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
Wildlife photographer Sharon Vanadia shares her story and Canon camera setup
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT Italian wildlife photographer and doctor of environmental biology Sharon Vanadia shares her background and Canon camera gear
Pro food photographer shows us the camera kit he can't live without
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT JP Baudey, a professional food photographer, reveals the camera kit he uses to craft mouth-watering photos
Pro architecture photographer shows kit he uses to keep buildings sharp
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT Keith Cooper presents the assortment of Canon kit that keeps buildings straight and shots sharp
Professional landscape photographer reveals what's inside his kit bag
By Dan Mold, Matty Graham published
PRO KIT Matty Graham uses his Canon kit to pay his salary as a successful professional video and still-image content creator
Are you using the right tripod head for landscape photography?
By Dan Mold published
PRO TIPS A sturdy tripod is important for shooting scenics, but the right head will work wonders for your framing
Make your own tilt-shift lens for your Canon camera!
By Dan Mold published
TUTORIAL Take apart an old film lens and turn it into a fantastic DIY tilt-able lens to create cool photography effects
10 pro tips for perfect portraits: take beautiful family photos
By Dan Mold published
PRO TIPS Professional family photographer Taylor Brady shares 10 top tips for working with babies, toddlers and families
MegaTank madness! Canon lays siege with six new cartridge-less inkjet printers
By Dan Mold published
News Should you buy one of Canon's six new MegaTank printers for your home or office?
Light painting photography: make spiral artwork in the dark
By Dan Mold published
TUTORIAL Light painting mesmerizing geometric patterns can make images that are sure to turn heads
Canon launches its first flash designed for the latest EOS R cameras
By Dan Mold last updated
NEWS The Canon EL-5 Speedlite is compatible with the Multi Function Shoe boasted by the R3, R6, R7 and R10
FINALLY! Canon launches its first 135mm lens in 26 years
By Dan Mold last updated
NEWS 26 years after the release of the EF version, the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM resurrect the classic portrait focal length
The best astrophotographers in the world mostly use Nikon cameras
By Dan Mold published
News A study of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest finds that Nikon rules overall – but a Sony camera is king
Franken-cam! This camera uses Instax film and takes Canon lenses
By Dan Mold published
News Since it's spooky season, check out this Frankenstein camera that uses Instax Square film and has a Canon EF mount
It's all a bit of a blur! Use a pan and tilt tripod head for creative panning shots
By Dan Mold published
TUTORIAL Discover how to set up and use a pan-and-tilt tripod head for more creative photographic applications
Elinchrom Five battery-powered monolight launched at Photography Show
By Dan Mold last updated
News The Flash Centre reveals new products from Elinchrom, Stellapro and Calibrite at The Photography Show 2022
10 pro tips for puffin portraits: take amazing wildlife shots with your camera
By Dan Mold published
PRO TIPS Professional landscape and wildlife photographer Drew Buckley shares 10 top tips for amazing puffin pictures
Canon RF 100mm Macro tips – master all the features of Canon's clever lens
By Dan Mold last updated
VIDEO We share some top tips to help you master all the features of Canon’s clever RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM lens
Pro photographer Justin Hession reveals the kit he uses for commercial shoots
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT Based in Switzerland, this is the kit pro photographer Justin shoots uses for commercial portraits – both indoors and out
Canon EF-EOS R lens adapters compared - which EF-R adapter is best for you?
By Dan Mold last updated
TUTORIAL We take a look at four of Canon’s EF-EOS R adapters and show how you can use them to give your EF lenses a new lease of life
Wildlife photographers around the world rally for a 'New Big 5'
By Dan Mold published
INTERVIEW Wildlife-loving photographers from around the world create a brand ‘New Big 5’ of animals
How to use Rotolight's AEOS 2 and NEO 3 LED lights for incredible portraits
By Dan Mold published
TUTORIAL We get hands-on with Rotolight’s new LED panels for creative portraits on a fantastic retro-inspired photoshoot
10 pro tips for seascape shots: take amazing landscapes at the coast
By Dan Mold published
10 PRO TIPS Professional landscape photographer Daniel Wretham shares 10 top tips for amazing coastal landscapes
Are Canon's EF lenses good enough for modern mirrorless cameras?
By Brian Worley last updated
Brian Worley ponders whether Canon's EF lenses for older DSLRs are suitable for newer mirrorless models
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