Dan Mold
A freelance professional photographer and filmmaker, Dan also has over a decade of experience as a journalist writing about all aspects of photography. Before serving as the Technique Editor and then Deputy Editor on PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, he was the Technical Editor for Practical Photography magazine as well as Photoshop Editor on Digital Photo.
Dan is an Adobe-certified Photoshop guru, making him officially a beast at post-processing – so he’s the perfect person to share tips and tricks both in-camera and in post. Able to shoot all genres, Dan provides techniques and tutorials on everything from portraits and landscapes to macro and wildlife, helping photographers get the most out of their cameras, lenses, filters, lighting, tripods, and, of course, editing software.
He's also one of our go-to reviewers, putting his years of Canon experience to play in testing cameras and lenses from the world's biggest camera company.
Latest articles by Dan Mold

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Review Boasting half the diffusion of Kenko's popular Black Mist No.1 filter we put the No.05 variant through its paces

By Dan Mold Published
Review Building on the success of Kenko's popular Black Mist No.1, the new White Mist No.1 reduces contrast and boosts flare in contrast-heavy scenes for a washed-out vintage aesthetic

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Opinion It's been six years, so is it finally time to accept that a follow-up to Canon's debut full-frame mirrorless camera is never coming?

By Dan Mold Published
Review An ultra-violet cut filter should be fitted to any expensive lenses to keep them protected, so is this the one you should go for?

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VIDEO Give your Canon gear a professional clean to obliterate dust spots and keep your cameras and lenses in top working order

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VIDEO Use this cheap and cheerful lens hack to shoot through a lens the 'wrong' way and capture detail without breaking the bank

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Review The Canon RF 10-20mm f/4L is the world's widest full-frame rectilinear lens with autofocus – and all-new stabilization tech

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How to Professional astro photographer Chris Grimmer shares his 10 essential tips for amazing astrophotography images

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VIDEO Shooting at head height? STOP! Add instant impact by taking your camera low down to the ground

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VIDEO On a recent trip to Scotland, Dan Mold reveals his top advice for including buildings such as castles in your scenic shots

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Review Not your standard prisms, this premium set from Fractals have been designed with photographers in mind

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How to Professional wildlife photographer Laura Galbraith shows PhotoPlus Apprentice Helen how to capture top pet paw-traits!

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PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO SHOW "VR is in its infancy and I don’t think we’ve seen half of what it's capable of" says Canon of its VR prototype cameras and lenses

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FEATURES Joana documents her road trip around the world in her electric Fiat 500e and Canon EOS camera – taking over 33,000 shots!

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Review Need to trigger your camera from afar? Hahnel’s Captur Timer Kit could be the solution for you!

By Dan Mold Published
Review Should you replace your camera chargers with this universal offering from Hahnel? We find out…

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PRO KIT Pro fashion, underwater and commercial photographer Rafał Makiela reveals the camera gear he can’t shoot without

By Dan Mold Published
Review Orange is the new black with Hahnel’s brightly colored Extreme battery for Canon packing 20% more capacity

By Dan Mold Published
TUTORIAL Inject speed into your action shots by adding more drama with some motion blur – we hit the streets to show you how

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How to Professional landscape photographer Drew Buckley shares his 10 essential tips for incredible scenic shots

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How to Professional landscape photographer David Clapp shares his 10 essential tips for capturing brilliant scenic shots

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Review Power your desk and turn your iPhone into a tabletop clock

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VIDEO Windmills make a striking and eye-catching focal point in your landscapes, here's some tips and tricks to include them
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