Including the moon in a landscape image has its challenges, but Ollie Taylor knows how to overcome them and make the most of two popular passions
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Apollo 11 anniversary special: the role photography played
NASA’s early years culminated in the historic Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Steve Fairclough spoke to science author Piers Bizony to discover the role of photography in documenting these pioneering missions
Ten easy ways to get great shots of UK landmarks
Professional photographer Daniel Lewis and Premier Inn have teamed up to provide some useful advice and insights, so here is a selection of tips for dear old Blighty’s most popular structures, landmarks and beauty spots. 1) The London Eye Don’t…
Biggest autofocus mistakes and how to avoid them
Understanding how your AF system works and how to avoid pitfalls will really help you get sharp shots, says Angela Nicholson
Get great-looking landscape shots today
From Lightroom to Luminar, James Paterson explores some of the finest options for processing and enhancing your raw photos
How to avoid clichés in your photography
Bagging an iconic landscape is great for many photographers, but knowing when to explore alternatives is vital for expressing identity as an artist, says David Clapp
How to use Camera Raw as a Photoshop filter
The excellent image editor Camera Raw can be used as a Photoshop filter. Martin Evening shows you how to make best use of it
How to get great lighting for your wildlife shots
The right light can make or break a shot - and nowhere is this more important than in wildlife photography, says Oscar Dewhurst
Why a lot of photography advice is wrong
From focusing myths to kit lens prejudice, Andy Westlake challenges various cliches
Location guide: Ringer Roger in the Peak District
A wind-carved gritstone outcrop high above Edale offers great views across Derbyshire Peak District, says Dave Fieldhouse
Wildlife watch: Arctic terns
Capture Arctic terns during the summer when they are nesting at one of many seabird colonies in the UK, says Oscar Dewhurst
Master Photomerge in Lightroom for outstanding resolution
Get to grips with Lightroom’s powerful HDR and Panorama Merge features with James Paterson’s 20 top tips
Work faster and smarter in Lightroom with Profiles
Recently introduced to Lightroom, Profiles are the best way to kick-start your image editing. Here are 20 top tips to get you up and running
Expert tips for award-winning macro shots
Award winners of Close-up Photographer of the Year, which is supported by Sigma UK, share their techniques, writes Tracy Calder
How photography can heal your life
Following last year’s feature on how photography can help with mental health, Geoff Harris finds more stories that reveal the therapeutic power of image making
Be a more ethical wildlife photographer
The welfare of wildlife is far more important than any photograph. Paul Hobson explains all you need to know about the ethics and laws surrounding wildlife photography
Finding the perfect location for landscape photography
If you’ve ever wondered how to find the best locations for landscape photography, James Abbott shares great tips for being in the right place at the right time
Owl be back: get great shots of barn owls
Barn owls are popular and photogenic birds; however they are a protected species. Oscar Dewhurst explains how and when to capture them with minimal disturbance
How to add lens-blurring effects using Photoshop
Add creative photographic lens-blurring effects to your photographs using Photoshop. Martin Evening shows you how
Why it’s time to change to mirrorless
Some DSLR users used to look down on mirrorless cameras, writes Angela Nicholson, but now mirrorless offers advantages that are convincing more and more