There are some problems that can even trouble top-quality lenses if you don’t know what to look out for. Angela Nicholson explains the common lens problems and key steps for optimum optical performance We tend to get very excited about cameras and all the features they offer, but the lenses that yo

Colour can influence our emotions and dictate the way we feel about an image. Tracy Calder introduces key points from colour psychology and theory, and shares some practical tips Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones was having Sunday lunch with a friend in 1881 when his companion mentioned that

Rather than being deterred by the often wet British climate, we should revel in the photo opportunities provided by damper days – Peter Dench discovers how to get great shots in the rain Samuel Johnson once remarked: ‘It is commonly observed, that when two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of th

Britain is blessed with a huge choice of diverse gardens to photograph. Tracy Calder speaks to three garden photographers with quite distinct approaches Clive Nichols Clive is one of the UK’s best-known and widely published garden photographers, with a photo library of over 110,000 images. He also

Photographer and educator Arteh Odjidja has been photographing and interviewing young migrants and refugees for his book, Fear & Dreams: The Stranger Series. Peter Dench finds out more… In 2012, when London-born photographer Arteh Odjidja was visiting Moscow for an Ozwald Boateng fashion

Are you struggling to choose the perfect portrait background for your photos? You’re not alone. Backgrounds can make or break a portrait image, yet finding the right background to complement and enhance your portrait subjects is tricky, whether you’re working in the studio or outdoors.

Capturing stunning cityscape photos might seem hard, but it’s actually pretty easy – once you know a few tricks, techniques, and secrets. In this article, I share my best advice for cityscape photography, including: How to keep your images consistently sharp (even in low light)How to de

Night photography is an incredible genre, one that offers a near-constant supply of outstanding photo opportunities. However, if you’re a night photography beginner or you’re looking to expand your night photoshoot horizons, then you might benefit from some inspiration. That’s whe

This year, we’ve published hundreds of photography tutorials; below, we feature the most popular, covering composition, lighting, camera settings, post-processing, and more. So if you want to enhance your photos, you’ve come to the right place. Take a look! 1. Rule of Thirds in Photogra

One of the great things about macro photography is its ability to see, capture, and display hidden or unnoticed subjects. In other words, a tiny, unseen world is there for exploring, and it doesn’t take much special macro photography equipment to dive in. As I explain in this guide, you can s

Car photography is tons of fun – but it can also be very intimidating unless you know the tricks of the trade. Fortunately, as a professional automobile photographer, I’ve developed plenty of techniques for creating top-notch photos of cars. And in this article, I’m going to share

The 50mm prime lens, commonly known as the Nifty Fifty, is one of the most popular lenses of all time. But while portrait photographers, event photographers, and street photographers love to shoot 50mm primes, it’s rare to find a landscape photographer packing a Nifty Fifty in their bag. And

You may have done macro photography, and you may have photographed still-life subjects. But have you combined them for some macro still life photography fun? Macro photography speaks to the techniques and equipment we use to get close to a subject so that it appears as large or larger than life-si

Looking for the perfect creative photography accessories to spice up your photos? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I share my favorite fun photography tools, all of which practically guarantee creative images. I’m talking about filters, lighting accessorie

Do you want to capture haunting infrared pictures like the ones featured above? Well, you can – and it’s not even hard. Infrared photography is an easy technique that can give you breathtaking, otherworldly results, and it only requires a simple filter (plus a little technical know-how)

Creating beautiful shots of the starry sky can seem impossible. But it doesn’t have to be. Because with a few simple tips and tricks, you can capture images like this one: And that’s what this article is all about. I’m going to share my favorite tips for photographing the vario

Waterfall photography is a lot of fun – but coming home with the best shots can be a difficult task. In this article, I’ll share four simple tips designed to take your waterfall photos to the next level. I’ll discuss the best gear, settings, and light… …and by the t

You know those photos where a car or motorcycle appears sharp while the background appears to be out of focus? While this may seem like a Photoshop trick, it’s actually not; it’s called panning photography, and it’s a fun effect you can use on moving subjects. In fact, it&rsquo

For many types of photography, choosing where to focus is pretty simple. In portrait photography, you focus on the eyes. In wildlife photography, you focus on the animal. But where should you focus in landscape photography? You’re generally capturing a scene, not a solitary subject – so

Looking for some fun, creative photography project ideas to get you inspired and excited about taking photos? It’s always good to be involved in a photography project, and in this article, I’m going to share 12 of my favorite project ideas, including 52-week projects, 365-day projects,