When you're without a tripod, getting steady shots is more difficult but certainly not impossible - especially if you've set up your camera right. The…
Expert advice
How to shoot urban landscapes during the ‘blue hour’
Award-winning photographer Matt Parry offers tips for getting the best from cityscapes and how to make the most of 'blue hour' light
How to photograph your dog like a pro
Capturing a dog’s true character requires teamwork, accurate focusing and a good supply of squeaky toys, says Andy Biggar. Here's how to photograph your dog…
How to get the best out of your JPEGs
Andy Westlake shows you how to get the best JPEGs out of your camera, breaking it down brand by brand
Quick tips: Pet photography
Pets are always on the go and it can be tricky to get them to sit still for photos. But, despite what many people think,…
Some expert tips for shooting wildlife in low-light conditions
Nikon Ambassador and wildlife photographer Richard Peters explains how he deals with low-light conditions
Quick Tips: ‘Bokehrama’
If you have a passion for portraits, you should try your hand at shooting a ‘Bokehrama’ for unusual results. In today's Quick Tips, we look…
Mandy Disher: Experimenting with light pads for photography
A few years ago Mandy Disher embarked on a series of experiments using flowers and high-key lighting from an LED light pad, with stunning results.…
How to photograph live music
Music photographer John McMurtrie discusses how he’s able to shoot gigs in low-light conditions
How filmmaking techniques can benefit your photography
Wildlife photographer Chris Weston explains how simple filmmaking techniques can help you tell a photographic story
How to customise Nikon DSLR menus: Part 2
In part 2 of our guide on customising your camera, Matt Golowczynski unveils more tips and tricks that could teach you how to customise Nikon…
How to customise Nikon DSLR menus: Part 1
Matt Golowczynski looks at how to customise Nikon menus so you can get your exposures spot on, speed up autofocus, and boost battery life on…
What camera brands are the best for JPEGs?
Technical editor Andy Westlake gives his opinion on which brands are strongest for out-of-camera JPEGs
Customising your Canon DSLR: Part 2
From changing the role of buttons to registering options for easy recall, Matt Golowczynski explains how to get the most out of your Canon DSLR…
Customising your Canon DSLR: Part 1
Canon DSLR user? Matt Golowczynski explains how to make your camera work better for you with custom settings
Quick Tips: Celebrate slow art
Tomorrow, 8th April, has been designated Slow Art Day, a day for us to really appreciate art and photography. Here's a few tips on how…
What are the benefits of film photography?
David Healey of the RPS’s Analogue Group reminds us of the benefits of film photography and why we might consider looking to the past for…
How to buy pre-owned vintage camera equipment
Pre-owned cameras and lenses offer superb value for money, but there are a few things you need to know before you decide to splash the…
Beginners guide to darkroom photography
Whether you’d like to turn a cupboard into a darkroom or prevent your fixer from becoming contaminated, Matt Parry and Neil Hibbs from Harman Technology…
JPEGs: Sorting the fact from fiction
Is raw overrated in the modern world? Are the JPEG sceptics justified? Tim Daly looks at just what the truth is