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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Picture perfect portraiture - Part one
Anyone can take a picture of a person but to take a really great picture of someone takes practice, patience and a little bit of know how. We spoke to three professional portrait photographers to see what tips they have for taking better portraits. Here's part one.
- 6 Jan 2009
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
20 Jun 2018 6:44am
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Review
John Riley reviews the full-frame Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art lens, the first 1:1 Macro Art lens from Sigma, made for Canon, Sigma and Sony E lens mounts.12 Jun 2018 9:00AM
19 Jun 2018 1:20pm
Free Photoshop Online Lesson With BenQ Ambassador Glyn Dewis
Improve your Photoshop skills on a free online workshop taking place next week.18 Jun 2018 2:47PM
19 Jun 2018 9:34am
Leica Leitz-Park - The Official Opening
There's a new Leica Camera AG headquarters in Germany and Stuart Fawcett went along to the opening to have a look around the complex.18 Jun 2018 11:50AM
18 Jun 2018 9:55pm
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Review
John Riley reviews the new Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 lens, the latest telephoto zoom from Tamron for full-frame cameras.17 Oct 2016 10:14AM
18 Jun 2018 11:20am
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Review
John Riley reviews the new 16mm f/1.4 Sigma lens for Sony E mount and Micro Four Thirds cameras.30 Nov 2017 9:46AM
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
- 4 Comments
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
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
- 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
Create a high key vignette in the darkroom
Adding a vignette to your photos is easy in the darkroom and can be very effective. Peter Bargh of ePHOTOzine shows you how with just a piece of card.
- 3 Jan 2002
4 Top Tips On Taking Dog Portraits At The Beach
Learn how to take better photos of your dog at the beach with the help of these simple photography tips.
- 20 Jun 2018
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Capturing water drops
Water drop images are great to look at and are quite easy to make. This tutorial will show you how to do it.
- 30 Oct 2009
- 4 Comments
8 Summer Outdoor Portrait Tips For Photography Newbies
Want to shoot some portraits outside but aren't sure where to start? Take a look at these tips.
- 9 Jun 2018
- 2 Comments
7 Easy Ways To Improve Your Stately Home Shots
Here are 7 essential tips that'll help you take better shots of Stately Homes and their surroundings.
- 23 Jun 2018
Using Oloneo PhotoEngine for HDR
We show you how to create a HDR church interior using Oloneo's PhotoEngine
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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
Industrial Landscape Photography
Landscapes don't always have to be of rolling hills, forests and waterfalls.
- 16 May 2011
Snow Photography Tips For Beginners
Snow photography can be tricky to get right, so here are some answers to frequently asked questions.
- 21 Dec 2017
- 2 Comments
9 Need To Know Photography Composition Rules
Take better photos by following these basic photography rules.
- 30 Apr 2014
- 5 Comments
22 Jun 2018 4:15pm
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