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3 Basic Techniques For Lighting Anything

Here are 3 great lighting techniques you can use to light almost anything.
- 11 May 2017
How To Photograph Silhouettes In 5 Simple Steps

Use your creative eye to see shapes and use your camera to shoot them as silhouettes.
- 11 May 2017
How To Create A Glass Rim Light On A Budget

A quick budget way to light a wine glass with the edges highlighted.
- 21 Aug 2013
- 3 Comments
Making The Most Of Your Camera's Built-In Flash

Many cameras have a built-in flash which can be used in more creative ways than you may think as we explain.
- 19 Jul 2013
- 1 Comments
Michael Freeman's Backlighting Tips

Learn more about backlighting about from Michael Freeman in this extract from his latest book.
- 18 Jul 2012
Capturing Movment With Studio Lighting

Andrew Mason gets creative in the studio with inventive lighting techniques and a model.
- 13 Jun 2012
- 1 Comments
LED Lighting Tips From Jacob James

Photographer Jacob James shares his tips on using LED lights for portrait work.
- 25 May 2012
Why Use An LED Light?

We find out how useful an LED light is when it comes to taking photos and shooting video.
- 25 May 2012
Hard And Soft Light In The Studio

Matt Thompson has a quick piece of advice on creating hard and soft light indoors.
- 12 May 2012
- 1 Comments
Beginner's Guide To Light - Part Two

Mike Browne is back with the second part to his lighting tutorial series for beginners.
- 16 Apr 2012
- 1 Comments
Spirograph Style Torch Art

How to create Spirograph photos using a torch and your camera's long exposure mode.
- 20 Feb 2012
- 4 Comments
Creative Lighting For Still Life Subjects

Here we show you a simple lighting technique that can be used on a number of still life subjects.
- 22 Dec 2011
- 2 Comments

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23 Jun 2017 2:14pm

Irix Launch Edge Gelatin Filter Set

Irix have announced a set of ND gelatin filters designed especially for Irix lenses.
23 Jun 2017 10:14AM

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23 Jun 2017 2:02pm

7 'How To' Tips For Shooting Still Life Photography

Here are 7 simple tips and tricks for shooting beautiful still life photography at home. All you need are a few household items and a little creativity.
15 Jun 2017 11:36AM

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23 Jun 2017 1:30pm

Nikon D7500 Full Review

We've put the Nikon D7500 Digital SLR, with the 20mp sensor from the D500 but with a lower price, through its paces. Read on to find out how it scores.
23 Jun 2017 11:34AM

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23 Jun 2017 10:07am

Tamron Expands Lens Range With 18-400mm Mega Zoom

Tamron has today introduced a new 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD lens to the world.
23 Jun 2017 8:21AM

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22 Jun 2017 11:35am

Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G DX VR Sample Photos & Hands-On

We go hands-on with the new Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G DX VR wide-angle lens, and have posted sample photos from this pre-production lens.
21 Jun 2017 6:41PM

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21 Jun 2017 4:59pm

Sigma AF 100-400mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens Review

John Riley puts a contemporary tele zoom lens from Sigma to the test to find out how good its reach really is.
14 Jun 2017 9:53AM

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20 Jun 2017 10:03am

Top 13 Best Premium Compact System Cameras 2017

Here are the Top 13 Best Premium Mirrorless Compact System Cameras (CSCs) with an Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) reviewed by ePHOTOzine.
20 Jun 2017 9:59AM

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20 Jun 2017 7:25am

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 Asph Review

John Riley reviews the new wide-angle zoom from Panasonic, the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 Asph for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
26 Apr 2017 11:32AM

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19 Jun 2017 6:22am

Giottos Vitruvian VGRN 9255 Tripod With Monopod

We review the new Giottos Vitruvian VGRN 9255 Tripod with MH5400-MH652 Head and built in monopod.
8 Sep 2011 11:42AM

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21 Jun 2017 2:05pm

Improve Your Close-Up Portraits With Our 6 Tips

Get in close and focus your attention on faces.
18 Jun 2017 12:10AM

Studio lighting advice - Part 3 setting up your lighting

Chris Burfoot AMPA shows us how to set up studio lighting.
- 7 Jan 2002
- 2 Comments
Guide to colour temperature

Light is not always what it seems. Peter explains about colour temperature.
- 10 Jan 2002
- 2 Comments
Studio Lighting Part 4 - an advanced set-up

Chris Burfoot continues his excellent guide to getting the best results from studio lighting.
- 10 Jan 2002
- 4 Comments
Studio lighting on a budget

Despite what some experts say, you don't have to own five studio flash heads to produce high-key lighting.
- 3 Jan 2002
- 3 Comments
Using A Slave Flash To Improve Your Photos

Improve your flash pictures by getting the flashgun off your camera and firing it remotely with a slave.
- 23 Sep 2011
- 1 Comments
Using a Softbox - studio lighting beginners' guide

A softbox is a useful studio light accessory that provides a wonderful soft light as Chris Burfoot AMPA ASWPP explains.
- 3 Jan 2008
- The Flash Centre
- 2 Comments
Create your own digital studio style background

How to use Photoshop to create a studio style canvas background
- 5 Jan 2003
- 4 Comments
Tips On Using Rim Lighting

We show you how backlighting your photographs can help create shape using the rim lighting technique
- 21 Aug 2011
- 1 Comments
Making The Most Of Your Camera's Built-In Flash

Many cameras have a built-in flash which can be used in more creative ways than you may think as we explain.
- 19 Jul 2013
- 1 Comments
Using a Main and Fill light - studio lighting beginners' guide

Chris Burfoot explains how to replace a reflector with a second studio flash to act as a controllable fill in light. Words and pictures Chris Burfoot AMPA ASWPP
- 4 Dec 2007
- The Flash Centre

How to light your product shots

Chris Burfoot AMPA ASWPP shows us how to light our products to make them sell, sell, sell.
- 13 Jul 2009
- The Flash Centre
- 3 Comments
Using A Slave Flash To Improve Your Photos

Improve your flash pictures by getting the flashgun off your camera and firing it remotely with a slave.
- 23 Sep 2011
- 1 Comments
Spirograph Style Torch Art

How to create Spirograph photos using a torch and your camera's long exposure mode.
- 20 Feb 2012
- 4 Comments
Capturing Movment With Studio Lighting

Andrew Mason gets creative in the studio with inventive lighting techniques and a model.
- 13 Jun 2012
- 1 Comments
Why you should use an Octa

Chris Burfoot AMPA ASWPP introduces Octa, the ultimate versatile light.
- 4 Sep 2009
- The Flash Centre
Guide to colour temperature

Light is not always what it seems. Peter explains about colour temperature.
- 10 Jan 2002
- 2 Comments
How To Photograph Silhouettes In 5 Simple Steps

Use your creative eye to see shapes and use your camera to shoot them as silhouettes.
- 11 May 2017
Understanding Flashguns - Part 2

Mark Elliott of Better Photos shares his advice on using flashguns for shooting flattering portraits.
- 10 Sep 2011
Lighting a white background for portraits

Chris Burfoot AMPA ASWPP shows us how to light a white background when shooting portraits.
- 23 Jul 2009
- The Flash Centre
- 1 Comments
LED Lighting Tips From Jacob James

Photographer Jacob James shares his tips on using LED lights for portrait work.
- 25 May 2012