What is flash sync? Your flash modes and when to use them (free cheat sheet)

    | Photography Tips | 19/06/2013 12:16pm
    How your flash modes work: free photography cheat sheet from Digital Camera World

    What is flash sync? If you’re new to flash photography you’ve probably been asking yourself this question. In our latest beginner’s guide to flash we explain how each of your flash modes work and offer a handy photography cheat sheet that illustrates the process.

    Best monopod for DSLR photography: 6 top models tested and rated

    | Accessories, Reviews | 19/06/2013 00:01am
    Best monopod for DSLR photography: 6 top models tested and rated

    Want support for your camera without lugging a tripod around? We put six sensibly priced monopods to the test to find out which is the best monopod for DSLR photography enthusiasts.

    Family Portraits at Home: tips for taking contemporary family photos on a budget

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 18/06/2013 12:00pm
    Family Portraits at Home: tips for taking contemporary family photos on a budget

    Taking family portraits in unfamiliar surroundings, such as a studio, can make them feel nervous – and you don’t want this to come across in your images. By shooting family portraits at home, you’ll be able to get more relaxed poses and happy expressions.

    The Photoshop Family: understanding the Adobe family tree

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 18/06/2013 07:50am
    The Photoshop Family: understanding the Adobe family tree

    Let’s face it: there have been a lot of Adobe announcements in the past year introducing new products from Photoshop CC to Lightroom 5, Photoshop Touch, Photoshop CS6, and more. And it can get confusing!

    So how do all these platforms sit in the Adobe range of photo editing software? To celebrate the official launch today of Photoshop CC, our friends at Practical Photoshop have put together this brilliant cheat sheet illustrating The Photoshop Family.

    Photo Retouching: how to give your portraits a professional makeover

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 18/06/2013 00:01am
    Photo Retouching: how to give your portraits a professional makeover

    Next in our popular Raw Tuesday series we turn our attention to photo retouching. Over the next several weeks, our ultimate guide to photo retouching will show you how to give your portraits a stylish and professional makeover.

    We’ll show you a range of key photo retouching techniques you can use to make eyes sparkle, who to make perfect teeth and beautiful lips, as well as sculpt body shape and make amazing hair.

    In our first post, however, we examine the different techniques for one of the most important elements of photo retouching: how to create flawless skin.

    Forest Photography: tips for capturing the essence of your local woodland

    | Landscape, Photography Tips | 17/06/2013 11:22am
    Forest Photography: tips for capturing the enchanting essence of your local woodland

    Wandering through woodland in summer, who can fail to be inspired by these colossal natural structures towering high above? Yet trying to convey this through our images is a challenge and one that is not easy to meet. In this tutorial, seasoned pro Mark Hamblin shares some of his best forest photography tips for capturing the enchanting essence of your local woodland.

    How to photograph anything: best camera settings for macro photography

    | Macro, Photography Tips | 17/06/2013 00:01am
    How to photograph anything: best camera settings for macro photography

    In the fourth part of our Shoot Like A Pro series on how to photograph any subject you want we take a closer look at the best camera settings for macro photography. Getting sharp macro and close-up photos takes time to master, but here we show you all the best camera settings you should use to shoot classic macro compositions, shoot handheld and shoot shallow depth of field.

    Best insurance for photographers? How to protect your camera and lenses

    | Photography Tips | 16/06/2013 14:00pm
    Best insurance for photographers? How to protect your camera and lenses

    If you’ve recently upgraded your camera or added an expensive new lens to your camera bag, chances are you don’t want to – and can’t afford to – buy them again. So what is the best insurance for photographers to protect their camera and lenses against theft or damage?

    Our friends at PhotoPlus recently tackled the question and explained whether you should consider some form of insurance other than your household policy or if specialist insurance would be better than leaving it on the household policy?

    Photo Anatomy: creating golden age glamour portraits without complication

    | Uncategorized | 16/06/2013 00:01am
    Photo Anatomy: creating golden age glamour portraits without complication

    In our Photo Anatomy series on Digital Camera World we select pictures by famous photographers and explain point by point what makes them work. In our latest instalment we speak to Russian fashion and portrait photographer Olga Lavrenkova, who explains how classic Hollywood studio lighting techniques inspired one of her most striking portraits. Ideal model [...]

    DJI Phantom Quadcopter review: shoot aerial photography on a budget (ish)

    | Accessories, Reviews | 15/06/2013 14:00pm
    DJI Phantom Quadcopter review: shoot aerial photography on a budget (ish)

    In our latest review we take the DJI Phantom Quadcopter for a spin to see if aerial photography really is cheaper and easier with this intriguing new accessory.