Take amazing coastal photography this winter
December 2, 2020
Winter means dramatic coastal and seascape photography. Top pro Rachel Talibart shares some secrets for stunning coastal shots from her outstanding new book
Camera skills
Tips and techniques on developing great camera skills, including how to carry out the basic photography techniques, advanced camera skills, and a range of other great advice about improving your photography skills.
Master Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) for more creative landscapes
November 17, 2020
With ICM there are endless techniques to experiment with to create unique images that really stand out from the landscape crowd. It's a great creative lockdown project
Lift your spirits: how to photograph churches
November 17, 2020
Ditch the tripod and hone your handholding technique and exposure skills to capture beautifully detailed shots of churches and cathedrals.
Master light in your photography with Michael Freeman
November 10, 2020
Michael Freeman’s latest book, Light and How to Photograph It, explains his approach to capturing every type of light. Here are some key lessons
DxO PhotoLab 4 vs Adobe Lightroom: which is best for noise reduction?
October 29, 2020
With high-ISO images, Lightroom is not the only noise-reduction game in town. Angela Nicholson is impressed by the AI-powered DeepPRIME tools in the new PhotoLab 4 from DxO
Night photography with distinction
October 28, 2020
Peter Benson, who recently got a distinction for his night photography shots from the RPS, shares some of the secrets of stunning urban images after dark
Transform your smartphone photography with extra lenses
October 27, 2020
Adding accessory lenses to your smartphone will increase the range of subjects you can tackle and improve your picture quality. Damien Demolder finds out more
Get great shots with vintage lenses
October 26, 2020
Who needs to buy a brand new lens anyway? Often, picking up a vintage lens can add a whole new look to your photography - six photographers tell us how
20 ways to get more from your telephoto lenses
October 23, 2020
Telephoto lenses help you frame your subject tighter than our eyes see it. Angela Nicholson explains how to get more from your long lenses
Great creative home projects for further lockdowns
October 20, 2020
Whether it's oil and water, liquid art, water splashes or car shots, we have lots of absorbing creative projects to seep you busy in case of further lockdowns - they are great for autumn and winter nights too
120 Medium Format film masterclass
October 19, 2020
Master 120 medium format film photography as used in Mamiya and Rolleiflex cameras - Mike Crawford shows you how to get the most from this attractive format
Get great infrared shots – more essential skills
October 8, 2020
For the second part of our guide to infrared, John Wade shares more essential skills for getting great infrared results, whether with film or digital
Take back control: get off your camera’s auto settings
October 2, 2020
Want to be more in charge of your photography? Claire Gillo helps you get off the ‘auto’ settings and make your creative mark
Why bother shooting raw?
October 1, 2020
Shooting JPEGs can save you time, space, and even make you a better photographer. Angela Nicholson explains
Get great autumn wildlife shots
September 22, 2020
From starlings to red deer ruts, top wildlife photographer Oscar Dewhurst shares his essential tips for your best-ever autumn wildlife shots
Shots not sharp enough? Get sharper shots today
September 11, 2020
Don't miss our top tips for understanding your lens and keeping everything pin sharp
The essential guide to shooting film
September 2, 2020
Whether you’re a newcomer to film or revisiting it, Matt Parry explains all you need to know to kickstart your love of analogue photography
How to be a more creative landscape photographer
September 1, 2020
Landscape photography is moving on, and traditional approaches are becoming a bit predictable. Benedict Brain explores some more alternative and abstract ways of shooting light and land
Safe and simple sensor cleaning
August 28, 2020
Here is a good project for the bank holiday: clean your sensor the pro way. Top landscape photographer Guy Edwardes shares his quick and easy tips
Can I set up a home studio cheaply?
August 7, 2020
Basically, yes, James Patterson shows how to take stunning flash-lit studio photos with simple gear and learn the fundamentals of off-camera flash