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Wildlife watch: Eiders
The contrasting black and white plumage of eiders can make for challenging exposures. Oscar Dewhurst shares his top tips for how best to photograph these birds
How to take better travel photographs
The winning images at the International Travel POTY 2018 contest are outstanding and inspiring. AP speaks to some of the winning photographers about how they shoot a whole world of subjects
Getting the most from Content-aware fill in Photoshop
Martin Evening shows you how to fill selections with Content-Aware Fill and how to tame the results
DIY home-lighting solutions
You don't need to spend a fortune to get professional-looking results. Claire Gillo shares her DIY home-lighting hacks for those on a budget
Glorious gardens
We speak to the photographers behind our favourite shots from the prestigious and most recent International Garden Photographer of the Year competition
Restore old prints with Photoshop Elements
Revitalise old prints by using these simple Photoshop techniques, says James Paterson
Get the best from your home studio set-ups
Taking your photography to the next level with a studio lighting set-up at home. James Paterson shows how to get the best from your starter kit
Location guide: Lofoten Islands, Norway
‘Jagged mountains, pristine beaches and dancing aurora – what more do you want from a location?’ asks Andy Farrer
Choosing the best paper for film printing
There are several factors to consider when it comes to choosing paper for printing. Mike Crawford explains all you need to know
Get perfect perspective
Working with the Lens Corrections and Transform panels in Photoshop's Camera Raw plug-in, enables you to make adjustments at the raw-processing stage, says Martin Evening
Work smarter and faster with Lightroom
Whether you’re new to Lightroom or a seasoned professional, James Paterson has 20 top tips to help you organise and edit smarter
DxO PhotoLab 2 – a great alternative to Adobe
With an updated image library and revamped tools, DxO’s PhotoLab 2 could be your new favourite raw editor. James Paterson explores its key features
Top tips for better winter shots
Just because it’s cold outside it doesn’t mean your photography has to go on the back-burner. James Abbott shows how to get better winter landscapes, macro and more
Get the black and white film look – with digital cameras
Transform your digital images into black & white analog classics by using simple tools. James Paterson gives you a masterclass
25 top tips for perfect photo prints
It’s time to get your best photos out of your cameras and phones and into the light of day. Matthew Richards offers 25 top tips for perfect photo prints
APOY 2018 winner Neil Burnell’s tips for success
At the start of 2018, Neil Burnell set out to win APOY. By Christmas, he’d done it. He tells Ailsa McWhinnie how he went about tackling the eight-round competition
Location guide: Devoke Water in the Lake District
Devoke Water in the Lakes is a great location for photographic opportunities in bad weather, says Dave Fieldhouse
Our best-ever close up photography tips
Our experts suggest getting creative with compositions and backdrops and keeping a close eye on the details while watching out for distractions
What’s new in Photoshop Elements 2019
Discover all the latest features in Adobe's beginner-friendly image-editing program. James Paterson takes us through the list