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

Jonathon Isola, Chandler, Arizona, USA

The award-winning photographer has just published a book about how to succeed in the medium. Niall Hampton finds out more

Encouraging the viewer to engage, Rebecca Holton prompts reflection on the way we live today and our rituals and routines. Frequently compared to Edward Hopper, her interpretation of light-dominated,

Encouraging the viewer to engage, Rebecca Holton prompts reflection on the way we live today and our rituals and routines. Frequently compared to Edward Hopper, her interpretation of light-dominated,

We eat around 2pm, starting with foie gras and sweet Monbazillac wine – a throwback to when we lived in Paris. Then, we move to the Sri Lankan part: biryani, chocolate biscuit pudding, before Sri Lank