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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Focus stacking images in Photoshop

John Gravett's tips on focus stacking.
- 17 Dec 2010
Quick Tips On Focus Stacking Technique

Learn how one photographer uses focus stacking to produce images of water droplets.
- 14 Feb 2013
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Refraction Photography Tips

Photograph the world through a sphere of water.
- 13 Jan 2014
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 2016
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
Still life photography

Gary Hickin Shows you how to set up and shoot a still life.
- 5 Dec 2010
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

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26 Jul 2017 12:40pm

Can You Spot A Fake Photo?

Do you think you know the difference between a manipulated and real photo as research suggests many people aren't able to.
21 Jul 2017 11:09AM

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26 Jul 2017 12:04pm

Nikon Announces Development Of D850

Nikon has announced that they're working on a new FX-format DSLR.
25 Jul 2017 8:49AM

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26 Jul 2017 10:58am

Top 14 Best Nikon Nikkor Lenses 2017

Find out which Nikon lenses have made the ePHOTOzine top 14 Nikkor lens list.
20 Feb 2017 10:00AM

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25 Jul 2017 8:31pm

Football photography

Winter's on the way which means the football season is well under way. Frank Reid and Sam Furlong give us their tips for capturing perfect match photographs.
27 Nov 2009 11:03PM

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25 Jul 2017 9:41am

Win A BenQ SW2700PT Monitor!

Enter the 'Inspired by BenQ' Instagram competition for the chance to win a BenQ SW2700PT monitor.
24 Jul 2017 3:51PM

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24 Jul 2017 7:20pm

Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6 VR Review

John Riley reviews the new wide-angle Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR zoom lens for APS-C Nikon Digital SLRs.
19 Jul 2017 9:00AM

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23 Jul 2017 8:22am

Loupedeck Photo Editing Console Review

The Loupedeck Console can be used to edit images in Lightroom with buttons and dials and we've got our hands on it.
20 Jul 2017 12:44PM

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23 Jul 2017 1:44am

Casio Exilim EX-H15 Review

Daniel Bell reviews the Casio Exilim EX-H15 with a long life battery and 10x optical zoom.
2 Feb 2011 2:11PM

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22 Jul 2017 4:28pm

Canon EOS 77D Review

We review the Canon EOS 77D, Canon's mid-range APS-C Digital SLR, with improved shooting speeds, and updated AF.
20 Jul 2017 9:00AM

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20 Jul 2017 11:37pm

Capture Patterns On Your Travels

Tips on searching for patterns to photograph while on his travels.
20 Jul 2017 12:10AM

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
- 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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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
- 4 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
- 14 Comments
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

How To Photograph Ruins in 5 Easy Steps

Here's ePHOTOzine's guide to photographing ruins.
- 26 Jul 2017
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
How to Shoot Landscapes With Interesting Skies

Tips on shooting landscapes with brilliant skies.
- 27 Jul 2017
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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
How to Photograph Fungi In 10 Easy Steps

Here's 10 steps that'll help better your fungi photography skills.
- 15 Oct 2016
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
Camera Panning Tips

Peter Bargh talks through a few tips to improve your panning technique.
- 13 Jul 2013
- 1 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
- 14 Comments
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
- 4 Comments
Water Balloons

Bursting water balloons is fun to do and great to photograph.
- 29 Aug 2010