Welcome
Photography for everyone Dear reader, As editor of Photography News and a committed photographer for many decades, it’s my pleasure to communicate the joys of image making. But, it’s not easy to capture a life’s calling in a few hundred words. It simply must be experienced. Doubtless, you will have captured snapshots on smartphones, but it’s a world apart from crafting a photograph with dedicated gear. It needn’t be anything fancy – in fact, many of the options within this catalogue sit at an entry-level price point and can work automatically with just the press of a shutter. But the results can be spectacular. I’ve witnessed the dawn of digital and the subsequent development of small, light and powerful mirrorless models. I’ve seen lenses become better than ever, with unbelievable autofocus and zoom ranges. Thanks to the tools at hand, photography has never been so accessible. Of course, it’s not just about getting a camera and using it to document anything you come across. The process itself becomes a new means of experiencing the world. You’ll see things all around you that you never would have noticed, and enjoy moments that would otherwise pass you by. Sitting on the Travel panel of the Royal Photographic Society, I’ve been lucky enough to dedicate my life to exploration – and see others’ inspiring images. But for many, it’s a luxury only enjoyed later in life. Well, what better time, I say! Investing in my first camera was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I can only hope you find it even half as special.
Will Cheung FRPS www.williamcheung.co.uk
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