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You can explore our most popular cameras here, including the Canon EOS 5D IV, the EOS RP and the 6D Mark II, the Sony A7R IV, A7 III and A9 II, the Nikon D850, Z6, Z7 and Z50, the Panasonic Lumix G9, GH5 and S1, and the Fujifilm X-T3 and X-T30.
Read: How to shoot black and white portraits
Everything you need to create dramatic black and white portraits yourself including technique, lightings and backgrounds, regardless of ability or equipment Read More12 June 2020
Read: Prepare for post-lockdown… how to get back into the field
Want to get ready to shoot again? Here are our top tips for sprucing up your gear before lockdown lifts Read More04 June 2020
Read: Tom Mason’s Wildlife Photography Calendar – June
Even with limits on movement, there’s plenty of wildlife to photograph in June! Tom Mason offers his top tips and techniques Read More01 June 2020
Read: Tom Mason’s Wildlife Photography Calendar – May
Amazing wildlife photography opportunities can be found on your doorstep – Tom Mason looks at the best close-up subjects in May Read More14 May 2020
Read: The night sky – what to shoot over the next few months
What astronomical events could you capture? Here’s our guide to the night sky, what to shoot and how to shoot it Read More01 May 2020
Read: Tom Mason’s Wildlife Photography Calendar – April (Garden Edition)
We may need to stay home throughout April, but there’s still plenty of wildlife photography to be done! Tom Mason offers some tips Read More15 April 2020
Read: Get experimental with scanner photography!
Matt Higgs shows you how to produce unique digital images without a traditional camera in sight! Read More09 April 2020
Read: Tom Mason’s Wildlife Photography Calendar – March
What are the best wildlife photography subjects for March? Tom Mason gives you a few expert tips in this month’s wildlife calendar Read More09 March 2020
Read: Tom Mason’s Wildlife Photography Calendar – February
Read Tom Mason’s top wildlife photography recommendations for the month of February – just because it’s cold, doesn’t mean you can’t shoot! Read More21 February 2020
Read: Tom Mason’s Wildlife Photography Calendar – January
Here to help you capture new and exciting wildlife images in 2020, Tom Mason gives his top tips for the start of the year Read More27 January 2020
Read: How to use the shadows
We photographers spend so much time chasing the light, but Ian Middleton reckons we should be paying attention to the shadows Read More22 December 2019
Read: Bleaching Photographs
Instead of throwing away poorly developed photographs, why not turn them into a fun, creative project? Read More14 December 2019
Read: Photographing robins and other garden birds this winter
Amazing wildlife images can be found in your own back garden! Tom Mason explains how best to photograph robins and garden birds in winter Read More05 December 2019
Read: Astrophotography with a smartphone camera? | Huawei P20 Pro versus Canon 70D
Chris Grimmer pits a high-end smartphone against a DSLR for astrophotography Read More11 November 2019
Read: Photographing red squirrels in autumn | Top tips for unforgettable shots
How to capture perfect images of elusive, mischievous red squirrels? Ellie Rothnie shares a few of her best tips and tricks Read More08 November 2019
Read: Secrets of light | Mini water splash
On commission, photographer Chris Teagles needed to create an image with a very specific, dramatic effect. He explains how he used lighting to achieve it Read More05 November 2019
Read: Secrets of light | Using Bowens for a fashion cover-shot
Can a single Bowens light really be enough for a cover-worthy beauty shot? Michael Wright explains how it’s possible Read More08 November 2019
11 November 2019
Read: The nostalgia of single-use cameras
What makes disposable cameras so fun to use? In a world dominated by convenience and smartphones with built-in cameras shouldn’t they become obsolete? No! Here’s why. Read More30 October 2019
Read: Short Guide To Film Festivals
How do you go about choosing and applying to film festivals? This article takes you through things to look out for and provides some handy tips. Read More04 October 2019