Photography 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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Black & white landscape photography
Tom McGahan extols the virtues of shooting landscapes in black & white
- 4 Jan 2002
Wide-angle photography technique
Having mastered the basic camera controls, you may want to become more creative with your camera. One easy way of doing this is by using different focal length lenses.
- 4 Jan 2002
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Using the Clone Brush in Paint Shop Pro
How many times have you taken a photo, then got home and realised there was something you missed seeing at the time spoiling the shot. It must have happened at least once, but with digital imaging tools like Paint Shop Pro it can often be easily fixed.
- 4 Jan 2002
Scanning magazines and books
Scanning pictures from books can cause unwanted problems. Peter Bargh shows you ways to get better results.
- 4 Jan 2002
- 4 Comments
Out of your depth! - a guide to stereoscopic photography
Tony Shapps of the WideScreen Centre provides an insight into the fascinating world of 3-D, or Stereoscopy
- 4 Jan 2002
Shooting the moon - photography technique
Peter Bargh shows you how to take pictures of the moon using a compact digital camera.
- 4 Jan 2002
Create reticulation when film processing
Peter Bargh mistreats a black & white film while processing to create an interesting reticulation effect.
- 4 Jan 2002
- 1 Comments
Photoshop's Brush tools explained
Barry Beckham provides an overview of Photoshop's brush tools.
- 4 Jan 2002
First steps to better digital images using Elements
Philip Andrews uses Adobe entry-level image editing program, Elements, to tweak the pixels of some newly created pictures.
- 3 Jan 2002
Create monochrome filter effects in Photoshop 6
A digital imaging technique using Photoshop 6 to apply to colour images, to reproduce the effects created when coloured filters are used with a monochrome film.
- 3 Jan 2002
- 6 Comments
Blending in Photoshop
Here Mark Galer explains one of the more sophisticated montage techniques available to Photoshop users that enables selective blending of pixels based on their tonal or colour value.
- 3 Jan 2002
- 1 Comments
20 Apr 2018 11:42am
Find Out Which Photographic Companies Have Won A 2018 TIPA World Award
The results for this year's highly acclaimed TIPA World Awards have been announced.19 Apr 2018 10:19AM
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Meike Announce New 85mm AF Lens
Meike has announced a new 85mm f/1.8 full frame lens in Canon EF mount - their first AF lens.18 Apr 2018 2:22PM
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Here Are The First Nikon Lenses You Should Buy (After The Kit Lens)
Wanting to expand your lens collection but aren't sure which lens to buy next? If you're a Nikon shooter, this guide will help you.18 Apr 2018 1:30PM
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Jessops Launches 'Next Generation' Photo Stores
Jessops has announced store revamps to cater for the smartphone savvy generation.16 Apr 2018 3:29PM
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21 Top Books For Learning Adobe Photoshop
Wondering what layers are? Need some help with the Lasso tool? Well, a book that talks all things Photoshop maybe just what you're looking for.17 Apr 2018 8:00AM
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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Announced
Sony has announced the new Xperia XZ2 designed for low-light photography with dual cameras.16 Apr 2018 12:49PM
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Mount Any Lens To Your Smartphone With This Adapter
There's a smartphone adapter that can harness the power of your DSLR and mirrorless lenses!13 Apr 2018 9:25AM
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Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D Review
John Riley reviews the Laowa C-Dreamer 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D ultra-wide angle and compact lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras.6 Apr 2018 10:03AM
16 Apr 2018 12:11pm
Vivitar Auto Macro 55mm f/2.8 Vintage Review
John Riley review the vintage Vivitar Auto Macro 55mm f/2.8 lens on the 36mp full-frame DSLR, the Pentax K-1.12 Apr 2018 9:34AM
Gigrin Farm
Gigrin Farm in Powys, Wales is a great location for wildlife photography fans.
- 23 May 2010
How To Add Impact To Wedding Shots Using Intensify Pro
While the primary use of Intensify is for landscapes, you can also use it to improve portraits, such as wedding photos.
- 29 Jun 2015
Using Cheap IKEA Lights For A Photography Shoot That Won't Break The Bank
Learn how you can use inexpensive IKEA lights to capture portraits and still life shots at home.
- 24 Jan 2018
- 4 Comments
How To Create A Dramatic Landscape With Adobe Photoshop
Here's how I created a dramatic landscape using a range of photo manipulation techniques in Photoshop.
- 26 Jul 2017
- 2 Comments
Halloween Photography Tips From Kodak
Make sure your Halloween photography is up to scratch by reading these few tips.
- 27 Oct 2011
Is the image really worth enhancing?
Making the decision of whether to throw-away or enhance an image on the mind of Photoshop expert Aidan O'Rourke.
- 30 Nov -0001
Why And When To Use Soft Focus
Here's why soft focus can be a useful feature on Olympus cameras.
- 23 May 2014
- Olympus UK
Autumn colours
The green leaves are turning giving you the chance to capture the golden colours of autumn once again.
- 25 Sep 2010
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Heat and Dust - top travel tips
Take your camera into a hot climate and you're bound to encounter problems. This collection of invaluable tips from Jack Jackson will help you avoid potential disasters whether in a dust storm in a Mediterranean holiday resort or on an African Safari.
- 9 Jan 2001
- 1 Comments
How To Photograph Watches With Speedlights
Here's a short tutorial that will help you perfect your product photography in your home studio.
- 11 Sep 2017
Turn your car into a Dream Machine using Gimp
If you’ve ever wondered how they make cars look as good as they do in magazine adverts, then here we will learn how to get a good deal of the way towards creating a professional-looking advert for a car of your choice.
- 18 Jun 2008
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Put yourself first
Damien Lovegrove reminds us why it's good to not forget about our personal needs.
- 22 Dec 2008
Lens choices for photographing gigs
Gary Wolstenholme explains why he thinks there is no "best" equipment when it comes to taking pictures at concerts.
- 10 Nov 2008
Making a black & white fine print
Jesus Coll shows how learning to master exposure times and dodging and burning will help you produce fine art prints.
- 11 Jan 2001
Photographing Damselflies
John Gravett of Lakeland Photographic Holidays goes on the hunt for Damselflies.
- 3 May 2012
- 1 Comments
5 Indoor Projects To Try With Your Olympus Kit
Here, we list 5 indoor photography ideas for you to have a go at.
- 21 Feb 2014
20 Apr 2018 12:22pm
Sony Alpha A7 Mark III Full Review
Read our full verdict on the new Sony Alpha A7 Mark III - Sony's latest full-frame mirrorless camera, with a 24mp BSI CMOS sensor, 10fps continuous shooting, and 4K video recording.20 Apr 2018 11:50AM