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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Running events are the perfect opportunity for you to capture some close-up, photographic action and we've got some top tips to get you started.
Shoot some different types of water shots and have a go at capturing water bubbles with your macro lens which you can even do in your kitchen sink if you don't want to venture outside.
As well as portraits and shots of beaches why not take a few photos of the plates of food you purchase? After all, getting your smartphone out before you chow down is the normal thing to do nowadays, isn't it?
Spend a day in a public garden and you'll have a memory card bursting with colourful flora in no time. Even more so if you read these essential tips before heading out of the door.
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.
Did you know that you can use diagonal lines to guide the eye, add interest and more to your landscape shots? If you didn't, here are 4 top tips on the subject for you to peruse.
Use your creative eye to see shapes and use your camera to shoot them as silhouettes. Any subject that is surrounded by bright tones can easily appear as a silhouette so you'll have plenty of choices.
Combining a walk with photography can be the perfect combination when the weather is great so why not do your planning now so when you do fancy a stroll, you're ready to go.
A 'rust fix' may sound a little odd but when shot creatively, rust can produce some interesting macro shots. You'll find plenty of rust at quarry and mining museums but pipes, garages and other metal detail closer to home can just be as rusty, too.
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.
Want to take better beach photos? Well, we've got 12 tips to help you do just that so next time you're at the coast, your beach photos will stand out from the crowd.
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.
