Here are some super-quick steps for shooting lettering and typography while you're out and about
Camera skills
Expert guide to silhouette photography
Silhouettes add drama, mystery and impact to your photographs, says Tracy Calder, so don't be afraid of the dark - take your camera in hand…
Quick tips: Photographing tall buildings and great skies
Today's quick tips are all about shooting upwards! Four steps to shooting better architectural and sky shots
Street photography with your Nikon DSLR
Shooting candid moments on the street requires fast reactions, confidence, and full control of your camera and your equipment
Using the Fujifilm Camera Remote app
Need to transfer your images from your Fuji camera to your phone? There’s an easy way to do it. Andrew Gibson explains...
Managing exposure with your Nikon DSLR
If your images are frequently over or underexposed, fear not, there is no shame in going back to basics.
Prime lenses for your Canon DSLR
Canon has a terrific array of lenses on offer, which can make selecting the right prime lens for you and your photography tricky. Fear not,…
Essential guide to off-camera flash
Off-camera flash can be used to create stunning portraits, adding a level of depth and drama to your images you simply can’t achieve with forward-facing…
Top tips for taking handheld photographs
Fancy giving yourself a little more freedom and flexibility? Then why not leave your tripod at home and handhold for a change?
Using the autofocus modes on your Canon DSLR
Canon DSLRs have sophisticated autofocusing systems that can get subjects sharp faster than the blink of an eye. Here's how to get the best from…
Quick tips: Make the most of the rain
Regardless of the season, rain is a fact of life in the UK. So don’t put your camera away at the first sign of rain.…
Autofocus excellence: Focus like a pro
We asked some of the top photographers in different fields for their best focusing tips and advice.
Guide to split-level photography
Split-level photography captures images both above and below the water. AP talks to three photographers who explore these dual worlds
Top tips: Dog photography
Top dog photographer Elke Vogelsang talks tips, tricks and techniques with Geoff Harris
How to master soft-focus photography
A soft-focus effect is usually associated with ‘romantic’ portraits or early glamour shots. However, to see this effect purely in those limiting ways would be…
Back to film: the joys of colour negative film
Noted landscape photographer David Clapp tells Geoff Harris how he has discovered the joys of colour negative film
Get creative with motion blur
While blur is a pain when you want to keep all aspects of a shot pin sharp, such as an image of a sweeping landscape…
Light painting: How to paint with light
Using the simplest means and methods, Eric Paré collaborated with Kim henry to create light-painting images of outstanding beauty. he talks to Amy Davies
Introducing blur and movement in your images
Movement has always played a big part in my landscape photography. The ripples in a river, waves crashing on the shore and the wind in…
Rock steady: image stabilisation explained
From holding their breath to leaning against walls, photographers have lots of tricks for getting sharp images when they’re handholding their cameras. Thanks to technology…