Technique
Photography tips and techniques from professionals and industry experts to help you continue improving your work.
Whether you’re looking for wildlife photography tips or more interested in portrait photography, our articles and guides will help spark ideas for experimentation, guide you on how to capture the best light and point you in the direction of photography projects to boost your portfolio.
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Nature on your doorstep
May 6, 2020
Pinhole photography: Going the scenic route
April 26, 2020
To mark World Pinhole Day, landscape expert Martin Henson tells Geoff Harris how he uses this technique with film
How to succeed on Instagram
April 22, 2020
Instagram offers a way to connect and communicate like no other social media platform. Tracy Calder speaks to four photographers who have really reaped its benefits
Nikon SnapBridge app
April 21, 2020
In the latest of our series on using your smartphone and camera, Richard Sibley studies Nikon’s SnapBridge app
Enhance black and white images with Silver Efex Pro
April 20, 2020
Silver Efex Pro is one of the best plug-ins for enhancing black & white images. Geoff Harris is your guide to the latest version, with ten great new film emulations
Skylum’s Luminar 4
April 14, 2020
Luminar 4 is a powerful and easy-to-use editor that draws on AI yet also offers advanced controls. Angela Nicholson explains the key features
How to shoot stunning black & white portraits
April 13, 2020
Portrait photographer Peter Müller reveals the secrets behind how he shoots superb mono portraits using Rotolight’s system
Top tips for producing better photo prints
April 9, 2020
Want to look good on paper? Our 15-step troubleshooting guide will help ensure that what you see on screen is what you get in print
Human impact | Photo Stories
April 8, 2020
Federico Borella’s project won the main prize at the Sony World Photography Awards 2019. Here he tells Amy Davies more about the moving story
How to restore your old photos
April 5, 2020
Learn how to restore those vintage prints to their former glory with simple Photoshop techniques
All about aperture | Understanding Aperture in Photography
April 5, 2020
Newer camera tech means old aperture ‘rules’ may no longer apply. Claire Gillo has more up-to-date tips
Best western: Photographer Jane Hilton explores the American West
April 4, 2020
Photographer Jane Hilton has a penchant for the American West. She tells Peter Dench about her travels
Used and approved
April 3, 2020
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
March 23, 2020
Wex Photographer of the Year: the milky star kid
March 16, 2020
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
March 15, 2020
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
March 7, 2020
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
March 3, 2020
How to photograph water: 20 top tips
February 20, 2020
Reflect on how you can improve your water photography skills as professionals Guy Edwardes, Ross Hoddinott and Claire Gillo share their top tips