Claire Gillo reveals her creative top tips and tricks for making a digital photographic image using a flatbed scanner
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Discover the joys of lith printing
With renewed interest among photographers in the classic process of lith printing, Mike Crawford reveals the technique and materials for best results
How would you cope with a 24 hour shoot?
From day to night and back to day, Dave Fieldhouse shares his experience of a 24-hour photoshoot in London
Take your best-ever street photos
A new book sees leading street photographers share their words of wisdom. Geoff Harris takes a look at current trends and best practice
30 money-saving ways to shoot on a budget
From hard-won pro tips to amateurs’ crafty workarounds, we share 30 great ways to save cash while getting great results
Get creative by using the ‘wrong’ lens for the job
Wideangle lenses are most commonly associated with landscapes, while telephotos are not the first choice for close-ups unless, of course, you use a little imagination
20 money-saving DIY photography hacks
Why max out a credit card on accessories when you can make simple tools yourself? Matty Graham shows how to get great shots for less
Master natural light for stunning shots
During the course of just 24 hours the colour, intensity and direction of natural light changes dramatically, leading to countless photographic opportunities, says John Wade
Get great shots of newborns
What’s the difference between baby and newborn photography? Plenty, says leading practitioner Kristina Mack who shares a few of her trade secrets
How to get great shots in strong summer light
Don’t put your camera away when the sun is high in the sky. Learn how to control and maximise its potential, and you will be…
Master natural light for stunning portraits
Professional photographers from across the globe reveal their top tips for shooting environmental portraits, documentary portraiture, weddings, action portraits and professional headshots
Get perfect colours – white balance masterclass
Guarantee perfect colours in-camera for every shot. James Abbott explains why white balance still matters
Get to grips with lighting for stunning portraits
Lighting equipment needn’t be daunting or complicated. It brings limitless opportunities for wonderful photos, says James Paterson
Get your own great lunar landscapes
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…
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
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…
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 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
Master double exposure with film
Claire Gillo reveals how to master the art of double exposing on film using her Hasselblad
Top tips for shooting insects this spring
Andrew McCarthy shares his top tips for shooting insects this spring