Whether you want to enhance contrast, convert to black & white, fix exposure problems or perform any number of other image adjustments, you need an image editor that offers the right tools. While Photoshop Elements is seen as lightweight in…
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How would you cope with a 24 hour shoot?
From day to night and back to day, Dave Fieldhouse shares his experience of a 24-hour photoshoot in London
Get superb-looking portraits in Photoshop
Discover a host of tips, tricks and techniques for natural-looking portrait enhancements. James Paterson shows you how
Take your best-ever street photos
A new book sees leading street photographers share their words of wisdom. Geoff Harris takes a look at current trends and best practice
30 money-saving ways to shoot on a budget
From hard-won pro tips to amateurs’ crafty workarounds, we share 30 great ways to save cash while getting great results
Get creative by using the ‘wrong’ lens for the job
Wideangle lenses are most commonly associated with landscapes, while telephotos are not the first choice for close-ups unless, of course, you use a little imagination
20 money-saving DIY photography hacks
Why max out a credit card on accessories when you can make simple tools yourself? Matty Graham shows how to get great shots for less
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
Boring sky in your landscape? It’s got easier to replace it
Skylum claims Luminar 4, set for release in the autumn, will be the first photo editor to have a fully automatic Sky Replacement tool, designed to save hours of editing. It will use artificial intelligence to apply a new sky…
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
Discover Lightroom’s great new editing tools
James Paterson looks at some of the more useful Lightroom tweaks, and states the case for staying up to date
Wildlife Watch: wonderful Waterfowl shots
Common waterfowl are often overlooked when looking for a photography project. Tesni Ward shares her tips on how to make the most of these charismatic birds
Get your own great lunar landscapes
Including the moon in a landscape image has its challenges, but Ollie Taylor knows how to overcome them and make the most of two popular passions
Apollo 11 anniversary special: the role photography played
NASA’s early years culminated in the historic Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Steve Fairclough spoke to science author Piers Bizony to discover the role of photography in documenting these pioneering missions
Ten easy ways to get great shots of UK landmarks
Professional photographer Daniel Lewis and Premier Inn have teamed up to provide some useful advice and insights, so here is a selection of tips for dear old Blighty’s most popular structures, landmarks and beauty spots. 1) The London Eye Don’t…
Biggest autofocus mistakes and how to avoid them
Understanding how your AF system works and how to avoid pitfalls will really help you get sharp shots, says Angela Nicholson