Photo Anatomy: shooting underwater photography in a freezing Alpine lake

    | Photography Tips | 19/05/2013 02:00am
    Photo Anatomy: shooting underwater photography in a freezing Alpine lake

    In our Photo Anatomy series we select pictures by famous photographers and explain why they work. Here, underwater photographer Franco Banfi reveals how he captured this stunning image in the freezing waters of a Swiss alpine lake.

    Focus Stacking: how to extend depth of field when shooting close up

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 18/05/2013 01:00am
    Focus Stacking: how to extend depth of field when shooting close up

    Shooting anything up close requires incredible patience and extreme precision. If your close-up photography isn’t sharp then you’re not only wasting pictures, but you’ve wasted hours of your time. In this in-depth tutorial we’ll show you how to use one of the most amazing Photoshop effects macro and close-up photographers can use: focus stacking.

    Below we’ll show you step-by-step how to extend depth of field when shooting close-up by shifting your point of focus in multiple images,w which you’ll later stitch together so you can produce images that are sharp throughout the frame.

    Canon EOS 100D review: does the Rebel SL1 / EOS 100D offer more than its size?

    | Reviews, SLRs | 17/05/2013 11:06am
    Canon EOS 100D review: does the Rebel SL1 / EOS 100D offer more than its size?

    The Canon Rebel SL1 / EOS 100D is the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR. But is its image quality up to scratch? Find out in our Canon EOS 100D review.

    Motorsport photography tips from start to finish line

    | Photography Tips | 17/05/2013 00:01am
    Motorsport photography tips from start to finish line

    In our latest Professional Photographer to the Rescue post our professional photographer takes our apprentice into the rough and tumble world of motorsport photography to shoot a leg of the British Rally Championship.

    Canon T5i review: is the EOS 700D / Rebel T5i a worthy upgrade?

    | Reviews, SLRs | 16/05/2013 11:00am
    Canon T5i review: is the EOS 700D / Rebel T5i a worthy upgrade?

    The Canon T5i / EOS 700D promises to be Canon’s most advanced EOS camera to date, but is the 18-megapixel newcomer enough of an upgrade over the Canon T4i / EOS 650D? Find out in our Canon T5i review video.

    Photography composition tips: 3 killer ways you can master perspective

    | Photography Tips | 16/05/2013 00:01am
    Photography composition tips - Perspective of scale

    Learn how to take control of perspective in your photo composition. In this tutorial we offer our best photography composition tips through your choice of lens to shooting position so you can start making perspective work for you.

    Refraction of light: capture amazing photography effects with a glass of water

    | Photography Tips | 15/05/2013 12:37pm
    Refraction of light: capture amazing photography effects with a glass of water

    The refraction of light is one of the most commonly observed phenomena and is a perennial favourite of photographers. While talk of bending light waves and the effects they produce may sound like complicated work, it’s actually a rather simple photography effect you can recreate anywhere. Find out below how to capture the refraction of light using a glass of water and a cool background!

    10 reasons why your photos aren’t sharp (and how to fix them)

    | Photography Tips | 15/05/2013 00:01am
    When and how to use ND filters

    Getting sharp photos is one of the fundamental goals in photography. If your images aren’t as sharp as you’d like, take a look at our ten-point guide to work out where you’re going wrong and how to get it right next time.

    Adobe Lightroom tutorial: 6 fundamental Develop module edits for your raw files

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 14/05/2013 11:00am
    Adobe Lightroom tutorial: 6 fundamental Develop module edits for your raw files

    Adobe Lightroom has quietly become one of the best photo editing software options for photographers thanks to its easy-to-use interface and extensive range of tools and controls. In our latest Raw Tuesday post, our Adobe Lightroom tutorial shows you how to use Lightroom’s Develop module for perfect edits.

    How to choose the best tripod: 10 things photographers should look for

    | Accessories, Reviews | 14/05/2013 00:01am
    How to choose the best tripod: 10 things photographers should look for

    So how do you choose the best tripod? If you want your tripod to be a trusty lifelong companion and not just an overpriced, overweight millstone, you need to read our top 10 tips for choosing the right one!