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Read: Macro Lighting Secrets – Blending Ambient and Add-in Light
Callum McInerney-Riley explains how to transform your macro images by adding artificial light Read More22 March 2017
Read: A Guide to Taking Photographic Hikes
Tired of capturing the same old landscapes? Hit the mountains for a hike, says Matt Parry Read More17 March 2017
Read: Why Every Camera Bag Needs a GoPro
GoPro's small, tough and versatile Hero cameras are so useful that no photographer should be without one. Tom Mason explains Read More16 March 2017
Read: Creating Oil-Based Abstract Images
Combining oil, water and coloured card can make for a fascinating rainy-day photo project. Beth Harper explains Read More13 March 2017
Read: Wex Photo Critique with Matty Graham
Former editor of Digital Photo magazine Matty Graham examines your images, offering constructive advice on how to improve Read More09 March 2017
Read: How to Get Started with Environmental Portraiture
Portraiture doesn't have to mean studios – an environmental context can add depth and character. Matt Golowczynski explains Read More01 March 2017
Read: Three Creative Ways to Light a Subject
Push your portraits further. Jake Hicks demonstrates three lighting setups to get you thinking outside the (soft)box Read More24 February 2017
Read: A Photographic Tour of Iceland
Matt Parry picks up his camera and heads to Iceland, giving us his tips on where to go and what to shoot Read More23 February 2017
Read: Three Spectacular One-Light Portrait Setups
It's possible to totally transform your portraiture with just a single light. Jake Hicks gets you started Read More16 February 2017
Read: Make a DIY Filter for Heart-Shaped Bokeh
Matt Higgs explains a simple bokeh technique that's perfect for a Valentine's-themed image Read More13 February 2017
Read: Focus on Family Portraits
Matty Graham explains how to make the leap from simple snapshots to perfect portraits that capture the real character of your family… Read More08 February 2017
Read: 5 Ideas for Setting a Winter Photography Challenge
Stuck for inspiration this winter? Giles Babbidge suggests five photography projects to get the creative juices flowing Read More06 February 2017
Read: What Are the Best Website Builders for Photographers?
A professional photography portfolio to show off your work is a vital step to take. Matt Higgs looks at the best portfolio website builders for photographers Read More03 February 2017
Read: Embrace Early Mornings This Winter
Don’t waste the mornings – they’re full of photographic opportunity, argues Giles Babbidge Read More02 February 2017
Read: Shooting Frozen Landscapes
As temperatures plunge, Kirk Norbury wraps up warm to explain how to shoot the best winter landscapes Read More26 January 2017
Read: Explore Your Local Area as a Documentary Project
You don’t have to step far from your doorstep to find photographic opportunity. Giles Babbidge has a few ideas… Read More27 December 2016
Read: Creating Frozen Bubble Images
Victoria Hillman explains a fascinating image technique that’s perfect for cold weather Read More08 December 2016
Read: A Winter Escape – A Photographic Guide to South Africa
Matt Parry gets away from the British winter and heads to South Africa, camera in hand. Here are his top tips on what to shoot… Read More30 November 2016
Read: How Wi-Fi Can Transform Your Wildlife Photography
There is more to a camera’s built-in Wi-Fi than image sharing. Tim Coleman explains how Wi-Fi can transform a wildlife photography shoot Read More15 November 2016
Read: How to Photograph the Supermoon
Monday November 14th will see the largest supermoon for decades. Chris Grimmer explains how to capture it Read More07 November 2016