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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Planning A Scenic Photography Walk

How to plan a photography walk and what to take with you.
- 3 Apr 2012
Camera RAW Lab in Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3

Using the Camera RAW Lab in Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3.
- 26 Oct 2010
Tips on improving your workflow - part two

Part two of Edward Byrne's overview of the digital photo management process moves on to look at transferring images to a computer.
- 6 Apr 2011
How To Selectively Colour An Object In GIMP

Michael Bates shows us how to use GIMP's Path tool to selectively colour an object.
- 6 Apr 2012
Wedding advice from the professionals - Part 2

Here's part 2 of the professional photographers advice on weddings.
- 6 Nov 2008
Tips and tricks for travel photography

David Taylor is a full-time photographer who specialises in landscape and travel photography. Here he tells ePHOTOzine why your holiday snaps should feature more than just your sister falling in the pool.
- 28 Oct 2008
Understanding your digital camera's image recording mode.

Pixels, resolution and compression expained.
- 30 Nov -0001
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
10 Easy Ways to Boost Your Photography Business

Here are 10 steps you can follow to better your photography business today.
- 13 Jul 2016

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29 Sep 2016 9:36pm

Take A Look At These 10 Top Images Of Urban Wildlife

Here are 10 creative captures of urban wildlife entered into the recent Photocrowd photography competition.
29 Sep 2016 2:16PM

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29 Sep 2016 1:53pm

Posersnap Line Of Mobile Accessories

Posersnap has announced a complete line of mobile phone accessories.
29 Sep 2016 12:59PM

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29 Sep 2016 9:44am

What's Black, Red & Hipster All Over?

The answer is Impossible's new Black & Red film for 600 type instant cameras.
22 Sep 2016 1:25PM

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28 Sep 2016 8:39pm

DJI Mavic Pro Foldable Drone Announced

DJI has announced the new Mavic Pro foldable drone with 4K video and automatic follow flying built-in.
28 Sep 2016 11:23AM

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28 Sep 2016 4:49pm

Win Manfrotto & Lastolite By Manfrotto Photography Accessories

Enter September's Photo Month competition for the chance to win 1 of 4 photo accessories from Manfrotto and Lastolite By Manfrotto.
1 Sep 2016 6:00AM

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28 Sep 2016 2:53pm

Samyang 85mm f/1.2 14mm f/2.4 Premium Lenses

We have a look at the new Samyang 85mm f/1.2 and 14mm f/2.4 Premium lenses for Full-frame cameras.
22 Sep 2016 1:20PM

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28 Sep 2016 2:32pm

Canon EOS M5 Hands-On Preview

We go hands-on with the new Canon EOS M5, the new mirrorless camera from Canon with mini-DSLR styling and advanced shooting performance.
15 Sep 2016 8:44AM

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27 Sep 2016 5:45pm

Sony Alpha A99-II Hands-On Preview

We go hands-on with the new Sony Alpha A99-II, with a new 42.4mp BSI CMOS sensor, updated menus, and high speed shooting.
23 Sep 2016 11:54AM

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27 Sep 2016 5:36pm

Panasonic Lumix G80 Review

We review the Panasonic Lumix G80 / G85, which has just been announced, and is Panasonic's weather-sealed DSLR-styled mirrorless camera with 4K video and 5-axis image stabilisation.
19 Sep 2016 12:15PM

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26 Sep 2016 8:52pm

September Photo Month Winner Week 3 Announced

The third winner of a Manfrotto prize in September's Photo Month has been announced.
26 Sep 2016 3:36PM

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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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
- 4 Comments
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
- 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 Take Great Waterfowl Photos With Ease

Brush-up on your wildlife photography skills with these top tips.
- 21 Sep 2016
Studio lighting advice - Part 3 setting up your lighting

Chris Burfoot AMPA shows us how to set up studio lighting.
- 7 Jan 2002
- 2 Comments
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 2016
- 1 Comments
Take Creative Photographs Of Household Objects

With rain on the way, spend some time shooting around the house using everyday household objects.
- 12 Oct 2013
Tips On Shooting Indoor Close Ups

Peter Bargh shows you how to take better still lifes which, for one, could help you with your ebay listings.
- 10 Jul 2013
- 1 Comments
6 Outdoor Flower Photography Tips Every Compact User Needs

Learn how to shoot better outdoor flower shots with your compact camera.
- 27 Mar 2016
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Pinhole Photography Tips

Today is Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day so here are a few tips to get you started in Pinhole Photography.
- 24 Apr 2011
Making a Lith negative - traditional darkroom ideas

A lith negative gives the creative darkroom user many printing options. Heather Powell explains how they are made.
- 12 Jan 2001
Wide-angle photography technique

Having mastered the basic camera controls, you may want to become more creative with your camera. One easy way of doing this is by using different focal length lenses.
- 4 Jan 2002
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7 Reasons You Should Use Longer Lenses

How and why should you use longer lenses for taking photos.
- 4 Jun 2016