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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Guide to using medium-format
David Tarn gives an account of the benefits of medium-format, including some examples.
- 11 Jan 2002
Into the night - a guide to low light photography
Taking photos of landscapes at night provides us with a very magical view if you choose the time well. Our guide, Andrew Fleetwood, explains the dos and don't of lowlight landscape photography.
- 5 Jan 2002
Mountain photography gear guide
Having the right gear is important when specializing in any aspect of photography. Here respected landscape photographer Colin Prior explains what equipment he uses and why.
- 3 Jan 2002
Using a Slide Duplicator
As well as allowing you to copy un-replaceable images, a slide duplicator can also be used as a digital input deviceand much more
- 3 Jan 2003
A simplified zone system for correctly exposing negatives
Norman Koren explains why you should learn how to use your camera's meter and the Zone system to make your photos stand out from the crowd
- 5 Jan 2001
Mix your own chemicals - traditional darkroom ideas
Peter Bargh explains how the budget concious can mix their own developing chemicals.
- 6 Jan 2002
Portrait photography - a practical guide
It's not just about light and exposure, Alex Lee suggests gaining a rapport with your subject is essential if you want to take natural and relaxed portraits.
- 7 Jan 2001
Shooting piers- photography technique
The coastline around the UK has several piers jutting out towards the sea. As well as providing amusements for the kids and hosting the local entertainment, they can provide fascinating subjects for photographers.
- 9 Jan 2001
Using panoramic cameras - a practical guide
This article provides an overview into the world of panoramic photography, focusing mainly on those areas that differ from other forms of photography.
- 3 Jan 2002
More Top Landscape Photographers
Here's another roundup of some of the great landscape talent we have on the site.
- 26 Oct 2012
Chasing the Aurora
Tony Prower, better known on ePHOTOzine as the Happy Ostrich, explains how you to take photos of the Northern Lights.
- 13 May 2005
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mount Any Lens To Your Smartphone With This Adapter
There's a smartphone adapter that can harness the power of your DSLR and mirrorless lenses!13 Apr 2018 9:25AM
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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Winter Wedding Photography Tips
Laura Bailey from Limeleaf Wedding Photography gives us her top winter wedding tips.
- 21 Jan 2013
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How To Make A DIY Light Box For Photography
Learn how to make a reasonably priced and easy to construct photography lightbox.
- 24 Feb 2017
Perseid Meteor Shower - Quick Photography Tips
Several times throughout the year our skies deliver meteor showers that we can capture on camera and the Perseid Meteor Shower gives us one of the best viewing opportunities.
- 12 Aug 2016
A shot in the dark - guide to cave photography
A fascinating underground world awaits your discovery. Find out what you need and how to shoot in the dark from a leading cave photographer.
- 8 Jan 2001
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
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Capturing Volcanoes In Photos
In this extract Joseph Meehan and Gary Eastwood share their tips on photographing volcanoes.
- 30 Aug 2012
Using Cheap IKEA Lights For A Photography Shoot That Won't Break The Bank
Learn how you can use inexpensive IKEA lights to capture portraits and still life shots at home.
- 24 Jan 2018
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Nine Most Popular Flower Photography Tutorials
We list the nine most popular flower photography tutorials posted over the last year.
- 7 Apr 2012
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How to take pictures of a TV screen
Taking pictures of images on a television screen is easy if you follow a few simple procedures. We tell you how to get good results from snapping TV screens here.
- 10 Jan 2002
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22 Apr 2018 1:54am
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