Best western: Photographer Jane Hilton explores the American West

Photographer Jane Hilton has a penchant for the American West. She tells Peter Dench about her travels

Used and approved

We sent four eminent, experienced photographers a range of used cameras and lenses. They tell Geoff Harris how they got on in the field

10 photography projects you can do at home

If you’re stuck at home but want to stretch your photography limbs, there are plenty of projects you can delve into from your home and garden. We’ve picked out a few of our favourites that should keep you busy. Practice…

Wex Photographer of the Year: the milky star kid

Andi Campbell, recently named Wex Photographer of the Year, talks to Geoff Harris about his unique and dramatic landscapes-cum-starscapes

Playing to win: Amateur Photographer of the Year 2019

Caron Steele led the way from round two of Amateur Photographer of the Year and walked away with the main prize. Ailsa McWhinnie finds out how she did it

Top tips for achieving sharper wildlife photos

One of the biggest challenges in bird, animal and insect photography is focusing, especially with shy, fast-moving creatures. Three experts in the field share their best tips with Geoff Harris

Free Aurora HDR software

In partnership with leading software developer Skylum, we are delighted to offer AP readers the chance to get their hands on the award-winning Aurora HDR 2018 software for free. All you need to do is to enter your email address.…

How to photograph water: 20 top tips

Reflect on how you can improve your water photography skills as professionals Guy Edwardes, Ross Hoddinott and Claire Gillo share their top tips

Print your photos

We reveal WhiteWall’s ultimate printing guide for turning your photographs into works of art

How to digitise photos and slides

Thought about digitising your archive of old prints or negs? Follow John Wade's expert tips and advice on how best to go about it

Canon Digital Photo Professional: colour and white balance adjustments with Canon’s editing tool

Welcome to our new guide to the software you get with your camera. We kick off the series with Canon's useful editing tool

How to connect your phone to a Sony camera: Sony Imaging Edge Mobile

In the first of a new series looking at how to connect your camera to your smartphone, Richard Sibley outlines the key features of Sony Imaging Edge Mobile

The power of change

Sometimes, we need to consider making big changes. Tracy Calder talks to three photographers who embraced change - be it camera systems or their very way of life

How to take better headshots

We visit the studio of professional portrait photographer Chris Bailey to see how he shoots headshots using Rotolight's AEOS and NEO 2 LEDs

How to take sharp photographs

How many times have you carefully set up your composition, then dialled in the aperture, shutter speed and ISO to get the exposure spot on, only to realise when you zoom in on your shot that your subject is a…

Camera maintenance: how to clean your camera and equipment

Looking after your gear can save you heartache, missed shots and pricey repairs. Angela Nicholson explains how to keep your kit in top condition

How to shoot moody woodland landscape photographs

Creating images full of mood and atmosphere takes a keen eye and an ability to see order in chaos, as Neil Burnell explains

What are LUTs and how do you use them?

Keen to get a more distinctive look for your images, with more 'cinematic' colours and tones? As Geoff Harris explains, it's time to fall in love with LUTs