Image sharpening: how to bring out more detail in your favourite photos

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 25/05/2013 00:01am
    Photoshop image sharpening step-by-step: 10

    In this Photoshop Elements tutorial we show you clever ways of bringing out more detail through image sharpening, while keeping some of the side effects to a minimum.

    Adobe Lightroom 5 beta review

    | Reviews | 24/05/2013 11:00am
    Adobe Lightroom 5 beta review

    You may have forgotten amid all the attention Adobe has received in the wake of its Photoshop CC announcement, but the software giant also recently revealed an update to its popular Adobe Lightroom software. In our Adobe Lightroom 5 beta review we look at some of the key features of this ‘alternative Photoshop’ to see what they offer photographers.

    Issue 139 of Digital Camera magazine now on sale!

    | Latest Issue, News | 24/05/2013 10:47am
    Issue 139 of Digital Camera magazine now on sale!

    Issue 139 of Digital Camera, Britain’s best-selling photography magazine, goes on sale today!

    This issue’s main feature is about making cash with your camera, something that’s bound to appeal in these lean times. Learn how to sell to galleries, stock libraries, shoot weddings and more; as well as inspirational real-life stories, we’ve also got some invaluable tips from Alamy’s chief picture buyer.

    Get cash back on the Vanguard ABEO 283AV & Quovio 41 (Advertising Feature)

    | News | 24/05/2013 10:13am
    Get cash back on the Vanguard ABEO 283AV & Quovio 41 (Advertising Feature)

    As HD video recording capability has become standard in digital cameras, budding ‘HDSLR’ photographers increasingly need a solid, trustworthy video kit that will help them achieve the highest-quality video. Thankfully, Vanguard, a global leader in high-quality photo and video accessories, has a solution. Vanguard’s versatile ABEO 283AV tripod kit offers incredible stability, supporting up to [...]

    Fashion photography tips: Lara Jade on perfect lighting and simple compositions

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 24/05/2013 00:01am
    Fashion photography tips: Lara Jade on perfect lighting and simple compositions

    In our latest Professional Photographer to the Rescue, world famous photographer Lara Jade steps in to share her best fashion photography tips with our apprentice.

    Golden Hour Photography: tips for making magical landscapes at dawn

    | Landscape, Photography Tips | 23/05/2013 11:00am
    Golden Hour Photography: tips for making magical landscapes at dawn

    Dawn is one of the golden hours for photographers, and in this quick guide professional photographer Mark Hamblin shares his best golden hour photography tips for making dawn landscapes that sparkle.

    Best photo backpacks: 6 top models tested and rated

    | Accessories, Reviews | 23/05/2013 00:01am
    Best photo backpacks: 6 top models tested and rated

    In our latest group test of the top photo accessories we review 6 of the best photo backpacks on the market to find out which one offers the best balance of security and comfort.

    ​Add impact to still lifes using baking sheets for backgrounds

    | Photography Tips | 22/05/2013 11:00am
    ​Add impact to still lifes using baking sheets for backgrounds

    In our latest DIY Photography Hacks post we revisit the kitchen as an ideal hunting ground for the DIY photographer. Here we show you how to use a baking sheet as a background texture to add impact to your still life photography.

    Headshots: how to shoot passport photos social media profiles and other informal portraits

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 22/05/2013 00:01am
    Headshots: how to shoot passport photos, social media avatars and other informal portraits

    In this ultimate guide to taking headshots, we explain how to shoot passport photos, profile pictures for social media and other types of informal portrait photography.

    Camera Raw sharpening tools: how to restore fine detail and keep noise at bay

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 21/05/2013 11:00am
    Camera Raw sharpening tools: how to restore delicate detail and keep noise at bay

    In our latest Raw Tuesday series post on editing raw format images we explain a simple technique for using the Adobe Camera Raw sharpening tools. Find out how to preserve fine detail in your raw files while banishing noise.