How to take handheld photographs
December 8, 2021
Fed up with lugging a tripod around all day and then perhaps only using it once? Jeremy Walker shows you how to take handheld photographs
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Marsel van Oosten: Why colour can be a distraction in wildlife photography
December 7, 2021
Marsel van Oosten reveals when colour can be a major distraction in wildlife images and how he eliminates it
An insight into the fierce lioness portrait by Lara Jackson
December 1, 2021
Jessica Miller discovers the story behind Lara Jackson's lioness portrait, Raw Moment, Highly Commended in Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021
How to achieve optimum exposure in your photos
November 30, 2021
Martin Evening presents the various factors that affect digital camera exposure and how to improve your shooting technique to achieve optimum exposure
RSPB benefits from bird photo contest
November 29, 2021
Check out the outstanding winners of this year's bird photo contest from the The Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers
How to make money through alternatives to stock photography
November 24, 2021
James Abbott presents some alternative approaches to the traditional stock photography model that can be profitable
Rankin “emotional” about Performance exhibition
November 23, 2021
Top portrait photographer Rankin discusses his experiences shooting Performance, a love letter to London's theatreland
The ultimate guide to memory cards
November 22, 2021
Complete guide to memory cards, SD, CFexpress, CompactFlash, CFast, XQD and more, plus what all the terminology means, find out here!
How to photograph steam train light displays
November 16, 2021
Michael Topham reveals how he sets up his camera to capture steam train light displays
Nikon updates photo-editing software – and it’s free
November 16, 2021
Are the best things in life free? Nikon users can find out with this free new editing software for stills and video - it has some more advanced tools as well as the basics
Photographer shoots COP26 negotiators via Zoom
November 12, 2021
The COP26 conference in Glasgow will be hugely consequential for us all. Fran Monks describes her project to shoot some key negotiators... via Zoom
Canon’s Portraiture Week runs until Sunday
November 11, 2021
Canon Portraiture Week offers a series of free events and inspiring articles to take your portraiture skills to the next level.
Top tips for award-winning landscapes from LPOTY 2021 winners
November 10, 2021
Winners and finalists of Landscape Photographer of the Year 2021 share their top tips for award-winning landscapes
Haunting Simon Marsden movie gets DVD release
November 9, 2021
Don't miss this fascinating documentary on one of the finest infrared photographers this country has ever produced - there are plenty of spine-tingling anecdotes too
Marsel van Oosten: how to add context to your wildlife subjects
November 9, 2021
Marsel van Oosten explains how the main subject of your wildlife pictures can be put in context, even if they’re not the biggest creatures in the frame
Nine essential tips for photographing fireworks
November 5, 2021
Photographing fireworks is remarkably easy, but a little preparation and thinking will help you get the best shots at your local firework display
Tim Flach’s new book of extraordinary bird portraits
November 4, 2021
Tim Flach’s new book project celebrates the beauty and wonder of birds. He tells Amy Davies all about his latest masterpiece
How to take your own passport photos at home – follow our guide
November 4, 2021
If you want to avoid the dreaded photo booth, why not take your own passport photo? We give you the lowdown on passport shooting, production and printing.
Landscape Photographer of the Year 2021 – See the winners!
November 1, 2021
Landscape Photographer of the Year is now celebrating its 14th year, and we are able to share with you some of the amazing winning photographs
Best Photo Editing Software – Subscription-free!
October 27, 2021
If you are tired of paying an Adobe subscription for photo editors, here is some of the best photo editing software available, some of it free