If you’re planning to enter our Urban Life round, which launches next week, take these tips from four of last year’s top ten photographers

From trusty cameras to fun accessories, here’s our pick of the best gear for travel video and photography enthusiasts

Turn everyday encounters with birds, bees & bugs into INSTA-WORTHY IMAGES you’ll want to show off

(whatever your budget!)

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Our pick of the best titles about photography published this year – each one will make an ideal festive season gift for lovers of the medium…