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Photography tips, tricks and tutorials.
Photography Tips
More >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.
Creating a Sense of Depth in Your Photos
A photograph with a feeling of depth and perspective is much more engaging and interesting. These tips will help you shoot images with bags of depth.
Urban Landscape Photography Tips
Towns and cities are full of fascinating photo opportunities. Follow these tips to make your urban landscapes stand out from the crowd.
Have Fun with Underwater Photography
Underwater photography is the perfect way to explore an exciting and unusual world. Use these tips to take spectacular underwater photos.
Asking Strangers to Star in Your Candid Photos
When taking photos of strangers you should always ask permission. With the right attitude and a few crafty tips you'll soon have models lining up.
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.
Equipment
More >How to Hold a Monopod
Monopods are a great alternative to tripods for sports, wildlife, street photography, and more. Learn how to hold a monopod for maximum stability.
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.
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.
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.
Telephoto Lenses
A telephoto lens is one designed for photographing distant subjects like wildlife and sports events. They are also used in portrait photography.
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.
Post-processing
More >Little Planet Photos: 5 Simple Steps to Making Panorama Worlds
Turn your panoramas into eye-catching miniature planets in minutes, using Photoshop or your favourite graphics editor.
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.
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.
Convert a Colour Photo to Black and White
The Channel Mixer is easy to use but gives you complete control over the appearance of your photo when converting from colour to black and white.
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.
