With further lockdown easing on the horizon and the imminent return of the Rule of Six, it is the perfect time to get back to capturing portraits. Whether you’re going to be seeing friends or family for the first time in a while, you should mark the occasion by taking some photographs, so who better than the Photography News team to give you tips, advice and inspiration to create memories that matter? Will, Kingsley and Roger discuss their respective photographic approaches to portraiture, explain how to deal with reluctant subjects and give their thoughts on the kit you need to get great results.

Diving deeper into episode 22 of The Photography News Podcast reveals how much Roger dislikes back button focusing, how Kingsley has spent more time reading instruction manuals than taking pictures and how Will uses wool and felt as part of his exhaustive process to review cameras for the magazine.

Meanwhile, our friendly experts at MPB dispense handy lens advice to help one reader get closer to birds, while the team also advise a full-frame user on his switch to mirrorless and have a surprisingly spirited discussion about their favourite gadget bags.

Got a pressing photography question? Email podcast@photographynews.co.uk and you could find your question being answered by some of the best in the business. And don’t forget to catch up on previous episodes, too!

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