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Framing animals Q When you are photographing animals, do you have to have all the animal in the shot? Lee Smith A This depends on what yourvision for the image [...]

There's nothing quite like a festival. What was once a quiet field becomes a bustling creative commune, where world-famous artists play alongside local acts in the middle of the mud. [...]

NEW CANON TECHNIQUES As the old adage goes, if you want to capture great images, you must first master light. Light plays a key role in photography and is one [...]

Nestled amidst rolling hills and mirror-like lakes, the Cumbrian landscape stands as a captivating muse for photographers seeking to capture the soul-stirring essence of its beauty. In the pursuit of [...]

Spring is a time of new beginnings as nature slowly awakens. As the temperature rises, seeds and bulbs that have been buried for months now appear as flecks of green [...]

James Paterson shows you how to kick-start your creativity this new year with a host of Nikon tips, tricks and photo inspiration The new year is a chance for new [...]

APPRENTICE NAME: HELEN BLACK CAMERA: CANON EOS R6 HELEN IS a former IT trainer for a recruitment agency based in Peterborough. She's always had a strong interest in photography, although [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / INSPIRATION VIDEO: HOW TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS by FIRST MAN PHOTOGRAPHY https://www.youtube.com/embed/TlYEyIDU9Ws Starting a photography business from zero? Here’s what I’d do to turn [...]

Byline: Marc Lutz Corporate event photography and videography can be a challenge and may even appear difficult upon first glance, especially when each company and organization's culture and wants will [...]

In the Digital Photographer office, we often joke that Ansel Adams ruined landscape photography for the rest of us. Long before the first digital camera was created, Adams produced masterful [...]

CANON PRO NAME: PAUL GROOM CAMERA: CANON EOS R5 PAUL GROOM is a Canon professional photographer based near Bristol. With extensive knowledge from shooting the city and its buildings and [...]

Getting the camera settings right and clicking the shutter might be the easy parts of the photographer's job, but to be able to convey genuine emotion in a still image [...]

There are certain special moments as a photographer, such as when you plug your memory card into your computer and start to look through a set of portraits, and you [...]

The versatility of natural light is undeniable; captured in the right way, it can enhance a variety of photographic styles--and not just outdoors. The accessibility and affordability of this natural [...]

Landscape photography has always been a popular subject, but in recent years, thanks in large part to social media, it's become one of the most popular subjects among photographers of [...]

SHOOT WITH A PRO APPRENTICE NAME: KEVIN MOULDS CAMERA: CANON EOS 5D MK III KEVIN IS based in Glasgow and works in insurance. He's an accomplished wedding photographer, comfortable shooting [...]

[check] Landscapes [check] Wildlife [check] Coastal scenes [check] Flowers [check] Birds [check]Insect close-ups [check] Astro The term 'outdoor photography' can include a wide range of photographic genres. In this guide [...]

Spring is a time of new beginnings as nature slowly awakens. As the temperature rises, seeds and bulbs that have been buried for months appear as flecks of green shoots [...]

1 BE POLITE When connecting with strangers, approach them with respect. I usually engage subjects with a genuine smile--it realy can work wonders! 2 INTRODUCE YOURSELF Explain what your work [...]

Photography is a bit of a contradiction in that, since its inception, cameras at their core have remained largely unchanged in functionality, and yet have also been revolutionised to unimaginable [...]

Britain's urban wildlife is even more beautiful and diverse than you might imagine. There are over 400 species of birds in the UK, ranging from the humble sparrow to majestic [...]

Photographing animals, including our tame domestic pets, is a challenge in itself. As photographers, we have to consider how to treat them respectfully and ensure their safety, while still achieving [...]

Adventure photography is an appealing genre, typically covering the art of photographing outdoor adventures, explorations or experiences, and conveying the excitement of the adventure to the viewer. These ventures can [...]

We photographers often joke that Ansel Adams ruined landscape photography for the rest of us. Long before the first digital camera was created, Adams produced masterful scenic images that would [...]

For me, landscape photography is all about the emotion. It's about creating atmosphere and interpreting how I feel about my scene using equipment and techniques that produce the finest quality. [...]

We're so excited that The Photography & Video Show 2024, at the NEC in Birmingham, is almost upon us, after 18 months since its last outing. As well as coming [...]

PRO REBECCA FAITH CAMERA: CANON EOS R6 Rebecca is professional portrait and wedding photographer based in Somerset, UK. Her photographic journey began after she travelled around the world with her [...]

With swelling joy, swirling colours and a flurry of smiles, the confetti moment is the quintessential photo from any wedding day. This time-honoured celebration is loaded with emotion, and the [...]

THEAPPRENTICE CANON PRO NAME: PHIL BARKER CAMERA: CANON EOS 5D MARK III PHIL, ORIGINALLY from Yorkshire, is a Bath-based professional photographer. Now 25 years old, he began as an assistant [...]

The four seasons can be a rich source of inspiration for landscape photographers. Each season is commonly known for familiar landscape themes, which define its very essence -just think about [...]

CANON TIPS Lighthouses and astrophotography Canon pro photographer Guy Edwardes, says that there are a few situations where it's difficult to use a sky tracker. One of them is where [...]

The world is a wondrous creation, filled with places of magic and mystery. From ancient woodlands to swelling oceans, the earth provides endless inspirations for landscape photographers. As visual artists, [...]

In our modern fast-paced world, where emails ping on our smartphones and Instagram helps us to see what shots we're missing out on at every second of the day, it [...]

1 USE SHAPES AND TEXTURES In the absence of colour, detail can hold the viewer's interest If you look at any subject matter in its simplest form, it's a collection [...]

When cooking something new, even when following a recipe, there is still some scope for experimentation. Two chefs using the same ingredients and equipment can produce dishes that are completely [...]

Adventure photography is a hugely appealing genre, typically covering the art of photographing outdoor adventures, explorations or experiences, and conveying the excitement of the adventure to the viewer. These ventures [...]

Photographing animals, including our own tame domestic pets, poses a range of challenges. As photographers, we have to consider how to treat them respectfully and ensure their safety, while still [...]

Over the last year (and then some) of Covid restrictions, we've seen pro shooters limited to their living rooms, banned from travelling and forced to completely rethink their business as [...]

During the past year many photographers have had to resort to finding their inspiration much closer to home. This has not been an issue for me as, for the past [...]