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Let's Talk About The Secret Rule Of Photography Composition

The middle line is a photography composition rule you might not have heard of so here's a quick look at what it is and how it's used.
- 15 Aug 2018
How To Make Sure Your Subject Is The Main Point Of Interest

How to make sure your focal point draws the viewer's attention.
- 13 Aug 2018
How To Use Negative Space In Your Photos

Sometimes it's what you leave out of your images that makes them great as we explain in this article.
- 11 Aug 2018
- 1 Comments
What Is A 'Fast Lens'?

Want to know what the word 'fast' means when used before the word lens? Have a read of this.
- 8 Aug 2018
- 6 Comments
8 Top Ways To Use A Telephoto Lens For Photography

Here are 8 tips on how to use and what to shoot with a telephoto lens.
- 3 Aug 2018
- 4 Comments
Create Great Bokeh By Following These Simple Tips

Want a bit of Bokeh in your images? Take a look at this article for a few simple but effective tips.
- 30 Jul 2018
- 2 Comments
Capture Patterns On Your Travels

Tips on searching for patterns to photograph while on his travels.
- 20 Jul 2018
- 1 Comments
Photographing Signs On Your Travels

While you're out and about, at the coast or on your foreign holiday snap a few signs.
- 12 Jul 2018
Why & How To Use Vertical Lines In Your Photos

Here are a few reasons why you should try to use vertical lines in your images.
- 11 Jul 2018
- 6 Comments
How To Use Horizontal Lines Successfully In Your Images

Learn how to use horizontal lines in your shots to enhance patterns and add interest.
- 5 Jul 2018
7 Reasons You Should Use Longer Lenses

How and why should you use longer lenses for taking photos.
- 4 Jun 2018
Hot-Air Balloons Are Brilliant For Photography

Find out why hot-air balloons are interesting subjects for a photographer and how to capture top shots of them.
- 28 May 2018

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17 Aug 2018 6:08pm

Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Lens Review

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the ultra bright Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
22 Jan 2014 12:40PM

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17 Aug 2018 4:02pm

Vintage Collapsible Background From Lastolite

The Tobacco/Olive background is the latest addition to the newly introduced range of Lastolite Vintage Collapsible Backgrounds.
17 Aug 2018 9:03AM

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17 Aug 2018 8:35am

Best Standard Prime Lenses 2018

We take a look at the best standard prime lenses ePHOTOzine has reviewed, for different lens mounts.
17 Aug 2018 8:33AM

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16 Aug 2018 6:08pm

Win A Manfrotto BeFree Tripod & Bag!

This month you can win a Manfrotto tripod and bag in the August 'Holiday' competition!
17 Aug 2018 10:00AM

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16 Aug 2018 11:55am

Another Day, Another Nikon Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Teaser Video

A new video has popped up on the Nikon YouTube channel for fans to further speculate over the specs and design of the Mirrorless Full-Frame camera.
9 Aug 2018 9:27AM

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15 Aug 2018 9:32pm

Artistic, Aesthetic Or Abandoned: Making It With An Ultra Wide-Angle Lens

Irix have been talking to fashion turned urbex photographer Dimitri about his work (warning: NSFW).
23 Jul 2018 8:54AM

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15 Aug 2018 8:41pm

Best 4K Cameras You Can Buy In 2018

Many cameras now offer 4K video recording as standard but which camera, out of all that are available, is right for you? Read on to find out.
13 Aug 2018 10:48AM

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15 Aug 2018 5:31pm

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Review

John Riley reviews the new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR telephoto zoom lens.
23 Oct 2015 8:26AM

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15 Aug 2018 5:28pm

10% Off Ebay Coupon - Today Only

eBay are offering 10% off everything on eBay for 10 hours, today only. You can save up to £50 on anything on eBay UK.
3 Aug 2018 10:00AM

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15 Aug 2018 3:08pm

Panasonic Leica 200mm f/2.8 Telephoto Lens Video Review

David Thorpe puts the long reach of the Panasonic Leica 200mm f/2.8 Micro Four Thirds lens to the test.
14 Aug 2018 1:22PM

9 Need To Know Photography Composition Rules

Take better photos by following these basic photography rules. Read about them, go out and practise them then share your amazing results with ePHOTOzine!
- 30 Apr 2014
- 1 Comments
8 Top Ways To Use A Telephoto Lens For Photography

Here are 8 tips on how to use and what to shoot with a telephoto lens.
- 3 Aug 2018
- 4 Comments
Beginners' Guide to Photography Part 6

Still Life photography provides a fine opportunity to learn about composition and lighting.
- 11 Jan 2002
- 2 Comments
Beginners' guide to photography Part 1

In part one of our series for beginners Michael Jenkins gives advice on choosing and using cameras.
- 5 Jan 2002
- 1 Comments
Wide Angle Photography Hints And Tips

Here are a few tips on using wide-angle lenses when shooting landscapes, along with a few presumptions photographers make when using wides that actually, they don't always need to make.
- 13 Nov 2017
Depth-Of-Field Hyperfocal Distance Charts

Find the ideal hyperfocal distance to ensure your landscape images are sharp throughout.
- 3 Oct 2011
- 10 Comments
8 More Ways To Break Photography Rules

Rules are meant to be broken so we've updated the list of ways you can do this so you can take more creative shots.
- 5 Apr 2018
- 1 Comments
Fast Shutter Speed Photography Techniques

Here are some of the techniques we've featured on site that you need quick shutter speeds for.
- 25 Mar 2018
Beginner's Tips: Shutters and Apertures Anyone?

So, why do you need to know about Shutters and Apertures? Mike Browne from PhotographyCourses.Biz explains.
- 21 Oct 2011
- 3 Comments
Hot-Air Balloons Are Brilliant For Photography

Find out why hot-air balloons are interesting subjects for a photographer and how to capture top shots of them.
- 28 May 2018

8 Top Ways To Use A Telephoto Lens For Photography

Here are 8 tips on how to use and what to shoot with a telephoto lens.
- 3 Aug 2018
- 4 Comments
Let's Talk About The Secret Rule Of Photography Composition

The middle line is a photography composition rule you might not have heard of so here's a quick look at what it is and how it's used.
- 15 Aug 2018
8 More Ways To Break Photography Rules

Rules are meant to be broken so we've updated the list of ways you can do this so you can take more creative shots.
- 5 Apr 2018
- 1 Comments
How To Use Negative Space In Your Photos

Sometimes it's what you leave out of your images that makes them great as we explain in this article.
- 11 Aug 2018
- 1 Comments
8 Top Tripod Techniques For Photographers

Here's a round-up of the techniques we've posted all about tripods to help you understand why you need a support, why they're important and what you need to look for when buying one.
- 13 Jun 2014
9 Need To Know Photography Composition Rules

Take better photos by following these basic photography rules. Read about them, go out and practise them then share your amazing results with ePHOTOzine!
- 30 Apr 2014
- 1 Comments
How To Make Sure Your Subject Is The Main Point Of Interest

How to make sure your focal point draws the viewer's attention.
- 13 Aug 2018
How To Use The Crop Tool To Improve Photos

Do you have a shot that just doesn't look quite right and lacks emphasis? Well have a look at this article for tips on how you can improve it.
- 6 Jul 2013
- 1 Comments
10 Essential Photo Tutorials To Get You Ready For The Autumn Season

Here are ten photography tutorials that'll fill you with tips and ideas for shooting during the autumn.
- 30 Sep 2017
Take The 'Old Vs New' Photography Challenge

Looking for a new photography subject/theme to photograph? Well head out with the theme 'old vs new' in your head and see what you can capture.
- 8 May 2018