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Photography Tips
More >17 Tips for Taking Tack Sharp Photos
Achieving tack sharp images involves doing lots of small things as well as possible. These tiny differences add up to a noticeably sharper photo.
3 Portrait Composition Tips for Framing Your Subject Perfectly
Move beyond simple snapshots and learn how to capture more engaging, interesting portrait photos with these essential composition tips.
Close Up Photography
We are surrounded by objects which make fascinating close up studies. Learn how to make the most of them.
Creative Grass Photography
Grass is everywhere, and comes in a rich variety of colours, textures, and varieties. Find out how it can make an intriguing photography subject.
Long Exposure Star Trail Photography
Capture the motion of the stars with a long exposure night time shot. Technically simple and visually stunning, learn how to shoot them here.
Photographing Car Light Trails
Learn how to capture stunning night time car trails with ease. All you need is a camera, your imagination, and a willingness to stay up late.
Equipment
More >Exposure, Aperture and Shutter Speed Explained
Aperture size and shutter speed add up to create our exposure. Learn how they work, and how to use them to get the creative effect you desire.
18 Stunning Examples of Slow Sync Flash Photos
Want to try slow sync flash photography but don't know where to start? Be inspired by this collection of amazing images.
Slow Sync Flash: The Ultimate Guide
Slow sync flash is a simple but powerful technique to enhance your flash photography. Learn what it is, when it's helpful and how to use it.
Fisheye Lenses
A fisheye lens is designed for shooting very wide angles, usually 180 degrees. They are popular in landscape, extreme sport, and artistic photography.
Camera Lenses
A good quality camera lens is essential for capturing sharp, detailed photos. There are dozens available, to suit every subject and budget.
How to Protect Your Digital Camera in Cold Weather
Cold weather photography can take its toll on your camera, and even cause permanent damage. Follow these precautions to keep your camera protected.
Post-processing
More >Digital Cross Processing in Photoshop
Digital cross processing is a technique that simulates developing photos in the wrong chemicals. Use it to produce some stunning colour shifts.
10 Ways to Digitally Improve Your Photos
Digital editing software allows us to remove unwanted objects, adjust colours, and touch up blemishes. Learn how to digitally improve your photos.
Imitating a Graduated Neutral Density Filter in Photoshop
A graduated neutral density (ND) filter helps balance exposure levels between the sky and ground. Learn how to replicate the effect in Photoshop.
How to Add a Watermark to an Image in Photoshop
Watermarking your photos is a popular way to protect them. Learn how to create an effective, reusable text or logo watermark in Photoshop.
Creating a Vignette Effect in Photoshop
Vignetting, a darkening in the corners of a photo, is a popular creative effect. Discover how to add a vignette to an image using Photoshop.
EXIF Data Explained
Learn everything you need to know about EXIF metadata - what it is, ways to view and edit it, and how you can use it to improve your photography.
