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No portfolio, no experience. No experience, no portfolio. It's a vicious cycle that can feel impossible to break when you take your first steps into the photography industry. Once you've [...]

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. [...]

Warhammer was--for me--something my little brother used to do when we were kids in the '80s. But a few months ago my 11-year-old son got into it. Now the house [...]

When an image captures my attention on Instagram, I hope for a geotag because it fuels my imagination with regard to the painstaking effort that individual took to get their [...]

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 [...]

Video is the rapidly developing genre of the moment--moving images seem to have taken over the content creation world and all of the major social media platforms have shifted their [...]

Music festival season is upon us and this presents the perfect opportunity to experience your first taste of live music photography. Short of donning denim and leather and screaming into [...]

It's easy to shy away from portrait photography. On the surface, it doesn't seem very accessible: you need a willing model, super-fast lenses and all manner of lighting equipment, right? [...]

Move me up from moderate monochrome Q I want to be better at black and white photography, but my images tend to look flat and uninspiring. Any advice to get [...]

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 [...]

Last year, in issue 264 (February 2023), we explored some techniques for painting-with-light photography. These included lighting night scenes with a torch or a flashgun, photographing light orbs and capturing [...]

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 / PHOTO TIPS: BLACK AND WHITE STREET PHOTOGRAPHY MONO MAGIC 6 TIPS FOR BETTER BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS Diehard Sydney smartphone shooter Douwe Dijkstra has turned his [...]

CAMERA CRAFT Get better photos from your mirrorless camera or DSLR PHOTO EDITING Techniques and smart shortcuts for Photoshop 1 HIDE SELECTION EDGES If the dotted line of a selection [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / MASTERCLASS INSPIRATION MASTERCLASS TIPS & TECHNIQUES FOR SUCCESSFUL ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY [...]

INSTRUCTION SHORT GAME How to find the right stroke length for every putt By Top 50 Coach Gary Munro Photography: Howard Boylan Shot on location at Infinitum Resort, Spain 1 [...]

INSTRUCTION LONG GAME How to handle tricky stances By Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins Photography Tom Miles Shot on location at Infinitum Resort, Spain 1 All of us will encounter [...]

Portrait photography is a genre that offers endless possibilities for creativity, allowing you to capture the unique qualities of your subject's face while also telling a story through styling and [...]

Every season has its pros and cons when it comes to new photographic opportunities, but when you look at autumn's long list of benefits, you can understand why it's a [...]

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 [...]

What's in your kit bag? I have my Canon 5D MKIII, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, Canon 50mm f/1.8, two Speedlites, A Hannel TUF remote flash with two triggers, a Gobe [...]

THE PRO ANTHONY SINFIELD CAMERA: CANON EOS R6 Anthony is a pro photography tutor and owner of Cameracal, a company specialising in camera, lens and sensor calibration and cleaning. Anthony [...]

Skin retouching plays an important part in the editing process of portrait photography. It enhances the subject's look and gets rid of any imperfections, such as blemishes or uneven skin [...]

In landscape photography, dynamic skies have a profound impact on composition and viewer engagement, adding an extra layer of interest and drama to the scene. Stormy skies are commonly observed [...]

The music festival season is upon us, and it's the perfect opportunity to experience your first taste of live music photography--short of donning the denim and leather and screaming into [...]

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 [...]

Designing a bathroom for kids that is safe, practical and encourages independence requires careful consideration on quite a few different levels. From safety features to bold colors and patterns and [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / MASTERCLASS PROVEN TECHNIQUES FOR CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF FIREWORKS By: Anthony Da Cruz Shot Details: FujifilmX-T20, at 18mm, f/8, 20 sec, ISO 200 https://anthony-dacruz.com/ Snapping the [...]

It's easy to shy away from outdoor portrait photography. On the surface, it doesn't seem very accessible: you need a willing model, super-fast lenses and all manner of lighting equipment, [...]

HOT SHOT #1 When Tania arrived at Emma's home studio, gorgeous morning light was filtering through the windows, and Emma was busy adding berries to a delicious-looking Italian 'pandoro' cake. [...]

Vegan Food & Living / NEXT MONTH HOW TO VEGANISE ANYTHING! From crab cakes and steak to egg frittatas, recreate all your favourites with plants • WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE [...]

Flowers have long been the muse of artists around the globe. Throughout history, master painters have turned their attention to the natural structures and colours of flowers for their fine [...]

When creating a travel story, the goal is to provide the viewer with a visual journey that makes them feel like they are part of the adventure. Your photographs should [...]

Whether large or small, rare or common, birds are an increasingly popular subject in wildlife photography. To showcase birds in all their majestic beauty, not only do you need the [...]

Want to test the sharpness of your reflexes and your camera skills? Why not combine the two with an action photography assignment? You will be able to hone your powers [...]

From the roar of the vintage engines as planes race by overhead, to the fun of characters dressed up in period outfits, there will be plenty to photograph when you [...]

How many times have you been in a fantastic location shooting landscapes at sunrise or sunset, and either the light or the sky (or both) haven't delivered? It's always a [...]

When faced with high-contrast lighting scenarios, you can end up with shadow detail being plunged into darkness. This occurs when the camera's metering mode prioritizes the exposure to capture detail [...]

Whether it's a peasouper or morning mist, the magical thing about fog is how it can completely transform even the most mundane scene into something stunning. There are two main [...]

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 [...]

Landscape photography is more than just taking a picture, it is about emotion, it's learning to see and experience the location, to capture the atmosphere. It should create an impression [...]

APPRENTICE NAME: ALAN BURCHELL CAMERA: CANON EOS 5D MK IV & 1D X BASED in Cambourne, Cornwall, Alan is a retired archaeologist; he also served in the military and police. [...]

Within the wildlife photography genre there is a great deal to learn when it comes to crafting unique images. A tough discipline, you need not only to master your camera, [...]