenging projects and thought-provoking ideas to try. Think of it as your New Year workout!

Shoot artistic urban scenes
Reflections, movement, triptychs… there are many ways to capture the urban environment, and we’ve got three easy projects that will help you see buildings in a whole new light.

My photo project
Al Lapkovsky visits St Petersburg every year and always takes the same photos. Or at least he did until he found a new shooting mode on his smartphone and unlocked a magical world of abstract illusion.

Know your stuff
Reducing digital noise, scanning old slides, understanding file types and lens compression explained – just a handful of the topics our experts explore in our latest Q&A special. Send your questions to knowyourstuff@bauermedia.co.uk

New Series! Flash know-how
Got a flashgun but don’t know how to use it? This series is for you. In part one, flash expert Ben Davis explains the absolute basics and shows you how to take control of the power settings.

The edit
Enhance contrast with HDR, create atmosphere with your own custom cloud brush, add blur for a burst of motion, and use our exclusive calendar templates to make a personalised 2020 year planner.

We hope you enjoy the issue,

Practical Photography editorial team.

If you subscribe to the digital edition, your issue will be in the app and available to download on Thursday 21st November.