One reader, one pro… creative studio lighting effects under the direction of James Paterson

Look beyond layering to create a harmonious and versatile scheme that provides ample illumination and creates atmosphere

Wendy Evans goes through the techniques required to shoot train stations after dark, when metering the variable light is a challenge

This month: Improve composition Compose yourself for photographs that are worth looking at more than once

Still raining outside? Then it’s time to get creative with overlay shooting modes and Wendy Evans

Charlotte Beutler’s still-life photo comes under our microscope