June 27, 2018
Family portrait photography tips
Discuss what it is your subjects want and start with tried-and-tested poses before advancing to more ambitious ideas. James Paterson gives his tips on shooting family portraits
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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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June 26, 2018
Should you print your photographs at home?
When you need to print at extra-large sizes or in high volumes, home printing can become impractical. Matthew Richards heads to the lab
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June 25, 2018
Essential tips for home processing black and white film
Processing your own film is a rewarding exercise and all part of the fun with black & white film photography. Matt Parry explains all
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June 22, 2018
Tips on how to photograph summer birds
With long daylight hours and the breeding season in full swing, summer is a great time to hone your bird photography skills, says Oscar Dewhurst
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June 1, 2018
Are mirrorless cameras best for street photography?
Small and silent cameras have long been prized in street photography. Here’s why Damien Demolder prefers mirrorless systems for observing everyday life
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May 25, 2018
Top tips for printing photos at home
The type and number of inks, and what you lay them on, can have a massive effect on photo-printing quality. Matthew Richards shows you how to make your images look good on paper
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May 11, 2018
Video: Classic lighting set-ups you should know
With modern LED lighting it's easier than ever to create classic lighting set-ups for portraiture. Check out our behind-the-scenes video with portrait pro James Paterson, to see how it's done
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May 11, 2018
Photography rules worth breaking
Rules help us take better pictures, but blind devotion can result in clichéd pictures. James Paterson suggests a few ways to break free
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May 4, 2018
How to use Adobe Camera Raw’s latest profiles
The latest updates to Camera Raw and Lightroom make using camera profiles easier and introduces the new creative profiles. Martin Evening explains all
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April 27, 2018
Wildlife watch: Nightingales
These migratory birds arrive in Britain for spring, says Paul Hobson. Once heard, the song of the nightingale is never forgotten
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April 24, 2018
Top tips for 2018: Wildlife photography
It’s important to plan and understand your subject, reveal background texture to add context to a picture, and nail the exposure and focusing. Learn from the pros
