Fay Godwin 1931-2005 – Iconic Photographer
November 9, 2010
Fay Godwin was one of Britain’s finest landscape photographers and a passionate advocate for the environment. David Clark looks at the life and work of Fay Godwin
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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Saigon Execution by Eddie Adam’s – Iconic photograph
October 26, 2010
Eddie Adams’ shocking execution picture was one of the key images to galvanise the anti-Vietnam War movement, David Clark writes about the life, career and Photography of Eddie Adam's
The pellicle mirror
October 9, 2010
Geoffrey Crawley explains the process behind the pellicle mirror in Sony's new Alpha 33 and 55 cameras, and traces the history of an innovative design
Converging verticals: How to correct or take advantage of converging verticals
August 11, 2010
Coverging verticals may be easily corrected, but embracing them can reap its own rewards
Photo Insight – Heather Angel
August 4, 2010
Photo Insight - Our new AP expert Heather Angel discusses how she captured this artful shot of a hoverfly and shares some useful tips on composition.
Graduated Neutral Density Filters
August 3, 2010
Graduated neutral density filters are essential tools for landsape photography. Angela Nicholson explains how to use them and puts six to the test.
All About Infrared
August 2, 2010
Geoffrey Crawley takes a detailed look at IR film and Efke IR 820 Aura in particular
In-camera Dynamic Range Optimisation
August 2, 2010
Most current DSLRs have a dynamic range optimisation function designed to help record detail that would otherwise be lost. Angela Nicholson investigatestheir impact and how they work
Night-Time Fill-In Flash
August 1, 2010
Richard Sibley explains how to create atmospheric portraits at night
Fisheye Photography
July 27, 2010
Fisheye lenses are useful in confined spaces and are perfect for adding quirky drama to images. Angela Nicholson takes a look at the super-wide world
How to get creative with blur
June 5, 2010
Escalating sensitivity levels, fast shutter speeds and high continuous shooting rates seem to have given us an obsession with capturing sharp, detailed images, but a bit of creative blur can do wonders for your photography. We explain how to get creative with blur.
Flower photography in the garden
May 8, 2010
It's a great time of year for photographing flowers and plants outside. In our flower photography article Angela Nicholson offers some tips and explains how a few household items can help you take great flower images
Charlie Waite’s landscape images – Iconic Photographer
February 15, 2010
Charlie Waite’s landscape images, together with his tireless promotion of photography as an artistic medium, have made him hugely influential in British landscape photography. David Clark looks at his life and work to date.
Taking pictures of the snow
January 8, 2010
If you want to capture freshly fallen snow before it’s been trampled on, stick close to home, says Craig Roberts, as he shares his techniques for working in largely white landscapes
White balancers and reflectors
October 20, 2009
Guide on how to use AP's folding reflector or white balancer.
Last Resort Video – How to use lens blur
August 10, 2009
How to use lens blur to fix flaws in your digital images. This video shows you how to use Adobe Photoshop lens blur tool to draw attention back to the main subject of the image.
How to Set Up Your Own Darkroom
August 7, 2009
With many photographers switching exclusively to digital systems, there has never been a better time to do set up an inexpensive second-hand darkroom, as Gemma Padley discovered
How to carry out a panning shot on moving subjects
August 7, 2009
Shooting moving subjects isn't easy. Barney Britton explains how to pan with your subject for dramatic results.
David Cairns – Under fire
June 7, 2007
After 20 years with the Daily Express, David Cairns joined Today, Britain’s first national colour newspaper, in 1986 until it closed in 1996. He talks to Bob Aylott about four horrific days in Belfast and the picture that helped change the course of history
