Mick Bracken: "Trying out new camera which is my first DSLR. I am new to still life photography but thought I would give it a try - not sure if it’s any good, but it’s a start!" The next theme ...

In the steps below we’ll go behind the scenes to see how a gravity-defying still life can be achieved. From the lighting setup to the careful posing to the simple post-processing, we’ll look at each ...

Head judge Tyrone McGlinchey said: "Cristina has taken the still life photography genre to new heights... to create an intriguing work, full of depth and meaning." Wanjura won £250 in prize money ...