Spring photography tips: how to photograph flowers in the wild

    | Landscape, Photography Tips | 08/05/2013 00:01am
    Spring photography tips: how to photograph flowers in the wild

    Taking pictures of flowers in a controlled environment such as still life photography, or even in the confines of your garden is one thing. But learning how to photograph flowers in the wild presents a whole number of new challenges. In this quick guide we show you how to think about the light and how to experiment with the look and feel of your pictures.

    Photoshop CC: 10 things every photographer should know

    | News | 07/05/2013 16:16pm
    Photoshop CC: 10 things ever photographer should know

    Adobe quietly announced some major changes to its Photoshop platform yesterday, chief among them re-branding the software as Photoshop CC to reinforce its commitment to its Creative Cloud service (which has also been updated with 15 new apps)

    Family photo ideas: make a striking family portrait from individual faces in profile

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 07/05/2013 00:01am
    Family photo ideas: make a striking family portrait from individual faces in profile

    Many photographers struggle for great family photo ideas, but some of the best family portrait photography is that which relies on the old adage that less is more. In this quick and easy tutorial we’ll show you how to make one of our favourite family photo ideas – shooting individual family members in profile and combining them on the computer into one striking family portrait.

    Lastolite ePhotomaker review: the light tent designed for eBay photos

    | Accessories, Reviews | 06/05/2013 11:00am
    Lastolite ePhotomaker review: the light tent designed for eBay photos

    The ePhotomaker light tent packs flat and is designed to diffuse simple light sources to create a perfect environment for eBay photos, product or still life photography. But can it deliver on its promises? Find out in our Lastolite ePhotomaker review.

    Photography Lighting: how to master shooting in low light

    | Night, Photography Tips | 06/05/2013 00:01am
    Photography Lighting: how to master shooting in low light

    In the latest instalment of our Shoot Like A Pro series on photography lighting we take a look at the best settings and methods to use when shooting in low light.

    A Layman’s Guide to photo backpacks

    | Beginner | 05/05/2013 14:00pm
    A Layman's Guide to photo backpacks

    What are the different types of photo backpacks available, and do you need one? In our latest Layman’s Guide we answer the common questions beginner photographers may have about these essential accessories.

    Photo Anatomy: why Dan Chung used a tilt-shift lens to capture Usain Bolt

    | Photography Tips | 05/05/2013 02:00am
    Photo Anatomy: why Dan Chung used a tilt-shift lens to capture Usain Bolt's 100m win

    In our latest Photo Anatomy series installment, award-winning press photographer Dan Chung reveals how he captured Usain Bolt’s 100m final victory at the Beijing Olympics using innovative tilt-shift lens effects.

    Bessel WP6 400Ws review: can you really take studio-grade lighting anywhere?

    | Accessories, Reviews | 04/05/2013 14:00pm
    Bessel WP6 400Ws portable flash system review: can you really take studio-grade lighting anywhere you go?

    In our Bessel WP6 400Ws review we test whether this new portable flash system can deliver the results you need and give you quality studio lighting anywhere you choose to shoot.

    How to REALLY edit your photo collection

    | Photography Tips | 04/05/2013 02:00am
    How to REALLY edit your photo collection

    It’s hard to de-clutter. And even harder when it comes to your photos. We all have a personal attachment to our images – sometimes even to the bad ones! In their latest guest post, our friends at the photo management blog Photoventure explain how to get over this hump and make the tough decisions you need to make if you’re going to keep your photo collection manageable and looking its very best.

    Using shutter speed: take control of your shutter for cool, creative effects

    | Photography Tips | 03/05/2013 11:00am
    Using shutter speed creatively: how to take control of your shutter for cool effects

    In our latest photography cheat sheet we look at some of the different ways of using shutter speed to produce different digital camera effects.