Animals / Wildlife Techniques
From lens focal lengths and fill-flash to portraits, macro or stunning landscapes there are techniques for everyone. Learn how to use metering, considering composition and shoot everything from classic cars to derelict buildings. We also have 100s of easy to follow step by step photo editing tutorials.
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We explain how you can take great photographs of tadpoles in a pond which you can do in your own garden if you have your own pound or at your local nature reserve.
Swans are rather photogenic and you can easily spend half an hour or so taking pictures of these majestic birds.
A visit to the zoo is the perfect opportunity to capture some close-up shots of wildlife you definitely won't find in the UK countryside. It also means you can combine photography with a trip the whole family will enjoy, too.
By visiting a bird of prey centre, not only will you have an enjoyable day out but you can also shoot some interesting imagery up close with the wildlife.
See what there is to photograph in and around the hedgerows of the UK. In fact, if you have a hedge in your garden, you don't even need to venture very far as you'll find birds, insects and plenty of other photographic subjects close to home.
Dogs can make great subjects, but they can be tricky to capture and work with. Here are a few tips to help you perfect your canine photography technique.
Photographing pets doesn't have to be troublesome! Here are a few tips for you to follow when photographing your dog, cat or even pet fish.
Here are 10 basic but essential tips on photographing garden birds you can use to capture awesome wildlife images.
Learn how to take great images of winter wildlife with our list of 9 top tips and essential advice.
Want to have a go at robin photography but aren't sure how to do it? Have a read of these 10 quick tips.
Winter days leave us with a shortage of daylight hours for photography but you don't have to venture far to photograph birds during this season, making them a perfect subject choice.