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Photography tips, tricks and tutorials.
Photography Tips
More >Understanding Balance and Visual Weight in Photography
Balance is an important concept for achieving photos which feel well composed and visually appealing. Learn how to achieve it in your shots.
7 Landmark Photography Tips for Avoiding Clichéd Photos
Some landmarks have been photographed so many times we feel we've seen them from all angles. These tips will help you see them through fresh eyes.
Castle Photography Tips
Castles are a favourite photographic subject and have been shot countless times. Follow these tips to give your castle photographs an original twist.
Painting with Light
With a long exposure, a simple light source and a pinch of creativity you can create stunning light painting shots with ease.
Beach Photography Tips
Beaches are crammed full of interesting photo opportunities. Follow these tips to get the most out of them on your next holiday.
Wedding Photography for Beginners
A wedding is the happiest day of your life - unless you're the photographer. Find out how to photograph a wedding and keep your nerves in one piece.
Equipment
More >Standard Lenses
A standard lens has a similar angle of view to the human eye, giving photos a natural feel. They are versatile and produce excellent image quality.
What is a "Stop" of Exposure in Photography?
Exposure is controlled by shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed. "Stops" let you directly compare and swap these to produce the image you want.
The 3 Best Lens Filters for Landscape Photography
Professional landscape photographers recommend 3 lens filters above all others - polarisers, graduated NDs, and warming filters. Find out why.
Digital Cameras
Digital cameras, from compacts to DSLRs, have all but replaced film cameras, and have made photography easier, cheaper, and faster than ever before.
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.
Crop Factor Explained
Crop factor is the ratio of a camera sensor's size to a 35mm film frame. Use it to calculate effective focal lengths and compare lenses between DSLRs.
Post-processing
More >Fixing the Keystone Effect Using Photoshop
Keystoning is where a building seems to lean backwards in a photo. It's distracting but can be easily fixed with Photoshop's Lens Correction tool.
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.
Gritty Black and White in Photoshop
Learn how to turn your colour photos into gritty black and white urban shots using Photoshop.
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.
