Photo insight with Guy Edwardes: Orca and Eider Duck
February 4, 2017
Nature photographer Guy Edwardes tells the story behind his image of a killer whale pursuing its prey in the waters of the Shetland Islands
Photo insight
Learn from professional photographers, and see what inspired some of the great photographs of our time in these photo insight articles.
Photo Insight with Harry Borden: Mary Nightingale
December 10, 2016
Portrait photographer Harry Borden tells the story behind his shoot with the popular television newscaster
Photo Insight with Harry Borden: Sir Paul McCartney
December 3, 2016
Harry Borden looks back on a memorable shoot with the iconic solo musician and former Beatle, and recalls how he nearly turned the job down
Photo Insight with David Tipling: Bird box
November 12, 2016
Bird photographer David Tipling describes the process behind his accomplished shot of a family of birds nesting in a bird box
British Wildlife Photography Awards: Photo insight with George Stoyle
September 24, 2016
The winner of the 2016 British Wildlife Photography Awards is George Stoyle. He talks to Oliver Atwell about his image
Photo insight with Harry Borden: Rupert Murdoch
September 18, 2016
A spontaneous moment of inspiration resulted in Harry Borden capturing a striking image of the billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
Photo insight with Robert Canis: Marsh and meteor shower under moonlight
September 14, 2016
In August 2014, the Perseid meteor shower and supermoon appearing in the night skies over the North Kent Marshes gave Robert Canis an opportunity to produce this stunning shot
Photo insight with Harry Borden: David Bailey
September 7, 2016
Although David Bailey was initially brusque, shooting his portrait ended up a pleasure, says Harry Borden
Photo insight with Alexander James
August 31, 2016
Alexander James discusses the lengthy process behind his surreal image of several generations of butterflies. He explains all to Jade Severs
Photo Insight with Andrew Scriven: Maasai Dance
August 3, 2016
Andrew Scriven discusses the importance of confidence and his unusual shot of a dance performed by Maasai villagers in Tanzania
Photo insight: Flour frenzy
July 7, 2016
Mark Benham, winner of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition 2016, explains why you don’t need perfect light to win big
Photo insight with Harry Borden: Gillian Anderson
July 1, 2016
Award-winning photographer Harry Borden looks back at a shoot with actress Gillian Anderson.
Photo insight with Harry Borden: PJ Harvey
June 23, 2016
Award-winning photographer Harry Borden looks back at two contrasting portrait shoots with singer-songwriter PJ Harvey
Photo insight with Benjamin Von Wong: Shark Shepherd
May 17, 2016
Surrealist photographer Benjamin Von Wong recounts the challenging process behind his stunning underwater shot of one model’s encounter with sharks.
Photo insight with Harry Borden: Gilbert & George
May 5, 2016
Award-winning portrait photographer Harry Borden recalls two portrait sessions with the eccentric and enigmatic contemporary artists Gilbert & George.
Photo insight with Thomas Stewart: Jess and Nick
April 10, 2016
Wedding photographer Thomas Stewart explains the circumstances behind his shot of a happy couple caught beneath a blanket of rain in this photo insight.
Photo insight with Harry Borden: Margaret Thatcher
March 29, 2016
Harry Borden looks back at his most famous images. Here, he recalls his shoot with former prime minister Baroness Thatcher.
Photo insight with Harry Borden: Tilda Swinton
March 22, 2016
Harry Borden remembers a 2005 portrait shoot with the creative and charismatic actress Tilda Swinton
Photo insight with Robert Canis – Common buzzard
March 16, 2016
Photo Insight with Michael Topham – The Flying Scotsman at Kings Cross
March 2, 2016
Michael Topham recreates an iconic photograph of the Flying Scotsman, 53 years after the original was taken
