Dan Mold

Dan Mold

Professional photographer

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

The close-up of the back of a Canon camera with a thumb hovering over the AF-ON button

This autofocus feature on my mirrorless camera has been a game changer – now I rarely miss the moment!

By Dan Mold published

How to Heard pros talk about back-button autofocus? Here's how you can push it even further with modern mirrorless cameras

How to
Two press pictures of Canon's RF 35mm F1.8 Macro STM and RF 45mm F1.2 STM lenses cutout and placed on a bright orange and red background

It doesn't bother me that Canon's RF 45mm f/1.2 lens doesn't have a red ring – this is why it's no problem

By Dan Mold published

OPINION Have I pined for L-series quality from my RF 35mm f/1.8? Absolutely not! Here's why you shouldn't worry about the Canon RF 45mm f/1.2

OPINION
A press shot from Canon showing the inside view of a Canon camera where the Digic X and Digic Accelerator can be seen highlighted with a green and orange glow

We need to talk about Canon's Digic Accelerator – it's NOT going to trickle down from the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II

By Dan Mold published

We first saw Canon's Digic Accelerator in the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II last year, but for now it's exclusive to the full-frame flagships

Mirrorless Cameras
A newly-wed couple walking down the aisle hand-in-hand smiling whilst being showered by colourful rose petal confetti

These Canon camera settings are my secret sauce for nailing great photos of weddings

By Dan Mold published

how to Modern mirrorless features make it easier than ever to take top shots of happy couples tying the knot

how to
A back of camera shot of a Canon camera showing the Face Priority menu with five female faces loaded into the first five slots and showing them in order of priority for autofocus

Canon's latest Face Detection mode means I rarely miss shots on portrait sessions – here's how to set it up

By Dan Mold published

Camera's are one step closer to reading your mind - now you can tell your Canon camera who you want it to focus on and it's an absolute game-changer!

Portrait Photography
Canon LP E6P battery on a stone surface in front of green foliage

Is Canon's new LP-E6P battery an expensive bait and switch?

By Dan Mold published

opinion The LP-E6P battery was introduced with Canon's EOS R5 Mark II and has resurfaced with the EOS R6 Mark III, but the extra firepower doesn't come cheap!

opinion
A hand flipping through a photo book with blurred motion on a black background

Your photography deserves to be seen – and self-publishing is the perfect way to make it happen

By Dan Mold published

HOW TO Photography may have gone digital, but people still cherish physical images - here's your guide to self-publishing

HOW TO
Canon EOS R6 Mark III next to the Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Sort it out, Canon – if I'm paying $2,800 for a camera, I expect these basic features!

By Dan Mold published

I'm a long-term Canon user – and the feature I was most looking forward to with the Canon EOS R6 Mark III is missing (yet again)

Mirrorless Cameras
A low light scene taken in the blue hour at a high ISO of a river with boats on it with bright string lights. There are two circles louping in on a bar in the distance with the text 'The White Cross' with captions saying 'Before' and 'After' to show the difference in noise once AI Denoise has been applied to the image

AI noise reduction is the secret weapon that can bring life to older cameras and ‘slow’ lenses

By Dan Mold published

Noise reduction powered by artificial intelligence can clean up images taken with older cameras, higher ISOs and slower apertures

Photo Editing
A man photographing watches with a camera and macro lens set up on a tripod whilst holding an LED light in one hand. There are two inset shots of close-ups of watch faces to show what is achievable with this setup.

When a family member offered to lend me his stunning collection of Omega watches for a photoshoot I jumped at the chance

By Dan Mold published

VIDEO Keep track of time with watch photography. Dan Mold shows you how to keep track of time with watch photography

VIDEO
Cley-Next-the-Sea, Holt, UK. March 16, 2014. Image shows a windmill set among marshes in Norfolk. The long grasses are broken by a river tributary in which we also see a partial reflection of the windmill. The clear blue sky and warm colored grasses offer a warm scene useful for illustrating written articles about the countryside.

Are you using the right tripod head for landscape photography?

