Technique

Master natural light for stunning shots

During the course of just 24 hours the colour, intensity and direction of natural light changes dramatically, leading to countless photographic opportunities, says John Wade

Get great shots of newborns

What’s the difference between baby and newborn photography? Plenty, says leading practitioner Kristina Mack who shares a few of her trade secrets

How to get great shots in strong summer light

Don’t put your camera away when the sun is high in the sky. Learn how to control and maximise its potential, and you will be well on your way to creating images with impact, says Tom Mackie

Master natural light for stunning portraits

Professional photographers from across the globe reveal their top tips for shooting environmental portraits, documentary portraiture, weddings, action portraits and professional headshots

Get perfect colours – white balance masterclass

Guarantee perfect colours in-camera for every shot. James Abbott explains why white balance still matters

Get to grips with lighting for stunning portraits

Lighting equipment needn’t be daunting or complicated. It brings limitless opportunities for wonderful photos, says James Paterson

Beginner’s forum

Lightroom Background Edit August 20, 2019
I recently took what I think is a fairly nice shot of my horses head using my iPhone. The lighting wasn’t brilliant so using Lightroom on my laptop I’ve made some adjustments. The only thing I haven’t been able to do is edit the background which is rather cluttered. I found a really good tutorial […]
What grinds your gears? August 20, 2019
Inspired by the pet hates thread... For me, people that litter the streets, the ones that break glass beer bottles especially piss me off.

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Master natural light for stunning shots

Get great shots of newborns

How to get great shots in strong summer light

Master natural light for stunning portraits

Get perfect colours – white balance masterclass

Get to grips with lighting for stunning portraits