How to photograph waterfalls – a complete guide
August 15, 2022
A visual feast, waterfalls are fantastic natural features to photograph. Jeremy Walker shows us how to photograph waterfalls.
Technique
Photography tips and techniques from professionals and industry experts to help you continue improving your work.
Whether you’re looking for wildlife photography tips or more interested in portrait photography, our articles and guides will help spark ideas for experimentation, guide you on how to capture the best light and point you in the direction of photography projects to boost your portfolio.
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Drone photography tips for beginners
August 11, 2022
We share our guide to drone photography, including the best drones for beginners and drone laws
How to photograph the moon
August 11, 2022
Cameras at the ready for tonight's Sturgeon Supermoon! Andrew Fusek Peters explains all you need to know about photographing the moon
UWE students share first exhibition post-pandemic
August 10, 2022
Jessica Miller visits Vessel, the graduate show by BA (Hons) Photography graduates from University of West England University Bristol (UWE).
How to take amazing portraits on a smartphone
August 9, 2022
The latest smartphones are fantastic tools for portrait photographers. Amy Davies speaks with three photographers for advice on taking portraits with their smartphone
Top tips for stunning car photography
August 8, 2022
You don't need to own a supercar to shoot great car photography, as Phil Hall reveals, in our complete guide to car photography
Best portrait photography advice from the pros
August 4, 2022
How do top portrait specialists approach a shoot and what gear do they use? We asked six acclaimed photographers to share their best ever portrait photography secrets
AP readers’ share their powerful portrait project
August 3, 2022
Steve Fairclough speaks to three AP readers who each embarked on an ambitious and highly rewarding portrait photography project
APS-C Vs Full-Frame – Which sensor size is best?
August 1, 2022
Do you need to buy a full-frame camera in 2022, or is APS-C good enough? Let’s find out the key differences, pros and cons
Complete guide to outdoor light in photography
August 1, 2022
Light is a photographer’s raw material, the building block that makes or breaks our images. Pro shooter David Noton explains the skill in learning how to see, feel and understand it
Birmingham City students: elevating into the photographic industry
July 31, 2022
Jessica Miller visits Elevate/22, the graduate show BA (Hons) Photography students from Birmingham City University. The students share more about their projects and advice for those looking to get into photography.
Chris Porsz: the inside story of the amazing street photography project ‘Reunions’
July 29, 2022
Chris Porsz's unique project, Reunions, saw him recreating street portraits in Peterborough with the same people, often more than 40 years apart
How to take great photographs of dogs
July 27, 2022
Successful dog photographer Rhian White shares some secrets for cracking canine shots with Geoff Harris
Complete guide – How to shoot food photography
July 25, 2022
You don’t need a lot of expensive gear to for photographing food - Michael Powell explains how to shoot great food photography images
Aliz Kovacs-Zoldi: how mindfulness and plant collecting became my photo project
July 20, 2022
Jessica Miller speaks with Cambridge School of Art graduate Aliz Kovacs-Zoldi about her final year project, The Journey Within, which explores how mindfulness and collecting plants helped her throughout Covid-19 lockdowns.
Falmouth students share diverse techniques in Gweles exhibition
July 18, 2022
Jessica Miller visits Gweles, the graduate show by Final year BA (Hons) Photography students from Falmouth University. The students share more about their projects and advice for those looking to get into photography.
Beginner’s guide to file and photo management
July 18, 2022
Claire Gillo guides us through how-to manage photos and files to make your life easier, including how to store and backup photos
How to master summer light for amazing photos
July 15, 2022
Summer brings strong, sustained light, but can also bring overexposure and hard shadows. Top pros in a range of genres show James Abbott how they get great results
Top 30 accessories for close-up photography
July 13, 2022
Macro and close-up needn’t be pricey. Tracy Calder, co-founder of Close-up Photographer of the Year, recommends 30 budget accessories starting from £1!
How to take great macro photos on a smartphone
July 11, 2022
Some high-end smartphones are well-equipped to tackle tiny subjects – Amy Davies discovers how you can do macro photography with a smartphone
