Sky Photography: how to take pictures of the sky that dramatically fill your frame

    | Landscape, Photography Tips | 15/02/2013 15:00pm
    Sky Photography: how to take pictures of the sky that dramatically fill your frame

    Big sky photography can give your landscape photos immediate impact, but how do you cope with the obvious contrast issues when taking pictures of the sky? Follow these simple DSLR tips and learn exactly how to adapt your approach to sky photography that fills your frame.

    Professional Photographer to the Rescue: close-up photography tips you can trust

    | Macro, Photography Tips | 15/02/2013 01:00am
    Professional Photographer to the Rescue: close-up photography

    In our latest Professional Photographer to the Rescue post, leading wildlife and nature photographer Heather Angel shows our apprentice essential camera skills for taking close-up photography of insects and other small subjects.

    Live View: how to use it on any camera… and when to turn it off

    | Photography Tips | 11/02/2013 16:00pm
    Live View: how to use it on any camera... and when to turn it off

    Learn when and how to use live view on any camera. Our head of testing, Angela Nicholson, explains everything you need to know about your camera’s most underrated feature.

    Hands-free photography: 4 ways to take pictures without touching your camera

    | Photography Tips, Wildlife | 04/02/2013 16:49pm
    Hands-free photography: 4 ways to take pictures without touching your camera

    Whether you want to banish camera shake in low light or avoid scaring wildlife, here are four simple ways to fire the shutter without touching your camera.

    DIY Photography Hacks: make an AF micro adjustment for precise focus

    | Photography Tips | 24/01/2013 01:00am
    DIY Photography Hacks: make an AF micro adjustment for precise focus

    Are your lenses focusing where they should? In our latest DIY Photography Hacks post we show you how to make an AF micro adjustment to get spot-on autofocus with any camera-lens combination.

    DSLR Tips: the best settings for preserving detail in any situation

    | Landscape, Photography Tips | 13/01/2013 02:00am
    How to use lighting optimisation to rescue detail in any shooting situation: Strong setting

    Tired of losing detail in high-contrast conditions? Try these DSLR tips and learn how to use your camera’s lighting optimisation feature for preserving that detail in any situation you may find yourself.

    Night Sky Photography: pro secrets for stunning moonlight landscapes

    | Night, Photography Tips | 07/01/2013 16:00pm
    Night Sky Photography: pro secrets for stunning moonlight landscapes

    You may think it seems counter-intuitive to shoot landscapes once the sun has disappeared and light levels drop, but night sky photography actually has a special quality that brings a completely new dimension to your images. Find out what secrets the pros use to take stunning moonlit landscapes.

    Professional Photographer to the Rescue: family portrait ideas you’ll treasure forever

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 04/01/2013 17:00pm
    Professional Photographer to the Rescue: family portrait ideas you'll treasure forever

    In our latest Professional Photographer to the Rescue post, our pro suggests some simple family portrait ideas and portrait photography tips that can liven up your group photos to give you more dynamic images, whether it’s your own family portrait photography or a client’s.

    Best digital camera features for low-light photography: all the specs you need

    | Night, Photography Tips | 04/01/2013 11:00am
    The best digital camera features for low-light photography: specs you need to have

    If you shoot low light photography, not just any camera will do. We compile the key digital camera features you need for shooting effective night photography.

    100 Nikon DSLR tips you need to know right now

    | Photography Tips | 29/12/2012 01:00am
    100 Nikon DSLR tips you need to know right now

    Tired of only knowing what half of the buttons and menu options on your Nikon DSLR actually do? Our friends at NPhoto just concluded their exhaustive series on 100 need-to-know Nikon DSLR tips. We’re fairly certain that by the time you read this list you will know your Nikon camera inside and out – and many of these camera tips will be relevant for you even if you’re loyalty lies with another brand. Have a look and see what you discover about your Nikon DSLR. We think you’ll be surprised!