Darkroom toning is one of the core skills of film photography. World-famous printing expert Tim Rudman reminds us how to get beautifully toned prints
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Sea photography tips from this year’s Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society finalists
No one in Britain is more than 70 miles from the sea. We asked finalists of this year’s Shipwrecked Mariners' Society photographic competition for their…
30 lens tips to make the most of your range
Your lenses are a vital part of your photographic kit but are you getting the best from them? Angela Nicholson has a few suggestions that…
Putting on a show: Tips for exhibiting your photography
Roger Hicks gives us his expert advice on how to set up your first photography exhibit
10 low budget tips for improving your photography
Taking better pictures doesn’t mean investing in expensive new gear. Craig Roberts explains the simple cost-effective ways you can improve your photography
Small is beautiful: Gig photography
Photo opportunities abound at small gigs. Two experienced band photographers share their tips for memorable images with Geoff Harris
A day in the life of a fashion photographer
With Fashion Week season upon us, we find out what it’s like to be a top fashion photographer, as Amanda Thomas talks about her typical…
Retro filters: Flares, flower power and filters
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…
Money saving photography tips from the experts
Photography is an expensive pastime, but it’s not all about spending thousands on the latest DSLR. Four top pros and eight readers reveal some clever…
Tips on photographing reptiles from an expert wildlife photographer
Take a trip into the reptile realm with wildlife photographer Jason Steel. He passes on his tips and tricks for photographing reptiles to get you…
Kit hire: What you need to know about renting kit
If you have kit aspirations beyond your budget, maybe it’s time to take a look at renting some gear. Angela Nicholson explains what you need…
When disaster strikes: rescue tips
Knowing what to do when the unthinkable happens can save your sanity as well as your images and kit. Angela Nicholson has tips to guide…
Kit hire: Rent your kit and cash in
AP meets two regular users of Fat Lama, a camera-renting platform with a difference
15 printing problems solved
It’s never been more important to print easily lost digital images, but the process can be frustrating. Tim Daly shares his cast-iron print workflow for…
How To Make The Jump From Amateur To Professional Photographer
Pro photographer Justin Mott is currently starring in season 2 of bonkers photography competition show Photo Face-Off on History channel Asia, but took a break…
Tips for toning black and white photos
If you want to make your digital monochrome images or film scans look as good as possible, check out James Paterson's power edits
City Lights: Capturing cities at their best
Many cities look their best at night, but capturing them in all their glory takes preparation and persistence, says David Noton
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…