October 18, 2025
How the World’s first Leica camera came to be (and changed photography forever)
John Wade traces the early steps that led to the first Leica, the World's first Leica and first usable 35mm film camera
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Technique
Photography tips and techniques from professionals and industry experts to help you continue improving your work.
Whether you’re looking for wildlife photography tips or more interested in portrait photography, our articles and guides will help spark ideas for experimentation, guide you on how to capture the best light and point you in the direction of photography projects to boost your portfolio.
Popular photography tips and techniques: Action photography | Astro photography | Bird photography | Drone photography | Portrait photography tips
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October 17, 2025
The best instant cameras and printers in 2025 for quickly making retro-style prints
Claire Gillo and the AP team pick the best instant cameras and printers on the market, including Polaroid, Fujifilm Instax, Kodak and more.
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October 17, 2025
A bird, an eclipse and four seconds of perfection — the photo everyone’s talking about
A Magnificent Frigatebird meets a total solar eclipse in the awe-inspiring image that took home the 2025 Bird Photographer of the Year title.
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October 10, 2025
How photography boosts my mental health: real-life stories
It's World Mental Health day - a diverse range of photographers reveal how photography can help ensure mental well-being
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October 6, 2025
‘I have only the kiss to remember’ – the emotional photo shoot for a classic Miles Davis album
The behind the scenes and story behind Tutu's album cover, finding the ins and outs of these iconic images.
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October 3, 2025
Complete guide to street photography
People watchers, architecture lovers, those with a sharp eye can all get much from street photography - get inspired with our guide.
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October 3, 2025
The great Mickey Mouse Camera Mystery you’ve never heard of
The mysterious case of the vintage Mickey Mouse Camera, real or fake? And what happened when it sold for thousands?
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October 3, 2025
75 Years of Atlantic Records – Why every music fan should own this book
The history of Atlantic Records over the last 75 years, the evolution of the music that has developed and the book that has come out of this story.
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October 2, 2025
The truth behind Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A.
The full inside story of Bruce Springsteen's Born in the USA cover, a bold, seemingly patriotic album cover shot by Annie Leibovitz
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September 30, 2025
The Behind Scenes of Fleetwood Macs Rumours Album Cover
The Behind the Scenes of Fleetwood Macs Successful Rumours Album Cover
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September 29, 2025
How 90 seconds changed my life forever: Meeting a who’s who of stars
Celebrity photographer Andy Gotts looks back on a stellar career photographing top music and movie stars