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

Andy Westlake assesses a unique telephoto lens for extreme close-up photography

Described as an antidote to throwaway culture, Suzy Bennett’s beautiful book, Artisans of Dartmoor , celebrates inspiring individuals who work in traditional crafts. Tracy Calder talks to her about the challenges involved in environmental portraiture

Agonising over astrophotography shots? Traumatised by your next tripod choice? Send your technique and camera questions to digitalcamera@futurenet.com

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

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