Creative lockdown project: make a ‘kaleidograph’
November 19, 2020
With a little Photoshop know-how you can transform your photographs into abstract works of art. John Wade shows you how to create your own kaleidographs
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Animal magic: documenting the benefits animals have on our health
November 18, 2020
These times are challenging. Recent graduate Evie Scarborough talks about her project on the positive effects animals can have on human health, mental or physical
Nik Collection marks 25 years with 25 new presets
November 18, 2020
It's been 25 years since the Nik Collection was launched, so owner DxO has brought out a special silver jubilee edition
Master Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) for more creative landscapes
November 17, 2020
With ICM there are endless techniques to experiment with to create unique images that really stand out from the landscape crowd. It's a great creative lockdown project
Lift your spirits: how to photograph churches
November 17, 2020
Ditch the tripod and hone your handholding technique and exposure skills to capture beautifully detailed shots of churches and cathedrals.
Adobe takes 20% off Creative Cloud All Apps, predicts biggest Black Friday-period discount days
November 16, 2020
Company shaves a tenner a month of all All Apps plan - including Photoshop, Lightroom and a lot more - while using AI to predict what days over Black Friday will see the biggest discounts on electronics, computers and more
The stunning wildlife photography of David Yarrow
November 16, 2020
Here's a great antidote to the trials and tribulations of this pandemic year and bleak November days. We celebrate the amazing imagery of fine-art wildlife photographer David Yarrow, as featured in a recently published book
How one landscape photographer is getting through this year
November 16, 2020
It's been a tough time for pro landscape photographers, especially those who run courses and workshops. One such photographer, Melvin Nicholson, talks about how he and his peers are coping
Master light in your photography with Michael Freeman
November 10, 2020
Michael Freeman’s latest book, Light and How to Photograph It, explains his approach to capturing every type of light. Here are some key lessons
Learning from a documentary project that stands the test of time
November 9, 2020
With the re-publication of Paul Graham’s 1983 book, A1 - The Great North Road, Peter Dench talks to some of those it influenced and explains how it impacted his own photographic journey
“A lot of photographers find out about image theft when the culprits tag them in social media’
November 9, 2020
Worried about image theft? You should be. Anna Preda of PhotoClaim discusses the scale of the image theft problem, and what companies like hers are trying to do about.
Why Fujifilm has been doing “significantly better” than the rest of the market – and is sticking with APS-C
November 5, 2020
Toshii Iida, the new head of Fujifilm Europe, talks to AP about the impact of the pandemic, the company's key priorities and why it's still committed to APS-C sensors for mirrorless when its bigger rivals are charging hard with full frame
The L mount alliance: “a safe investment”
November 4, 2020
Edmond Terakopian shares his experience and thoughts on the L-Mount Alliance - he has no regrets about changing over
Greatest album cover photography: Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
November 3, 2020
We reveal the fascinating story behind the photography for Aladdin Sane, one of Bowie's most iconic album covers, as shot by Duffy
How to get great shots from a mobility scooter
November 2, 2020
Photographer Miles Pilling reveals how shooting from a mobility scooter gives him a unique perspective and a new lease of life
Autumn glory: get your best ever autumn landscapes
October 30, 2020
Town, country or coast, capture the best autumn has to offer. We speak to three photographers for their practical advice on shooting the stunning colours of autumn
Winning tips from the Pet Photographer of the Year
October 30, 2020
Jess Wealleans, named PetPhotographer of the Year at the 2020 MPA International Awards, shares the secrets of her success, and why she still thinks money can be made from pet photography
DxO PhotoLab 4 vs Adobe Lightroom: which is best for noise reduction?
October 29, 2020
With high-ISO images, Lightroom is not the only noise-reduction game in town. Angela Nicholson is impressed by the AI-powered DeepPRIME tools in the new PhotoLab 4 from DxO
Photo insight: how Andy Rouse got this amazing fisheye shot
October 29, 2020
Discover the inside story of an amazing wildlife image shot during an Arctic sunset, taken on a fisheye lens
How I shot London in lockdown
October 29, 2020
With more draconian lockdowns likely between now and Christmas, Jan Enkelmann talks about how he got such great shots during the national lockdown earlier this year