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Complete guide to outdoor light
Light is a photographer’s raw material, the building block that makes or breaks our images. Pro shooter David Noton explains the skill in learning how…
Travel photography tips for packing light
Want to travel light but still come home with great images? Matt Golowczynski shows how to lighten your load but raise your hit rate
Your perfect camera set-up
Taking some time to set up your camera from the outset will help you get the right settings for the right moment. Angela Nicholson guides…
Golf Photography tips with Kevin Murray
Kevin Murray has photographed nearly 300 golf courses to date, and his previous clients include World Atlas of Golf, St Andrews Links and Rolex who…
30 mirrorless camera myths busted
Angela Nicholson takes a look at the most common myths surrounding mirrorless cameras - and lays them to rest
Fine art nude photography tips from the professionals (NSFW)
From selecting a model to avoiding prying eyes, Trevor and Faye Yerbury have more than 30 years’ experience shooting fine art nude images. They share…
Best kit for landscape photography
Setting yourself up with the right kit for landscape photography is the best way to ensure you get the possible shots. Have a look at…
What shutter speed should you be using when you haven’t got a tripod?
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…
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…