Glass from the past: Using classic lenses
September 20, 2017
It’s now easier than ever to use old manual-focus lenses on your camera. Andy Westlake talks you through how to get the most out of them, from shooting to image processing
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.
Retro filters: Flares, flower power and filters
September 18, 2017
Most of us have got a ‘retro’ filter lurking at the back of a cupboard, but are any of them actually still useful? David Noton puts his reputation on the line and admits to some shameful past habits
Quick Tips: How to shoot backlit portraits
August 1, 2017
In today's Quick Tips, we look at a tricky portrait technique - but one that pays off when done right. Here's how to shoot backlit portraits
How to use lens flare properly
July 18, 2017
It gets a bad rap, but flare can be used to tell a story or enhance the summery mood of landscapes and portraits. Jeremy Walker and Tom Calton show how
How to customise your Pentax
June 17, 2017
What if you could get even more out of your Pentax camera? Matt Golowczynski is your expert guide to realising its potential
How to customise your Panasonic
June 15, 2017
Panasonic has gone to great lengths to make its Lumix models customisable, says Matt Golowczynski. You can now improve AF selection, zooming, and so much more
20 tips for better Lightroom editing: Sharpening and noise reduction
June 13, 2017
If you’re after a high-quality print, you’ll need to hone your noise-reduction and sharpening techniques. James Paterson explains all
Everything you need to know about image stabilisation
May 26, 2017
Tripods have their uses, but can be a pain to lug around. With image stabilisation in lenses and cameras now so good, you may no longer need them, as Angela Nicholson and Geoff Harris discuss
Quick Tips: Bracketing – How to combine multiple exposures for creative HDR and focusing effects
April 25, 2017
The art of bracketing (shooting multiple versions of the same shot at different exposures) is nothing new to most photographers but, with more control options available than ever, it's becoming an increasingly useful tool
Quick Tips: Freelensing
April 10, 2017
In today's Quick Tips, we're looking into getting lovely defocused effects by freelensing. Enjoy the sunshine and get creative!
How to get started with light painting
March 20, 2017
Anything from cheap fairy lights to paint rollers can be used as a light painting tool, says Andrew Whyte, and the results are quite dazzling. We look into a step-by-step guide to light painting
How to set up your camera for faster shots
March 11, 2017
Sometimes your subject doesn't allow for you to take your time with composition or technique, and instead requires a quick trigger finger. Martin Evening shares these quick camera set-up tricks to speed up the process
Classics Revisited: Louise Brooks By Eugene Richee
March 1, 2017
Andrew Sydenham, Hollie Latham Hucker and Tracy Calder recreate Eugene Robert Richee’s stylish 1920s portrait of Louise Brooks
Quick tips: Playing around with size and scale
February 17, 2017
In today's Quick Tips, we're looking at how to improve your shots by leveraging size and scale
10 Tips for Taking Christmas Food Photos
December 12, 2016
Quick tips: Photographing decay
December 7, 2016
In today's Quick Tips, we take a look at an often-overlooked aesthetic subject: decay. This winter, from abandoned buildings to decomposing flowers, here's how to get into photographing decay
Expert tips for creative low-light shooting
November 17, 2016
Creative low-light shooting is a challenge, but can be very rewarding. Three top pros from popular genres share their tips for getting luminous results when the light is failing
Quick tips: Shooting translucent objects close up
November 9, 2016
In this edition of Quick Tips, we take a look at shooting translucent objects right up close
Quick tips: Intentional camera movement (ICM)
November 6, 2016
In this edition of Quick Tips, we look at a staple of creative photography: intentional camera movement
Quick tips: Photographing doors
November 2, 2016
In this edition of Quick Tips, we take a look at photographing doors