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…

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

Jonathon Isola, Chandler, Arizona, USA

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Three Nikon D850 users give their verdict

Well-tailored for many subjects and situations, the Nikon D850 is one of the finest DSLRs ever made