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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Quick Tips On Focus Stacking Technique
Learn how one photographer uses focus stacking to produce images of water droplets.
- 14 Feb 2013
Do I Need A Tripod For Macro Photography?
Here are six reasons why you should take a tripod out with you next time you plan on shooting macro work.
- 5 Sep 2017
6 Top Insect Macro Photographers On ePz
Here's a round up of some of the top insect macro talent we have on site, in no particular order.
- 27 Sep 2012
Wildlife photography tips from a wildlife photographer
Paul Hobson is a wildlife photographer and lecturer of environmental science at Sheffield college and here he gives ePHOTOzine a few pointers about how we can make our wildlife photography the best.
- 17 Oct 2008
Photographing Lightning Storms
Trying to photograph a lightning storm can be a bit of a challenge. Here are a few tips to help you increase your chances of capturing that split-second flash.
- 21 May 2011
Photographing Silver Birch Trees In Autumn
Here's our guide to photographing Silver Birch trees during autumn.
- 21 Oct 2013
Photography Tips From Damian McGillicuddy
Damian McGillicuddy takes you behind the scenes of another one of his shoots to share some of his secrets on shooting portraits.
- 9 Dec 2011
- Damian McGillicuddy Photography Training
Learn To Shoot In The Style Of McGillicuddy - 8
Damian McGillicuddy shares more of his photography knowledge, this time he's talking about white balance.
- 11 Nov 2011
- Damian McGillicuddy Photography Training
22 Apr 2018 2:01pm
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
21 Apr 2018 4:53am
Laowa Announce Four New Lenses
Venus Optics has announced four new Laowa lenses, including a 4mm f/4 Fisheye (MFT), 10-18mm f/4.5-5 FE Zoom, 100mm f/2.8 2x Macro, and 17mm f/4 GFX lens.20 Apr 2018 5:59PM
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9 Need To Know Photography Composition Rules
Take better photos by following these basic photography rules.30 Apr 2014 12:00AM
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
19 Apr 2018 2:15pm
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
19 Apr 2018 8:59am
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
17 Apr 2018 2:44pm
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
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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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
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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Photographing Daffodils
Head out and photograph these popular Spring flowers with our photography tips.
- 4 Mar 2011
Lens Choices For Landscape Photography
Here's ePHOTOzine's guide for lenses in the landscape and a few tips on composition and depth of field.
- 29 Mar 2018
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Create A Dramatic Sky In Photoshop
By blending part of an image with itself you can create a cracking sky as this tutorial, by Robin Whalley, will show.
- 11 May 2012
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How to remove shadows created by on camera flashguns
Pete Bargh uses Photoshop Elements to remove a picture spoiling flash shadow.
- 4 Jan 2003
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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
9 Need To Know Photography Composition Rules
Take better photos by following these basic photography rules.
- 30 Apr 2014
- 5 Comments
Top Tips On Capturing Arty Style Flower Photographs
Learn how to shoot flowers in a way that'll make your shots stand out from the crowd.
- 21 Apr 2018
- 2 Comments
Starburst filter effects in Photoshop
Create starburst filter effects with ease using Photoshop's custom brushes
- 5 Jan 2003
Coastal Photography With A Creative Twist
Flotsam may not be the first thing you think of when you think of coastal photography but when captured in the right way, driftwood and other items washed up with the tide can make interesting photographic subjects.
- 23 Apr 2018
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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
22 Apr 2018 2:24pm
Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Review
John Riley reviews the Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f/3.5 lens on a 36mp Full-Frame Pentax K-1 DSLR.18 Apr 2018 12:00PM