Shaping shadows

Learn how to create captivating fantasy artwork that draws in readers as Fernanda Suarez goes in-depth on her workflow

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM

Sean McCormack helps make your portraits glow in Lightroom

Have some embroidery fun with this easy project and create a gorgeous decoration for your home

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Decorating the home in cobwebs, pumpkins and novelty skeleton bones always adds to the Halloween spirit, and who can say no to some more fun things to furnish the house with for the spooky festivities