February 23, 2021
Our best-ever black and white tips
There is still time to enter the black & white round in our major APOY contest, so we share nine simple tips, tricks and ideas to improve your monochrome photography
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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.
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February 10, 2021
Save money and get great lighting effects with these easy DIY hacks
You don’t need to spend a fortune to make great photos. Ian Pack and Rich Sibley share their favourite hacks utilising materials available from DIY and hobby stores
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February 6, 2021
Taking landscapes around floodlit soccer grounds
Ian Hughes shoots the landscapes around floodlit football club grounds. We find out more about his motivations and approach - with matches taking place without crowds, you might be able to try it yourself
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February 4, 2021
Why this top violinist turned to photography when his career was cut short
When Ivor Ottley was forced to end his music career prematurely, and was then rocked by health issues and bereavement, nature photography became a solace and a healer. He's also doing well in competitions -…
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February 3, 2021
How to start a camera collection
Discover the basics of starting a camera collection, with practical advice and buying tips - it's a great project for the lockdown as you can often shop online. Vintage camera expert John Wade is your…
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February 2, 2021
Kevin Cummins: shooting punk, Joy Division, Oasis, Blur and many more
"I never liked music photography much" - so says famous music photographer Kevin Cummins, who's taken iconic shots of Joy Division, The Smiths, Oasis, Blur and Pulp. He reveals more in a fascinating interview to…
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February 2, 2021
Raw vs JPEG: which is best for you?
JPEGs offer the ultimate in convenience while raw files have more data, but there’s a bit more to file format choice than that. Angela Nicholson explains the key points
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January 31, 2021
Long exposure problems fixed
Having trouble getting your long exposures right? We explain how to avoid common pitfalls in a variety of situations, including landscapes and star trails
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January 28, 2021
Large-format magic
With dripping wet plates and trays of black coffee, Patrick Van den Branden strives to make magical portraits through old and new photographic processes, as Damien Demolder discovers
