February 23, 2018
13 quick portrait photography tips
Entice yourself to shoot portraits by experimenting with different materials, sculpting your portraits, adding flare and more, using our experts’ top tips
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Expert advice
Tips and techniques on a range of photography skills, and advice from experts on specific photography techniques.
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February 15, 2018
Keeping it local: tips for photographing events close to home
Stuck for photo inspiration? Award-winning enthusiast Darragh Mason Field explains how highly successful shots can often be found at interesting local events.
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January 12, 2018
Top tips for 2018: Street photography
For successful street shots give zone focusing a go, think about your angle of view and lens choice, and keep an eye out for interesting reflections
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January 11, 2018
Top tips for 2018: Travel photography
Some important aspects of travel photography include working with the right light, heading out at optimum shooting times and ensuring accurate focusing. Check out the expert tips for this genre
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December 20, 2017
Christmas Photo Project: Candlelight Portraits
Make complicated studio lighting set-ups a thing of the past with this simple technique, says Phil Hall. All you need is a few candles and a fast lens...
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December 19, 2017
Christmas Photo Project: Wildlife through your Window
Have you always wanted your own nature reserve? The truth is, you may already have one, as gardens provide a welcome oasis for birds, especially at Christmas. Luke Massey explains...
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December 7, 2017
Buying a tripod: What do you need to consider?
James Abbott offers some tripod wisdom to help you choose the best one for your photography - and use it to its full potential
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November 30, 2017
Darkroom toning tips: How to get terrific tones
Darkroom toning is one of the core skills of film photography. World-famous printing expert Tim Rudman reminds us how to get beautifully toned prints
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November 16, 2017
Sea photography tips from this year’s Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society finalists
No one in Britain is more than 70 miles from the sea. We asked finalists of this year’s Shipwrecked Mariners' Society photographic competition for their tips on photographing it
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November 8, 2017
30 lens tips to make the most of your range
Your lenses are a vital part of your photographic kit but are you getting the best from them? Angela Nicholson has a few suggestions that will help you get to know them and extend your…
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October 25, 2017
Putting on a show: Tips for exhibiting your photography
Roger Hicks gives us his expert advice on how to set up your first photography exhibit
