Award winning travel photographer Philip Lee Harvey talks to Peter Dench about creating outstanding images that go beyond the obvious ‘I’ve become known as a travel photographer but I think of myself more as a location photographer. I don’t mind being called a travel photographer but there’s a lot

After lockdown, a rumour has been building about the increase in popularity of photography vans as photographers let loose and take to the road. Peter Dench finds out more In an unassuming Gloucestershire town, in an unassuming street, nestled among a cafe, charity shop, butcher, bank and frozen fo

Claire Gillo speaks to three renowned travel photographers for their advice and insights – helping you to take better adventure, wildlife and portrait images Travel photographers Ulla Lohmann, Mattias A Klum and Lola Akinmade Åkerström share insights into their photography, and how you can get bett

Highlight detail can seem like the holy grail, but as Angela Nicholson and two pro photographers explain, there are plenty of ways to ensure you retain the brightest parts of a scene We often talk about highlight detail as if recording it is some form of quest that many will undertake and few will

Photo opportunities at weddings are endless, but there are certain images that couples will always expect to get. Michael Topham reveals the shots that can’t be missed Being asked to photograph the most important day in someone’s life is a huge compliment to your knowledge and skill as a photograph

Three talented wedding photographers with different styles and approaches share their kit recommendations with Geoff Harris If you’re thinking of going into wedding photography – or you just want a nosy at what the pros might be using – we speak with Gurvir Johal, Tanya Weekes and Mick

Steve Fairclough talks to US photojournalist Ed Kashi about his latest book, Abandoned Moments, a compilation of his work around the world Ed Kashi is a much-travelled man. In a career spanning over 40 years, he has worked in more than 100 countries, capturing personal and commissioned projects for

Michael Freeman’s latest book, On…Composition, combines lots of newer and more classical approaches to help master this vital skill. Geoff Harris finds out more The art of composition remains a challenging one for many photographers. It is not something you can buy, or master on a one-day workshop,

Monochrome strips back distractions and reveals so much about a person. Claire Gillo gets inspirational tips from three eminent black and white portrait photographers Marjorie Salvaterra Marjorie Salvaterra is an artist who lives in Los Angeles, California, with her children and husband. Her work

How do you go about learning to see in black & white and decide which subjects work better without colour? Brian Lloyd Duckett shares some essential advice and techniques with Geoff Harris Why choose to shoot in black & white? Because it looks cool? Because it was/is the medium of choice of

Spring is here! Five top landscape and nature photographers share their essential tips for getting the best Spring photos Finally, the March Equinox has arrived and Spring is here! The countryside looks its prettiest, the trees are beginning to blossom, and all in all you couldn’t ask for bet

Photoshop CC, DxO FilmPack and Silver Efex are all great software for black and white – James Paterson shows the strengths of each When it comes to converting your images to black & white, there are some excellent image-editing software options out there. Below, we’ll explore the key features o

What exactly is fine art photography and can you learn to do it? Peter Dench asks three experts of the genre for their practical advice and insights Jovana Rikalo Jovana Rikalo is a fine art and portrait photographer from Serbia. She has a degree in law but diverted to a career in photography in 2

Photographer Fie Johansen spent two years photographing animals at Copenhagen Zoo. Amy Davies discovers more about these beautiful monochrome results Beautiful. Extraordinary. Different. All words that can easily be applied to the images found in All The Things You Are, a series of images that has

Award-winning nature photographer Annette Lepple shares her top seven tips for flower and foliage shots this Spring With spring finally upon us, it’s time to dust off the camera and get outdoors. Annette Lepple shares her top seven tips to help you get your best ever Spring flower and foliage

Looking for some inspiration for your bookshelf? Amy Davies recommends some of the best landscape photography books to browse through Landscape photography is obviously a hugely popular genre. With millions of images published every day on Instagram alone, it can be hard to whittle down the truly i

Award-winning landscape and fine-art photographer Anthony Lamb talks to Peter Dench about his creative and engaging minimalist approach to landscapes Modern life can be frighteningly fast-paced and overwhelming. In a world of chaos and clutter, where everything is available at the click of a mouse,

Landscape photography is about capturing the scenery of a place. It can be your way of showing how you see the world around you, and a way to capture the beauty of the landscape and environment, whether that’s local, or when travelling. This genre is all about light, location and composition. Thinki

Why compose your landscape images in a square format? Three top photographers with different approaches share their creative reasons with Claire Gillo How to: Square Format Landscape Photography Jonathan Chritchley Jonathan Chritchley is a fine art photographer whose many prestigious clients inclu

For the latest in his series celebrating British photographic heritage, Mike Crawford tells the story of London-based Process Supplies Previously in this series on British photographic heritage, I have looked at studios, societies and brands. However, I thought it would be fitting to also consider