Get the most out of your travel photography
August 24, 2021
Jordan Banks shares his tips for landscape, portrait and urban shots whilst on your travels
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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How to use shadows for impact
August 19, 2021
Shadows can create drama and impact in your photographs, Tracy Calder explains how
Guide to creating hyperlong exposures
August 17, 2021
Photographer Garry Pycroft shows us how he creates hyperlong exposure photographs by combining multiple images spanning 100 years
Photoshop updates – for iPad too – and free virtual events
August 17, 2021
Photoshop releases major update to Sky Replacement, Healing Brush and Magic Wand on iPad and more, plus Photoshop beta announced
How to select the right Lensbaby lens
August 16, 2021
Selecting the right Lensbaby lenses and achieving creative results, Angela Nicholson finds out more
Top wildlife photographer using smartphone to help endangered species
August 16, 2021
Multi-award winning National Geographic photographer, Joel Sartore, talks to us about his latest project recording endangered species using Oppo's flagship smartphone
In-camera photo editing – which maker does it best?
August 15, 2021
Being able to edit your images just after you take them in camera in very useful. There are a lot of systems from all of the makers, but which maker has the best in-camera photo editing tools?
Celebrating the ‘revolutionary’ Picture Post
August 11, 2021
Not only did Picture Post expertly document British society after the war, it helped to change it for the better - as well as ushering in a new era of popular photojournalism, using the latest camera technology
What are the most unusual and interesting lenses?
August 11, 2021
From fisheye to tilt and shift to the just plain weird, our testing expert Andy Westlake reveals some of the most unusual and specialised lenses on the market
Get the retro look with vintage lenses
August 10, 2021
It's time to get seriously creative with a vintage lens. Tracy Calder speaks with three photographers who have mastered it, plus we reveal five great vintage lens to try
Photo editing masterclass: how to enhance colours
August 6, 2021
Photoshop expert Martin Evening explains how to give your images a colour boost
How to get sharper shots in tricky focusing situations
August 3, 2021
Top photographers show how to get pin-sharp shots by using different focus modes in challenging situations
Get photo inspiration from your neighbours
August 3, 2021
Stuck for a documentary or portrait photography subject? As London-based photographer Jenny Lewis reveals to Peter Dench, inspiration could be right next door
What’s it like to shoot this year’s Olympics?
August 1, 2021
Top UK sports photographer Sam Mellish is currently at the Olympic games shooting Team GB - he shares his experiences and insights so far in an exclusive interview
Who is the most innovative camera maker?
August 1, 2021
For the latest in our Nobody Does it Better series, we reveal the most innovative camera maker when it comes to helping with challenging shots
The do’s and don’ts of working with models
July 30, 2021
Natasha J Bella shares her guide to working with models in your photography, and what you should avoid
How to capture stunning portraits in natural light
July 28, 2021
Find out how to create beautiful portraits using only natural light. Top photographer Daniel Carson reveals how he works
Add ‘instant bokeh’ to your portraits
July 27, 2021
Update to Skylum Luminar AI makes it easier to blur out distracting backgrounds, or emulate the look of shooting at a wide-open aperture with a portrait lens
Get great-looking infrared photos on your phone
July 27, 2021
Image-editing and film emulation specialist, VSCO, has recently introduced three infrared filters to its arsenal of smartphone filters. As Geoff Harris reveals, they are quick, easy and effective
The best lenses for portrait photography
July 27, 2021
Andy Westlake gives an insight into the best lenses for portrait photography and how to choose the right one for you