Photography Lighting: simple ways of improving the light

    | Photography Tips | 22/04/2013 00:01am
    Photography Lighting: simple ways of improving the light

    In our latest Shoot Like A Pro series post on photography lighting in all its forms, we take a look at some of the easy ways you can improve the light available to you.

    Photo Anatomy: black and white wildlife photography with instant impact

    | Photography Tips, Wildlife | 21/04/2013 14:00pm
    Photo Anatomy: black and white wildlife photography with instant impact

    In our new Sunday series on Digital Camera World, we select pictures by famous photographers and explain point by point what makes them work.

    In our latest instalment award-winning wildlife photographer Richard Peters reveals the techniques behind this striking black and white image of an owl.

    How to take pictures through a window and avoid reflections

    | Photography Tips, Travel | 20/04/2013 14:00pm
    How to take pictures through a window and avoid reflections

    When traveling, it’s common to take pictures through a window in your hotel or museum… or anywhere you may find yourself. But too often reflections are visible in your images. If you can’t open a window, here is a quick way to minimise reflections when you take pictures through a window.

    Professional Photographer to the Rescue: horse photography without the long face

    | Photography Tips, Wildlife | 19/04/2013 00:01am
    Professional Photographer to the Rescue: horse photography without the long face

    In our latest Professional Photographer to the Rescue post our professional photographer, an experienced equine photographer, shares his best horse photography tips for taking equine pictures in a range of different styles.

    Shooting in full sun: 3 ways to banish shadows shooting portraits outside

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 17/04/2013 11:59am
    Shooting in full sun: 3 ways to banish shadows shooting portraits outside

    Are unflattering shadows spoiling your outdoor portrait photography? Here are three simple ways you can rescue your portraits when shooting in full sun.

    Color Theory: best color combinations for photography (and how to take it further)

    | Photography Tips | 17/04/2013 00:01am
    Color Theory: the best color combinations for photography (and how to take it further)

    Learning the basics of color theory can add instant impact to your photo compositions. In this quick guide we’ll take you through the best color combinations for photography according to color theory and how you can take it one step further to make truly amazing images.

    Group Photography: 12 ways to make your portraits shine

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 16/04/2013 00:01am
    Group Photography: 12 ways to make your portraits shine

    Is your group photography stuck in a rut? If you’re bored of the formal group pictures there are some subtle and creative ways to make your group photos more engaging. In this tutorial we’ll start by showing you the basics to set up and shoot the traditional group shot… and then how to take your group photography one step beyond.

    Photography Lighting: easy ways to take control from natural light to using flash

    | Photography Tips | 15/04/2013 00:01am
    Photography Lighting: take control of everything from natural light to off-camera flash

    In our new Shoot Like A Pro series we take an in-depth look at photography lighting and how you can take control of the elements to get more balanced, beautiful images. We start this week by taking a closer look at the character of light and how the quality of light will affect your images.

    Snoot Lighting: how to take moody strobist portraits using your hotshoe flash

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 14/04/2013 14:00pm
    Snoot Lighting: how to take moody strobist portraits using your hotshoe flash

    You might be surprised at how easy it is to create theatrical lighting for impressive portraits. By using your hotshoe flash and controlling the spread of light with a simple add-on tube, we show you how to create this dramatic snoot lighting effect.

    Photo Anatomy: revealing personality in celebrity portraits

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 14/04/2013 00:01am
    Photo Anatomy: revealing personality in celebrity portraits

    In our new Sunday series on Digital Camera World, we select pictures by famous photographers and explain point by point what makes them work.

    In our latest instalment Robert Wilson tells us how he captured his penetrating portrait of actor Mark Rylance and how he aimed to reveal a different side to a well-known person.