Photography Articles

The market for image editing software is so diverse it makes it hard for anyone to choose which software is right for them. Here Michael Bates takes a look at the software market and compares a variety of it's products.

Aperture is a unique and powerful image editing and organisation tool, which offers full control of the RAW image workflow. A generous free trial offer has been extended by Apple to celebrate the launch of Aperture version 1.5

What are JPEG and RAW files?

Welcome to the second part of the ePHOTOzine Beginner's Guide to Photography. In this section we are going to be looking at image resolution and how and why the required size of images can vary according to its purpose.

A gift is not just for Christmas it's for life! So here on ePHOTOzine we thought that not only can we give you ideas for gifts for Christmas but also offers that carry on into the next decade!

Benjamin Kanarek shares how he edits and selects his final collection of images from a shoot.

The Fuji FinePix S200 EXR is taken to Chester Zoo to see how it copes with various challenges thrown at it.

Editing photographs on a computer isn't all that enjoyable but David Noton may have a solution.

Duncan Evans and the ePHOTOzine members put James O'Neill from Microsoft in the hot seat.

How to take abstract shots of water bubbles.

Find out what offers some of the retailers advertising on ePHOTOzine are running this April.

Here's ePHOTOzine's inspirational photo month calendar! Each day click on a window to see new photography tips, treats and techniques.

Top spring photography techniques ePHOTOzine has posted.

10 ways to fix / stop distracting backgrounds spoiling your shot.

Here are our top four best budget Digital SLRs from £349 to £399 with zoom kit lens.

Tips on shooting minimalist photos successfully.

Guide to using graduated filters when shooting landscape photos.

How to manually cut around fur / hair in Photoshop.

Six reasons why using a tripod for macro and close-up work's a good idea.

Chris Burfoot beginners guide to studio lighting and why you might need it. This is part 1 or 4 parts - Enjoy!

Chris Burfoot continues his lighting guide with flashmeters and other lighting accessories

A roundup of the gadgets that will help you move really close to your subject. Words and pictures by Peter Bargh

Charles Islas gives an account of the pros and cons of the tiny digital cameras now available.

Here at ePHOTOzine we realise the benefit of protecting your valuable photographic camera gear. So we'd like to offer some general information around Camera Insurance to help you take out a policy that suits your needs.

You may be aware that a polarising filter is one of the most useful additions to your camera kit, but there are a few things you need to decide before buying one. First thing you should know is that there are two varieties - linear and circular. Although they're both physically round, a linear variety can have an effect on the autofocus or metering accuracy of any camera that uses a semi-silvered mirror or prism to split the light entering the viewfinder.

In the early 1990s a couple of students discovered a small, enigmatic Russian camera, the Lomo Kompakt Automat, and created a new style of artistic experimental photography with their first unorthodox snapshot cavortings.

Top 10 Best Ultra Zoom / Bridge Cameras Reviewed by ePHOTOzine, with up to 42x optical zoom these cameras offer the most zoom available.

Here are the Top 11 Best DSLRs reviewed by us on ePHOTOzine.

Peter Bargh explains why you may be visited by this unhelpful message when using Photoshop and then shows us how not to be caught out in the future

The Top 5 Best Nikon AF-S Nikkor Lenses Reviewed in 2011 by ePHOTOzine.

5 of ePHOTOzine's photography tutorials on shooting urban scenes.

For a number of budding photographers, their camera phones are turning out to be the perfect equipment to capture that once in a life time shot. Lorna Philips is one of these photographers and she wouldn't swap her Sony Ericsson for any digital camera.

The photo industry is extremely innovative, capable of delivering some great products, here's some of the weirdest!

How to use your iPad 2 as a wireless monitor with the Air Display app.

ePHOTOzine's Best Digital Cameras Of 2011... we highlight the best digital cameras reviewed in 2011, helping you find your perfect camera.

Here are the top 10 Best DSLRs reviewed by ePHOTOzine which you can buy today!

February is quickly approaching and that means you need to start thinking about what gift your loved one will like to receive for Valentine's day. For those of you who are stuck for ideas ePHOTOzine has put together a guide all about gifts perfect for that special someone.

Peter Bargh explains what you need to look out for when buying second-hand camera gear.

You may be aware that a polarising filter is one of the most useful additions to your camera kit, but there are a few things you need to decide before buying one. First thing you should know is that there are two varieties - linear and circular. Although they're both physically round, a linear variety can have an effect on the autofocus or metering accuracy of any camera that uses a semi-silvered mirror or prism to split the light entering the viewfinder.