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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Taking on a natural photographic challenge

Tim Curtis loves all types of photography but his main love is with photographing what not many humans have photographed before. His great sense of curiosity means exploring caves are a favourite pastime and here he tells us why we shouldn't be afraid to try this dangerous hobby.
- 23 Jan 2009
Exposure Blending Tutorial

David Clapp explains how he uses exposure blending on architectural shots.
- 27 Jul 2012

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25 Sep 2016 10:29am

Weather Photographer Of The Year 2016 Competition Winners

The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the winners of its 2016 photography competition.
25 Sep 2016 8:00AM

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24 Sep 2016 7:20am

Yi Technology M1 Hands-On Preview

Yi Technology say the Yi-M1 is the mirrorless compact system camera for the smartphone generation. We have a look at this new Micro Four Thirds camera.
21 Sep 2016 1:49AM

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24 Sep 2016 7:15am

Olympus Q&A: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Sensor Size Trip

We spoke to Olympus about the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, camera technology and features.
23 Sep 2016 3:11PM

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23 Sep 2016 7:19am

Essential Tips For Capturing Landscapes In Fog & Mist

Here are a few tips to help you capture outdoor shots on misty days.
23 Sep 2016 12:10AM

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22 Sep 2016 10:04pm

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Hands-On Preview

We go hands-on with the brand new "Prototype" Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, with 18fps C-AF raw shooting, 4K video, 5-axis IS and more. Updated.
19 Sep 2016 9:31PM

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22 Sep 2016 3:36pm

Mini Competition - Win A Barbershop Camera Strap!

ePHOTOzine are giving you the chance to win a luxury camera strap courtesy of Barbershop.
22 Sep 2016 2:00PM

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22 Sep 2016 1:40pm

Fujifilm GFX 50S Hands-On Preview

We go hands-on with the new 51 megapixel Fujifilm GFX 50S medium format mirrorless camera.
20 Sep 2016 12:56PM

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22 Sep 2016 11:05am

Best Camera Straps Available 2016

Here, we take a look at different camera straps and weigh up their pros and cons.
14 Sep 2016 3:56PM

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22 Sep 2016 7:02am

Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x Macro Lens With Unusual Shape Announced

There will be a new Laowa lens arriving next year that's designed for capturing macro images of shy subjects.
21 Sep 2016 2:45PM

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21 Sep 2016 11:29pm

Photographing birds in flight

Ted Byrne shares his tips on capturing birds in flight.
14 Sep 2016 12:00AM

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
- 7 Comments
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
- 14 Comments
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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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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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
- 10 Comments
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
- 3 Comments
Depth-of-field explained

Once you grasp the basic principles of focusing your photographs will take on a whole new depth.
- 6 Jan 2002
- 4 Comments
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

Top Flower Photographers On ePHOTOzine

Take a look at a showcase of work produced by some of the top flower photographers on ePz.
- 10 Aug 2012
- 1 Comments
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
- 3 Comments
4 Top Tips On Exploring The Urban Jungle

Robin Whalley shares his city photography advice with us.
- 15 Jul 2016
Photographing People In Markets

Markets are a great location for photography, especially for shots of people.
- 24 Sep 2016
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 2016
- 2 Comments
9 Need To Know Photography Composition Rules

Take better photos by following these basic photography rules.
- 30 Apr 2014
- 5 Comments
Beginner's Tips - How To Capture Motion In Your Images

Here are a few tips on capturing a sense of motion in your shots.
- 25 Sep 2016
Using your digital camera's macro mode

All you need to know to get close to your subject
- 5 Jan 2003
- 2 Comments
10 Reasons Why A Tripod Is An Essential Tool For Landscape Photographers

See why we believe a tripod is an essential tool for photographers shooting landscapes.
- 26 Sep 2016
Product Photography Tips: How To Photograph Glass Bottles Against Light & Dark Backgrounds

Glass can be quite a challenging item to photograph but product photography king Markus Pettersson is here to help you perfect these tricky product shots.
- 17 Mar 2016