Dan Mold
Deputy Editor on PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, Dan also brings his technical wizardry and editing skills to Digital Camera World. He has been writing about all aspects of photography for over 10 years, having previously served as technical writer and 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 news, 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.
Latest articles by Dan Mold

Polaroid launches a $600 manual instant camera with its "sharpest lens ever"
By Dan Mold published
News At $600, the I-2 is Polaroid’s first instant camera to boast built-in manual controls and features its "sharpest lens ever"

I wish Giottos would do something with its innovative camera tripod patents that are now gathering dust
By Dan Mold published
Opinion Whatever happened to Giottos? I wish the innovative tripod manufacturer would come back in some shape or form

Viewfinder: the must-play mind-melting photography puzzle videogame
By Dan Mold published
News Viewfinder is the mind-melting puzzle game that uses photography to bend and reshape reality

Make fantastic composites in Affinity Photo with the Blend Options
By James Paterson published
VIDEO Swap selections and masks for the amazing Blend Options command in Affinity Photo to create incredible composites

10 pro tips for wonderful waterfalls: how to take scenic shots of streams
By Dan Mold published
PRO TIPS A pro landscape photographer teaches his apprentice to shoot wonderful waterfalls in the UK's Peak District

I really don't see the appeal of 150-600mm lenses
By Dan Mold published
Opinion Super zoom lenses have become popular for sports and wildlife, but I think there are better alternatives…

I am fully prepared for the next time I suffer a corrupted memory card!
By Dan Mold published
Opinion After a catastrophic failure over a decade ago, what are the lessons I've learned and use in my daily editing workflow?

Award-winning landscape photographer shares the camera kit he can't be without
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT What's in the kit bag of a pro landscape photographer? Award-winning shooter Justin Minns shows us his gear

Take better landscapes by stacking your filters the right way
By Dan Mold published
VIDEO Capture stunning scenic shots by combining your lens filters

10 tips for amazing close-up photos of flowers with a Canon EOS camera
By PhotoPlus, Dan Mold published
How to Our PhotoPlus Apprentice learns some magic macro skills for taking great close-ups at the RHS Wisley gardens

How to use a 'Plamp' for steadier macro shots at home or on location
By Dan Mold published
TUTORIAL The Wimberley Plamp II is an essential accessory for your kit bag if you’re interested in macro and still life photography

Canon's clever new flashgun cord powers accessories from the camera battery!
By Dan Mold published
NEWS The brand new Canon OC-E4A off-camera flash cord powers your Speedlite or microphone directly from the camera battery

Pro wedding shooter Vanessa Joy shares the camera kit she can’t live without
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT Professional wedding photographer Vanessa Joy reveals the camera kit she must have, when capturing a couple’s big day

Double trouble! How to use the multiple exposure options on a Canon camera
By Dan Mold published
TUTORIAL Merge two photographs together in-camera to create incredible double exposure images that turn heads

10 tips for superb close-ups: how to shoot macro with studio lighting
By PhotoPlus published
10 PRO TIPS Our PhotoPlus Apprentice learns some magic macro skills for taking great close-ups at the CaptiveLight reptile centre

Become a city slicker and take fantastic urban building shots
By Matty Graham published
VIDEO Here's how to capture awesome architectural shots of the urban environment all around us

How I shoot top scenic photos in the pouring rain!
By Dan Mold published
TUTORIAL Make the most of wet weather with the top hacks

10 tips for Hollywood portraits: take amazing people photos with your camera
By Dan Mold published
PRO TIPS Award-winning portrait photographer Emma Finch shares 10 top tips for Hollywood portraits at her studio in Manchester

Canon's monster RF super telephoto lens is a sports photographer's dream
By Dan Mold published
news Canon’s RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM lens promises a versatile zoom range, fast maximum aperture and prime image quality

10 tips for sensational seascapes: head to the coast with your camera
By Andrew James published
10 PRO TIPS Professional landscape photographer Andrew James shares 10 top tips for sensational seascape shots

More power! Hahnel reveals next generation battery tech for Sony shooters
By Dan Mold published
News We caught up with Hahnel at the Societies of Photographers 2023 trade show where it revealed its next-gen battery tech

Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM hands-on review
By Gareth Bevan published
Not yet ratedReview 27 years later, Canon finally release a new 135mm portrait lens – and this time it's for RF mount

Pro gear, pro idea: Marcus McAdam on shooting digital & ultra large format film
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT Landscape pro Marcus McAdam runs through his commercial digital camera setup and the 8x20 film he uses for fun!
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