July 3, 2026
Fireworks this weekend? Here’s how to get the absolute best photos
Photographing fireworks is remarkably easy, but a little preparation and thinking will help you get the best shots at your local firework display
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March 31, 2026
How to make sure you never lose your photos again (backup, backup, backup)
Losing or accidentally deleting images can be very scary, but all may not be lost. James Abbott explains everything you need to know about image recovery and back-up.
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July 21, 2024
In-camera Hi-Res Pixel Shift vs Adobe’s Super Resolution
Let the battle between in-camera and software-based high-resolution imaging commence. James Abbott investigates two approaches that promise to quadruple image resolution
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July 13, 2024
HDR vs ND grad filters for Landscape Photography
Love it or loathe it, HDR photography is a useful technique and one that allows photographers to ditch their square filter systems in favour of lightweight and less expensive options. James Abbott puts the two…
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June 16, 2024
Depth-of-field VS focus stacking for macro photography
Should you stop down the aperture or focus stack to control depth-of-field in macro photography? James Abbott explores the shooting techniques and processing options for producing the best focus stacked macro images possible…
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June 15, 2024
How to blend focus stacked images Photoshop vs Helicon
We put Adobe Photoshop up against Helicon Focus 8 to see which is the best option for macro photographers
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May 10, 2024
Full HD vs 4K vs 8K video – which resolution is best?
If you are new to video, deciding whether to shoot Full HD vs 4K vs 8K video can be confusing. James Abbott explains all you need to know
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May 9, 2024
How to use LUTs for colour grading video
To give your videos a classy, cinematic look, learn how to colour grade with LUTs - there is even free editing software to make the job easier.
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February 20, 2024
How to use artificial intelligence (AI) ethically
AI-powered tools in photo editing software can be a blessing to photographers. James Abbott demonstrates a more ethical approach to AI to save time and to simplify complex manual tasks
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January 1, 2024
Are Adobe Camera Raw and Bridge dead?
With Photoshop and Lightroom available in Adobe's Photography Plan, are Adobe Camera Raw and Bridge still useful?
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December 21, 2023
Sony AI cameras – Pure fantasy can be a visual reality
Uninspired by their original design, Italian photographer Andrea Pizzini set out to AI-generate new versions of his favourite Sony camera
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