12 most popular photos on Photography Week (and the stories behind them)

    | Inspire | 23/03/2013 01:00am
    12 most popular photos on Photography Week (and the stories behind them)

    Our friends at the weekly iPad magazine Photography Week do an incredible job of finding the best photographers across a wide range of genres.

    Over the following pages we’ve selected the 12 most popular photos from Photography Week’s Facebook page – and in some cases the photographers have told us the story behind the image.

    10 common camera mistakes every photographer makes

    | Photography Tips | 13/03/2013 01:00am
    10 common camera mistakes every photographer makes (and how to solve them)

    We’ve all made simple camera mistakes – some great and some small – but there are some that creep up a bit more frequently than others.

    Here are the top 10 most common camera mistakes that most photographers make at some point and how to avoid them.

    Best photo editing software? 6 Photoshop alternatives tested and rated

    | Accessories, Reviews | 12/03/2013 01:00am
    Best photo editing software? 6 Photoshop alternatives tested and rated

    What is the best photo editing software? Recently we reviewed 6 of the top image-editing programs on the market. In our latest Raw Tuesday post we put them all head-to-head to find out which is the best photo editing software, offering photographers the most complete package of features and ease of use along with value for money.

    9 creative photo ideas to try in March

    | Photography Tips | 01/03/2013 01:00am
    9 creative photo ideas to try in March: shoot with a bargain f/1.8 lens

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

    Camera Filters: the only cheat sheet you’ll need for beautiful, balanced exposures

    | Landscape, Photography Tips | 28/02/2013 12:41pm
    Camera Filters: the only cheat sheet you'll ever need to get beautifully balanced exposures

    Camera filters can be a bit of an enigma for many photographers, both new and experienced. In our new cheat sheet we’ve produced a handy cheat sheet that takes you four of the most common problem areas for photographers when it comes to using camera filters.

    Our flow chart shows you how to choose the best ND grad filter; how to get perfect exposures with a solid ND filter; the secret to using a circular polariser and troubleshooting the common problems with camera filters.

    Family Photos: what the pros won’t tell you about taking pictures of family

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 27/02/2013 01:00am
    How to capture candid pictures of family

    Taking official family photos is a role that most photographers find themselves assuming whether they like it or not. Taking pictures of family – especially your own immediate family – can be quite a challenge certainly in terms of technique, but also in getting everyone to work with you, to think about the process and stay engaged while you direct them.

    All the professional photographers know this, but it’s a trade secret they’re not so quick to dish out. In this portrait photography tutorial we show you everything you need to know to shoot family photos everyone will be proud of. We show you how to keep it natural, capture candids, direct a shoot, keep your family focused on the shoot and how to mix it up with action shots and stylish alternatives that can give your pictures of family a real unique look.

    Famous Photographers: 100 things we wish we knew starting out

    | Photography Tips | 20/02/2013 01:00am
    How to make money from photography: tips for how to supplement your income by doing what you love

    When it comes to improving your photography, the best advice you can get is from the working pros themselves. Here we’ve gathered together 100 tips from famous photographers, and have included jargon-free advice on everything from the gear you need right through to selling your photos.

    DSLR Lenses: 7 questions photographers must ask about their next piece of glass

    | Photography Tips | 15/02/2013 11:30am
    DSLR Lenses: 7 questions photographers must ask about their next piece of glass

    Choosing new DSLR lenses can be a bit of a minefield. To help you with your choice we’ve (asked and) answered 7 of the most important questions you need to know about your next optic.

    How to see photos like famous photographers every time you shoot

    | Photography Tips | 13/02/2013 01:00am
    How to see photos like a famous photographer no matter where you are

    If you want to take great photos you need to learn to see the world like a famous photographer sees it, with fresh eyes for even the most common locations. Here are our best tips to get you started.

    15 common photography questions from beginners (and how to solve them)

    | Beginner | 06/02/2013 15:52pm
    15 common photography questions from beginners (and how to solve them)

    If you’re new to photography, chances are you have a few questions. In this post we aim to remove all the stumbling blocks and common problems photographers face starting out by answering 15 of the photography questions we hear most from beginners.