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How To Photograph Kitchen Utensils And Cutlery Creatively

See how daylight and a few utensils can help you create interesting photographs.
- 18 Nov 2017
Autumn Close-Up Photo Tips For Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

Here's some top tips on shooting autumn close-ups with a compact camera.
- 17 Oct 2017
- 2 Comments
How to Photograph Fungi In 10 Easy Steps

Here's 10 steps that'll help better your fungi photography skills.
- 15 Oct 2017
Macro Photography Tips - Raindrops On Windows

Raindrops on windows produce interesting patterns which can be photographed with ease on days when venturing outside will just soak you and your camera.
- 5 Oct 2017
- 5 Comments
Do I Need A Tripod For Macro Photography?

Here are six reasons why you should take a tripod out with you next time you plan on shooting macro work.
- 5 Sep 2017
Coast Close-Up Photography With Compacts

How to take great close-up shots with your point-and-shoot.
- 30 Jun 2017
Capturing Creative Shots Of Raindrop Patterns

While rain has a habit of spoiling a day's photography, it can also be used to create interesting abstracts.
- 29 Feb 2016
How To Take Good Product Shots At Home

Learn why being able to think on your feet is an important skill to have when capturing product shots at home.
- 21 May 2015
Dew Drops On Spider Webs

Dew covered webs are great photographic subjects to have a go at shooting with your Olympus camera.
- 9 Oct 2013
Tips On Photographing Vegetables

Here are a few tips to help you capture photos of your five a day that are good enough to eat.
- 4 Aug 2013
Tips On Shooting Indoor Close Ups

Peter Bargh shows you how to take better still lifes which, for one, could help you with your ebay listings.
- 10 Jul 2013
- 1 Comments
How To Photograph Water Drops

Learn how to shoot macro images of rain drops with the help of Edwin Brosens.
- 22 May 2013
- 1 Comments

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18 Jun 2018 11:20am

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Review

John Riley reviews the new 16mm f/1.4 Sigma lens for Sony E mount and Micro Four Thirds cameras.
30 Nov 2017 9:46AM

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17 Jun 2018 8:34am

Leica C-Lux 15x Travel Zoom Announced

Leica has announced the C-Lux - a premium travel zoom camera with a 15x optical zoom lens and 1inch sensor.
17 Jun 2018 7:47AM

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16 Jun 2018 9:34am

Claim Cashback With Nikon

You can claim up to £275 cashback on select purchases of Nikon products until the end of August.
15 Jun 2018 10:05AM

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16 Jun 2018 2:33am

DxO PhotoLab 1.2 Software Review

There's a new version of DxO PhotoLab now available so we thought we'd take a look to see what's new in this popular photo editing software.
6 Jun 2018 2:00PM

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14 Jun 2018 9:02am

Affinity Photo Review

Affinity Photo promises to be a Photoshop alternative for MAC and PC users but can it deliver? We find out in our review.
11 Jun 2018 1:27PM

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14 Jun 2018 8:32am

Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 VI vs Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 V vs Panasonic Lumix TZ200 vs Panasonic Lumix TZ100

Sony or Panasonic? Cyber-shot vs Lumix, RX vs TZ... we put the newest premium compact up against its closest rivals.
13 Jun 2018 8:49AM

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14 Jun 2018 7:13am

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Review

John Riley reviews the full-frame Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art lens, the first 1:1 Macro Art lens from Sigma, made for Canon, Sigma and Sony E lens mounts.
12 Jun 2018 9:00AM

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13 Jun 2018 1:57pm

4 Key Ingredients For Shooting Successful Landscapes

There are certain elements and key subjects that appear in landscapes time and time again. Here's what they are and why they work.
10 Jun 2018 12:10AM

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13 Jun 2018 8:14am

Canon Ends Sales Of Last Film Camera

Canon has ended the sales of its last remaining film camera, the EOS-1V.
2 Jun 2018 9:00AM

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12 Jun 2018 5:24pm

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI Hands-On - Sample Photos & Video

Sony has announced the Cyber-shot RX100 VI and we've got hands-on with the compact camera, with sample photos and video.
5 Jun 2018 4:51PM

6 Outdoor Flower Photography Tips Every Compact User Needs

Learn how to shoot better outdoor flower shots with your compact camera.
- 27 Mar 2018
- Olympus UK
- 3 Comments
Christmas Macro Photography Tips

Here are a few tips for taking some great macro shots this festive season.
- 6 Dec 2017
Why And How To Shoot Creative Abstract Photos Of Water Bubbles

Shoot some different types of water shots and have a go at capturing some water bubbles.
- 17 May 2018
Top 10 Macro Photography Tips

10 tips to help you take macro shots that always impress.
- 11 Mar 2018
- 6 Comments
How to Photograph Fungi In 10 Easy Steps

Here's 10 steps that'll help better your fungi photography skills.
- 15 Oct 2017
Coast Close-Up Photography With Compacts

How to take great close-up shots with your point-and-shoot.
- 30 Jun 2017
Macro Shots With Tamron 90mm Macro Lens

How to get great macro shots with the Tamron 90mm f2.8 SP DI macro lens - by Matt Berry.
- 1 Oct 2011
- 2 Comments
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Photographing Christmas Baubles

Christmas trees are crammed full of ornaments so why not photograph them?
- 10 Dec 2017
- 3 Comments
Close encounters - macro photography explained

One of the most fascinating and rewarding areas of photography is shooting close-up and macro studies. Small may be beautiful, but Steve Bavister shows you how to make it big. using photos by Peter Bargh.
- 6 Jan 2001
- 1 Comments
Flash Techniques For Macro Photography

Edwin Brosens shares his tips on using flash when shooting macro work.
- 19 Jul 2012
- 1 Comments

Quick Tips On Focus Stacking Technique

Learn how one photographer uses focus stacking to produce images of water droplets.
- 14 Feb 2013
- 2 Comments
Tips On Photographing Abstract Multi-Coloured Ice Patterns

Combine the cross polarisation plastic technique with close ups of ice to create multi-coloured patterns.
- 19 Dec 2017
- 1 Comments
Coast Close-Up Photography With Compacts

How to take great close-up shots with your point-and-shoot.
- 30 Jun 2017
Using your digital camera's macro mode

All you need to know to get close to your subject
- 5 Jan 2003
- 2 Comments
Still Life Photography Tips

ePHOTOzine member Philip Mccordall(Grampy)shows you how to produce professional looking still life shots without professional lighting.
- 14 Jul 2011
Macro Lens + Water & Household Items = Epic Close-Ups

Here are 5 DIY-style tips and tricks on how to photograph water with a macro lens in the comfort of your own home.
- 22 Mar 2018
Patterns and textures - photography guide

Stuck for something to photograph? Enter into a domain of colour and its rich tapestry of patterns and textures
- 8 Jan 2001
- 1 Comments
Do I Need A Tripod For Macro Photography?

Here are six reasons why you should take a tripod out with you next time you plan on shooting macro work.
- 5 Sep 2017
Ten Top Macro Photography Tips

We've put ten top tips together that'll help you improve your macro photography.
- 26 Oct 2011
- 2 Comments
Macro Shots With Tamron 90mm Macro Lens

How to get great macro shots with the Tamron 90mm f2.8 SP DI macro lens - by Matt Berry.
- 1 Oct 2011
- 2 Comments
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 Lens for Nikon
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