11 common lens errors and how you can avoid them

    | Photography Tips | 05/06/2013 00:01am
    11 common lens errors and how you can avoid them

    The step up from a compact camera to one that allows you to changes lenses can be quite daunting, but it’s also a move towards taking better images. Our head of testing, Angela Nicholson, has compiled a list of the most common lens errors photographers make and some advice about how to avoid them.

    How to photograph birds in flight: practical advice for the non-tech obsessed

    | Photography Tips, Wildlife | 04/06/2013 10:30am
    How to photograph birds in flight: step 2

    In the second-part of our short series of top bird photography tips for taking pictures of birds of prey, we serve up a simple three-step guide to taking pictures of birds in flight.

    How to process raw images the right way in Photoshop Elements

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 04/06/2013 00:01am
    How to process raw images the right way in Photoshop Elements

    In our latest Raw Tuesday tutorial on using raw format, we look specifically at Photoshop Elements and show you how to process raw images in Elements’ Adobe Camera Raw editor.

    Bird photography tips: how to shoot pin-sharp pictures of birds of prey

    | Photography Tips, Wildlife | 03/06/2013 11:48am
    Bird photography tips for perfect bird portraits: step 8

    Birds of prey are some of the most exciting wildlife subjects you’ll ever photograph, but their fast movements and the bright sky behind them pose big obstacles for photographers. Over the next three days we plan to offer our best bird photography tips for taking pictures of birds of prey.

    In this first instalment we’ll explain how to shoot pin-sharp bird portraits, and our subsequent posts will offer bird photography tips for taking pictures of birds in flight and how to photograph through wire cages.

    How to photograph anything: best camera settings for perfect portrait photography

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 03/06/2013 00:01am
    How to photograph anything: best camera settings for perfect portrait photography

    In the second 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 portrait photography. Our guide takes you through blurring backgrounds, setting up your camera for moving subjects, indoors vs outdoor portraits, and more.

    Standard zoom vs super zoom lens: which is best for you?

    | Photography Tips | 02/06/2013 13:00pm
    Standard zoom vs super zoom lens: which is best?

    If you’re looking to upgrade from your standard kit zoom you’ve probably been comparing the pros and cons of buying a better standard zoom vs a super zoom lens. How do you know which one is right for you? Our head of testing gives her answer.

    Photo Anatomy: capturing spectacular moments in the wild

    | Photography Tips, Wildlife | 02/06/2013 00:01am
    Photo Anatomy: capturing spectacular moments in the wild

    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 look back at the runner-up in the prestigious Veolia Environement Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2011, which was shot by then-16-year-old photographer Jamie Unwin. Here [...]

    9 creative photo ideas to try in June 2013

    | Photography Tips | 01/06/2013 00:01am
    9 creative photo ideas to try in June 2013

    Looking for inspiration? Look no further than these 9 creative photo ideas and photography tips to inspire your photography in June 2013.

    Focus On Imaging photography trade show closes its doors for good

    | News | 31/05/2013 12:07pm
    10 trade show photography tips for Focus on Imaging 2013

    Focus On Imaging, the UK’s biggest photography trade show, is closing down after 24 years.

    Organisers confirmed the move, revealing that the 2013 Focus On Imaging exhibition held in March will be the last.

    Wedding photo ideas: how to shoot a wedding classically and creatively

    | Photography Tips, Weddings | 31/05/2013 00:01am
    Wedding photo ideas: how to shoot a wedding classically and creatively

    In our latest Professional Photographer to the Rescue post our pro shares some of her best wedding photo ideas for learning how to shoot a wedding that is both creative and appeals to classic tastes.