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.

    Moonlight photography tips for making magical midnight landscapes

    | Night, Photography Tips | 03/05/2013 00:01am
    Professional Photographer to the Rescue: moonlight photography tips making magical midnight landscapes

    In our latest Professional Photographer to the Rescue post our professional photographer offers our apprentice his best moonlight photography tips for using long exposures and light-painting techniques to create amazing midnight landscape images.

    Photographers’ copyright under threat by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill?

    | News | 02/05/2013 11:00am
    Should you watermark your photos?

    If you upload any of your photography anywhere – and we’re going to assume you do since you’re reading a photography website – you’ll no doubt have heard about the recent changes to UK law which could have a profound impact on every photographer.

    The new Enterprise and Regulatory Reform bill has somehow managed to arrive without too much uproar from the photographic community – until now. Amy Davies, of our testing team, takes a look at some of the issues around the bill that should be of particular concern to photographers.

    Best flash diffuser: 6 top models tested and rated

    | Accessories, Reviews | 02/05/2013 00:01am
    Best flash diffuser: 6 top models tested and rated

    For softer, more natural-looking light, you need to add a diffuser to your flashgun. We test 6 of the top models available to help you find the best flash diffuser worth your money.

    DIY Photography Hacks: make a powerful macro lens with an empty toilet paper tube

    | Macro, Photography Tips | 01/05/2013 11:00am
    DIY Photography Hacks: make a powerful macro lens with an empty toilet paper tube

    We’ve covered a lot of clever techniques in our DIY Photography Hacks series, and this latest is one of our favourites – both because it’s so simple and the effects are amazing! In our quick tutorial below we show you how to use an empty toilet paper tube as an extension to transform your 50mm standard lens into a powerful macro lens.

    9 creative photo ideas to try in May 2013

    | Photography Tips | 01/05/2013 00:01am
    01 Shoot creative spring light painting effects

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

    Night photography ideas: light painting your subject over ultra-long exposures

    | Night, Photography Tips | 30/04/2013 11:00am
    Night photography ideas: light painting your subject over ultra-long exposures

    If you’re looking for new night photography ideas to boost your creative output after dark, painting with light is the perfect technique, which can be used with just about any subject. In this quick tutorial we’ll show you how light painting your subject while shooting in your camera’s Bulb mode can help you create a range of different moods in your images.

    Conquer Underexposure: how to rescue shadow detail and how to deal with noise

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 30/04/2013 00:01am
    Conquer Underexposure: how to rescue shadow detail and how to deal with noise

    In our latest Raw Tuesday series post we show you how to beat underexposure. Our in-depth Photoshop tutorial shows you how to rescue shadow detail missing from the darker areas of your picture and how to deal with ensuing noise. Have you ever wondered what the point of shooting in raw actually is? If so, [...]