March 3, 2021
Fight or flight: get great garden bird shots this lockdown
It can be hard to get out at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can't get stunning shots of bird behaviour at home - including spectacular bird fights
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March 3, 2021
It can be hard to get out at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can't get stunning shots of bird behaviour at home - including spectacular bird fights
March 1, 2021
Great film photography in black and white is about more than just loading film into an old analogue SLR and snapping, as three masters of the art reveal
February 23, 2021
A new movie tells the story of how an eccentric Austrian entrepreneur, 'Doc' Kaps, saved the last Polaroid factory and helped revive the brand. We meet the great man, who's a champion of all things…
February 23, 2021
There is still time to enter the black & white round in our major APOY contest, so we share nine simple tips, tricks and ideas to improve your monochrome photography
February 10, 2021
You don’t need to spend a fortune to make great photos. Ian Pack and Rich Sibley share their favourite hacks utilising materials available from DIY and hobby stores
February 6, 2021
Ian Hughes shoots the landscapes around floodlit football club grounds. We find out more about his motivations and approach - with matches taking place without crowds, you might be able to try it yourself
February 5, 2021
A lot of digital photographers prize the unique look of black and white film. To mark the first round of APOY, we share some tips for emulating black and white film effects with digital cameras,…
February 4, 2021
When Ivor Ottley was forced to end his music career prematurely, and was then rocked by health issues and bereavement, nature photography became a solace and a healer. He's also doing well in competitions -…
February 3, 2021
Discover the basics of starting a camera collection, with practical advice and buying tips - it's a great project for the lockdown as you can often shop online. Vintage camera expert John Wade is your…
February 2, 2021
"I never liked music photography much" - so says famous music photographer Kevin Cummins, who's taken iconic shots of Joy Division, The Smiths, Oasis, Blur and Pulp. He reveals more in a fascinating interview to…
February 2, 2021
JPEGs offer the ultimate in convenience while raw files have more data, but there’s a bit more to file format choice than that. Angela Nicholson explains the key points
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