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Got a modern mirrorless camera? You’re probably thinking about ISO all wrong

By Mike Harris Published

Features Keeping ISO low isn't always the answer – modern mirrorless cameras often feature a clever bit of tech to make higher ISOs even more usable

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AI image generated of a Godox flash head in a graveyard at dusk
The death of the flashgun has been greatly exaggerated… there are good reasons why successful photographers refuse to give up on their strobes

By Sean McCormack Published

opinion The popularity of LED panels seems to negate the need to use camera flash – but there are some things a traditional tube can do that a light-emitting diode simply can't

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My technique for creating bizarre portraits will have your people pics looking like a Picasso

By Wendy Evans Published

Tutorial Channel your inner Pablo Picasso (or Dr Frankenstein) by assembling a portrait made from a mishmash of body parts

Tutorial
Close-up of water droplets on a colorful, iridescent surface, refracting light into vibrant rainbow patterns
"I cannot replicate this one. Ever" – This macro photo was shot with a DSLR from 2009

By Digital Photographer Published

FEATURE The best close-up images and macro shots don't need complexity – here's why

FEATURE
A Hasselblad camera next to a laptop with Capture One on the screen
Hasselblad made “the finest stills camera ever” – and it just released the one feature photographers have been asking about for years

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS Capture One now has native support for Hasselblad's 100MP cameras, including color profiles and lens profiles

NEWS
A photo of Topaz AI Denoise inside Photoshop 2026
BREAKING NEWS: Adobe will soon own AI photo software Topaz Labs. But what does that mean for photographers?

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS Two major names in photo editing are about to merge as Adobe plans the acquisition of Topaz Labs before the end of 2026

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NEWS
The Westcott V-Flat uses fabric and a frame in order to be more durable and portable
V-flats are usually boring bits of photography kit. But Westcott just re-invented this classic studio staple

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION V-flats are usually large foam core pieces, but Westcott has made a collapsible option with machine-washable fabrics

OPINION
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"It feels like cheating": Over-reliance on AI editing software is making photographers lazy – and core camera skills are not being learned

By Gavin Stoker Published

opinion Is AI making it so easy to create perfect-looking photos that there’s less incentive to get them right in-camera? And if so, what’s that doing to our photography skills?

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Two cheerful young multiracial friends standing back to back, smiling and holding drinks while enjoying a fun time during a lively party or social event
Put down the Photoshop brushes – I just read a statistic on how many adults prefer unedited photos, and I’m stunned

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION According to Getty, nearly two-thirds of adults prefer brands that use unedited, authentic photographs

OPINION
A graphic showing an AI prompt "can you retouch my photos and put them on an orange background" with the Photoshop AI Assistant response and results
AI can now handle the boring parts of photo and video editing for you as Adobe’s AI Assistant officially arrives inside Photoshop and Premiere

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

ADOBE The Photoshop AI Assistant, first teased in October, is officially rolling out in public beta, along with AI for Premiere, too

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