Getting to grips with manual mode is a rite of passage for many photographers. But with a solid understanding of the basics of exposure, you’ll find that your camera’s M mode is actually pretty straightforward. The real question many photographers face is, why would you choose to sh

As part of our Panasonic FZ2000 review we tested the new bridge camera’s Slow Zoom function, which is aimed at videographers to give your videos a more cinematic feel. The Panasonic Slow Zoom function is quick to set up and simple to use, and in our tests we found it was a nic

Silhouettes and graphical images can be very striking when done well, but for most of us, most of the time, it’s the finer detail that draws a viewer into a photograph. In this tutorial we show you several simple ways to add detail to photos. As a photographer, these details are wha

The start of a new year is a great time to kick off resolutions. In this guest post, the team at Jessops shares their best New Year’s resolutions for photographers to help you set some photography-related promises that’ll see you taking even better pictures by the end of the c

As video technology develops at a rapid pace and becomes an increasingly important tool in our cameras it can leave a steep learning curve for many photographers. There is so much technical jargon to memorise, it can be daunting for some. One of the terms you’ll hear about often is

What is this back button focus that you may have heard other photographers talking about? In this post we’ll demystify the feature on most cameras that allows you to take more control over your images for sharper results. Back button focus is a common technique used by professional

Adobe has unveiled a new concept platform centred around a voice-activated digital assistant that edits images according to your commands. In this short video we see a concept Adobe app with a microphone touch command. When pressing the command the app asks what you would like to do

Google has revealed more details of its new RAISR method of image processing, which promises to recreate the details of high-resolution images in low-res versions to dramatically cut down on data usage. Announced in November 2016, RAISR – or Rapid and Accurate Image Super Reso

In my last article about photographing badgers I explained how to locate and see them, now I’ll turn my attention to technical issues associated with taking pictures of them. Photographing badgers: the challenge Badgers are nocturnal, making it challenging to see them during dayligh

Photolemur, the new photo editing app that uses ‘Artificial Intelligence to learn the enhancements you like or dislike to improve in the future’ is now available for purchase. Photolemur is a one-click auto-enhancement tool designed to allow users to process dozens of photos at a ti

The Summer and Winter Solstice can be fantastic photo opportunities. Not just for that moment when the sun rises above the horizon, but also to witness the colourful people as they celebrate and gather for these events. One of the best known gathering happens at Stone

What is exposure compensation and how can this important feature on your camera help you capture important detail in difficult lighting? This is one of the questions we often hear from new photographers, and in this quick guide we hope to demystify to one of your camera’s most

The pop-up flash on your camera is a great resource for adding extra light to a scene, but as anyone who has used it will know, the light it produces can be quite harsh. While it’s necessary sometimes to get a shot at all, the trade off is harsher tones. This is where a diffuser can

One of the major reasons that GoPro Hero and other action cameras have become so popular is that they are so easy to mount. Not only that, but their small size means that they can be mounted almost anywhere and there’s a huge variety of mounts out there for you to choose from.

Owning a full-frame camera has long been a dream for many photographers due to their spectacular image quality and ability to produce huge images. And as manufacturers began introducing full-frame cameras aimed at enthusiast photographers in recent years, cameras have come down in p

Stuck for a new years resolution? Then think 2017, the year of the camera. Whatever you’re doing, where ever you are just make sure your camera is with you; walk the dog, head into town or even meeting friends and family, you’ll be amazed at the pictures you’l

For several months I had toyed with the thought of printing myself rather than ordering from a lab. However I was put off by the perceived cost and consequently I rarely had the pleasure of seeing my work on paper aside from orders and products. That all changed this Christmas. Movi

If you’re new to photography you are probably feeling a little impatient right about now. We’ve all been there. You have this great, creative tool at your disposal, but it’s wealth of features and settings take time to learn. Likewise, you’ve probably seen images you admire or beaut

Macphun’s new Luminar photo editing software will receive updates with new features every one to two months in 2017, as well as a version for PCs, the company has announced. In a blog post on the company’s website, Macphun COO Alex Tsepko set out his vision for the software stating

Depth of field in photography is, quite simply, the area within the image that appears in focus. Controlling depth of field is one of the most powerful tools you have as a photographer in determining the look and feel of your image. And that ability to control which areas of your ph