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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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
Summer portraits
Should summer deign to show its rosy cheeks again you might be tempted to rush out, camera in hand, to capture that warmth in your portraits but, as Duncan Evans explains, bright sunshine brings specific problems.
- 18 Jul 2007
Lighting Tips For When Photographing Children
MyPhotoSchool share a few basic lighting techniques and tips on photographing children.
- 17 Jul 2012
- MyPhotoSchool
8 Ways Blur Can Enhance Your Photographs
Not all blur is bad as you'll find out if you read this article.
- 13 Jul 2017
Flash made easy
Make the most of your camera's built-in flash to get the best results from your photos.
- 2 Jan 2003
10 Top Tips On Photographing Daffodils
As it's Saint David's Day, we thought we'd kick the month off with 10 tips to help you perfect your Daffodil shots.
- 1 Mar 2017
Steam Railway Photography Tips
In this guide we share some tips to make the most of steam railway photography.
- 25 May 2016
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Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Micro Four Thirds Review
John Riley reviews this new wide-angle prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, with a bright f/2.0 aperture.4 Aug 2017 9:17AM
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Fujifilm X-T20 Scoops Best Product EISA
Fujifilm has won the Best Product EISA Award for the X-T20 in the Consumer Compact System Camera Category.15 Aug 2017 9:58AM
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Is Long Exposure Photography For You?
Find out if long exposure photography is for you by thinking about 8 simple questions.14 Aug 2017 12:10AM
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50 Photography Basics All Priced Under £50
Here are 50 photography accessories that won't break the bank, perfect for those heading back to school, college or university as well as amateur photographers in general.14 Aug 2017 8:05AM
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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 2017 12:10AM
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Basic But Essential Tips On Using Creative Apertures For Portraiture
Here are some top tips for using apertures to create great portraits.1 Aug 2017 12:10AM
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AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 G ED VR Lens Review
ePHOTOzine's resident lens reviewer, John Riley, has put the AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 G ED VR lens to the test.9 Feb 2017 2:16PM
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Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Review
John Riley reviews this bright prime lens, the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens for full-frame Digital SLRs.7 Aug 2017 10:44AM
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Canon EOS 6D Mark II Sample Photos
We've got our hands-on the new 26mp Canon EOS 6D Mark II and have uploaded a number of sample photos.3 Aug 2017 3:26PM
Make your own passport photos
Why is it when we go on holiday and need a passport photo we rely on that robot booth to churn out automated pictures at a tune of over £3 per shot? Peter Bargh shows you how to shoot, prepare and print pictures for your passport with ease.
- 1 Jan 2003
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Four Easy Ways To Create A Vignette In Photoshop
Vignettes are a simple yet subtle way to guide the eye through a shot and here are four ways to create one in Photoshop.
- 6 May 2016
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Introduction To Hand-Held Light Meters
See how a hand-held light meter will help you get better exposures, even if you are using a digital camera.
- 27 Nov 2011
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Using layer masks with Photoshop
Peter Bargh explains how you can use the valuable Layer Mask option of Photoshop to make better colour changes and selections, in this step by step image editing technique.
- 30 Nov -0001
Enhancing Eyes using Photoshop
The eyes are one of the most important parts of a portrait, and usually the first thing we notice. Therefore, a small amount of enhancement on the eyes can go a very long way to producing a portrait with real zing.
- 30 Nov -0001
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How To Use A Neutral Density Filter
Attaching a neutral density filter to your camera lens will bring you several benefits, as Peter Bargh explains.
- 18 Nov 2011
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Black & white high key effects in Photoshop
The famous high key effect is one of the most interesting, yet simple, effects you can achieve in digital photography
- 30 Nov -0001
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Depth-of-field explained
Once you grasp the basic principles of focusing your photographs will take on a whole new depth.
- 6 Jan 2002
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Watermarking your photos in Photoshop 7 and CS
Photoshop expert, Terry Steeley, kicks off the first of a new series of tutorials for ePHOTOzine that looks at how to watermark our digital images to protect them from being used without our consent.
- 30 Nov -0001
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How To Send A Photo As An Email Attachment On Windows, Mac, iOS & Android Devices
If you want to learn how you can send pictures by email with ease, have a read of this tutorial.
- 5 Aug 2016
What Photos Are Good For Jigsaws?
Here are some hints and tips for making your own jigsaw with a photo.
- 12 Jul 2012
How To Add A Digital Rainbow To Shots
How to use the gradient tool to add a digital rainbow to shots in Photoshop.
- 24 May 2012
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15 Essential Photography Tips For Beginners
Camera settings, composition tips, lighting and more are covered in this photography guide for beginners.
- 21 Jun 2016
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 2017
19 Basic But Useful Lightroom Shortcuts For PC Users
Here are 19 PC keyboard shortcuts to use in Lightroom which are useful for photo editing.
- 10 Jul 2017
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Fungi Photography Tips
Fungi are flourishing at this time of year so get ready to get down and dirty in search of a few species.
- 14 Oct 2013
10 Top Ways To Use Different Angles In Your Photography
Here's a rundown of the top ten things that you can do to put a different perspective on your photography.
- 16 Jul 2017
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Blur your background in Photoshop
To make sure eyes stay on your subject try adding blur to the background.
- 15 Aug 2010
Picture framing - Part one
DIYframing.com offer some practical advice about the world of picture framing.
- 27 Apr 2009
Create Balance In Landscapes With These Tips
Here's a few quick tips on why balancing landscapes is important.
- 18 Aug 2017
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5 Intriguing Examples Of Urban Decay
Take a look at these artistic captures of abandoned places and objects that nature is reclaiming.16 Aug 2017 1:49PM