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
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Top 20 Best Cameras For Low Light Photography 2018
Here are the cameras, we think, are the best you can currently buy for low light photography.7 Mar 2018 2:21PM
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Top 38 Best 50mm Prime Lenses 2018
A 50mm lens is an essential piece of kit for many photographers but if you don't currently own one, here's our top 50mm lens picks to help you with your next purchase.22 Jun 2018 2:00PM
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Top 10 Best Waterproof Cameras 2018
Here are our top 10 best waterproof tough cameras for active photographers with features like GPS and Wi-Fi built in they make an ideal active holiday camera.4 Apr 2018 3:25PM
23 Jun 2018 8:44am
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35mm f/2 R WR Lens Review
John Riley reviews the compact Fujinon 35mm f/2 lens with weather resistance, for Fujifilm cameras.23 Nov 2015 1:10PM
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It's Selfie Day! Which Means The World Wants To See Your Self Portraits
Switch your smartphone's camera around and crack out your best duck pout as it's 'Selfie Day' today.21 Jun 2018 10:16AM
21 Jun 2018 11:19pm
Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE Review
John Riley reviews the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE full-frame auto-focus lens for Sony E mount cameras.11 Jun 2018 9:00AM
21 Jun 2018 9:03am
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 10-24mm f/4 Lens Review
Gary Wolstenholme review this ultra wide-angle lens for Fujifilm X-Series cameras.15 Apr 2014 11:51AM
20 Jun 2018 5:00pm
Loupedeck Photo Editing Console Gets An Upgrade
The next generation of the Loupedeck is built better and has more customisation options.20 Jun 2018 3:00PM
20 Jun 2018 11:02am
Top 42 Best Wide-Angle Landscape Lenses 2018
We count down the top lenses reviewed by ePHOTOzine that are great for landscape photography.19 Jun 2018 8:34AM
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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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
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
- 14 Comments
Tilt Lens Effect Using Photoshop
How to create toy model type photos using a tilt lens effect in Photoshop
- 31 Dec 2011
- 6 Comments
Improve Your Battle Re-Enactment Photography
We are heading back in time to capture the sights and sounds of a battle.
- 24 Jun 2018
- 1 Comments
Using The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Lens For Macro Work
David Clapp swaps people for plants as he puts the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 to the test as a macro lens.
- 6 Jul 2011
- 1 Comments
Photoshop Masterclass - enhance a bird photo
We take a reader's picture and show how to improve it.
- 5 Jan 2003
- 2 Comments
5 Ideas To Improve Your Coastal Photography
Head out to the beach in time for the sunset and shoot some coastal imagery.
- 25 Jun 2018
How To Take A Photo Out Of A Plane Window
You can start taking photos for your holiday album even before stepping off the plane.
- 15 Jun 2018
- 1 Comments
3 Adobe Photoshop LIghtroom Tips For Speeding Up Your Editing
Here's a quick three-minute tutorial to help photographers speed up their Lightroom editing.
- 14 Nov 2017
- 1 Comments
9 Need To Know Photography Composition Rules
Take better photos by following these basic photography rules.
- 30 Apr 2014
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Why Should I Create A Triptych?
Learn why combining different shots together as one can produce great looking art work.
- 4 Sep 2017
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Tips On Turning Coloured Portraits Black & White
Ben Boswell shows us how he converts his coloured portraits to interesting black & whites.
- 30 Sep 2012
- 1 Comments
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Improve Your Battle Re-Enactment Photography
We are heading back in time to capture the sights and sounds of a battle.24 Jun 2018 12:10AM