By Mike Harris last updated

FEATURE A quality tripod head makes it easier than ever to perfect your landscape compositions, but make sure you’re using the right one

FEATURE
Canon PhotoPlus Model B&W

Shadowplay! Craft three unique portrait looks at home with our easy one-light camera setups

By Dan Mold published

HOW TO Try out these easy one-light black and white portrait set-ups you can follow at home with basic equipment

HOW TO
Canon button customization

Is it REALLY necessary to customize every button on your Canon camera?

By Brian Worley published

TUTORIAL Custom controls and dials provide alternative ways to access favourite features

TUTORIAL
Capture sharp landscape photography with our six tips

I captured my sharpest landscapes EVER with these blur-busting camera tips

By Mike Harris last updated

Tutorial Never have blurry or fuzzy images again with our top tips for capturing sharp landscape photography

Tutorial
Canon Tennis Ball Photography

Game, set and match! Ace your tennis shots with this winning camera trick

By Dan Mold published

VIDEO Go for gold with these sporty action shots! Here's how to achieve mesmerizing water spinning from tennis balls mid-air

VIDEO
BlackRapid Double Breathe Dual Camera Harness Strap

The best camera harness in 2025: carry your cameras hands-free and in comfort

By Dan Mold last updated

Updated Protect your neck, back and shoulders from strain and pain with the best camera harnesses for outdoor photography shoots

Updated
Facebook Marketplace scams

Buying a camera on Facebook Marketplace? Here's my tips to avoid getting scammed!

By Dan Mold published

OPINION Camera and lens prices are on the up, so many of us are turning to Facebook Marketplace to save some cash. Here’s my tips to stay safe online

OPINION
ISO comparison chart

This is the ISO I use for 90% of my photos

By Dan Mold published

OPINION I was shocked to see how my ISO usage has shifted in the past decade. This is the ISO I’m now using for most of my work…

OPINION
Sony RX1R II camera being held by Dan Mold, as seen in mirror

I bought the holy grail compact camera, the Sony RX1R II – and I regretted it

By Dan Mold published

OPINION I REALLY wanted to love the decade-old Sony RX1R II, but I just couldn’t get past its flaws

OPINION
Content Credentials - Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA)

I spent US$4,000 on a pro Canon camera – and I'm worried I've been duped, as it doesn't have Content Credentials

By Dan Mold published

OPINION Fake images are becoming harder to spot, so will the pictures I take today be called into question tomorrow without this one key feature?

OPINION
PolarPro RoadRunner 1L Camera Case

PolarPro 1L RoadRunner case review: Is this the perfect sling case to protect premium compacts like the Fujifilm X100VI or should you tell it to hit the road? I find out…

By Dan Mold published

Review PolarPro 1L RoadRunner case review: Is this the perfect sling bag to protect premium compacts like the Fujifilm X100VI or should you tell it to hit the road? I find out…

Review
Excire Foto 2025

Excire Foto 2025 review: Find people pics quickly, weed out duff group shots and cull video with artificial intelligence

By Dan Mold published

review Excire Foto 2025 review: Find people pictures quickly, weed out duff group shots and cull video with artificial intelligence in Excire's latest offering

review
A man taking apart a broken Canon AV-1 film camera to create a new work of art from its pieces

I took my broken Canon AV-1 film SLR apart to create a piece of wall art and save it from the trash

By Dan Mold published

VIDEO Got a worthless old junk camera destined for the trash? Take it apart and frame it to create art out of destruction

VIDEO
A picture of the Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest with a loupe view magnifying the architecture by 400% to show the detail in this high resolution picture

Why we’re all obsessed with megapixels (and why we shouldn’t be)

By Dan Mold published

OPINION Has sensor technology improved to the point where we no longer need to worry about megapixels?

OPINION
An exterior picture of the Sigma camera and lens factory in Aizu during heavy snowfall

Sigma factory tour: We go behind the scenes to find out how some of the world’s greatest lenses are made

By Dan Mold published

FACTORY TOUR We flew to Aizu, Japan to find out how some of the world’s best and most popular lenses are made at Sigma's one and only factory

FACTORY TOUR
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