Latest articles by James Paterson
Discover how I perfect colors the easy way with HSL sliders in Affinity Photo
VIDEO James Paterson shows you how to enhance colours in the budget-friendly Affinity Photo with using the HSL sliders
Don't curse the shorter days, it's the perfect time to perfect your traffic trail photography!
VIDEO Shoot for a time blend and combine sunset scenery with vibrant traffic trails, our expert James Paterson shows you how...
How I photograph realistic Hollywood action scenes with miniature figures at home!
VIDEO It’s Warhammer time! Create epic miniature scenes and learn how to create a focus stack for detailed macro photos
Embrace the beauty of Solarization with Affinity Photo 2
VIDEO Recreate the classic Solarization darkroom look in Affinity Photo and use tonal tricks to achieve perfect results
The art of photographing artwork: taking photos of paintings like a pro
VIDEO Use your camera gear to capture artwork and paintings the right way with simple camera skills and cross-polarization
Use these free textures to create a perfect posterized portrait blend in Affinity Photo
VIDEO Download your 15 free textures and blend them with your portraits using clipping skills in Affinity for abstract portraits
How to set up your very own photo booth at weddings, parties and functions
VIDEO We run through our top tips and tricks for an epic photo booth set-up for parties and functions with James Paterson
Turn city street scenes into graphic works of art with a few clicks in Affinity Photo
VIDEO Transform cityscapes into eye-catching artwork with a combination of blending and selection skills in Affinity
Will a 50mm f/1.8 prime lens do? Or do I pay through the nose to get an f/1.2?
versus I’m all for buying the best camera lenses, but the creamiest of creamy bokeh comes with a price tag that’s hard to justify
"Holographic" photos! Create striking, vibrant abstracts with creative cross-polarization
VIDEO This video shows you how to make colorful, eye-catching abstract photographs with a few plastic props and a polarizing filter
Craft your own cyanotypes at home with this quick and easy setup
VIDEO Discover how to make richly-detailed Prussian blue prints of random objects and photos taken with your Canon gear
Get the retro look for your photos! Use these FREE textures for groovy vintage results in Affinity
VIDEO Evoke the visual charm of old analog prints by using our FREE textures pack and simple layer blending tricks in Affinity Photo
Use flash on fungi in the forest for magical mushroom close-up photography!
VIDEO Elevate your macro skills with off-camera flash and capture stunning mushroom photos on the forest floor
Get the long exposure look in Affinity Photo with multiple exposures
VIDEO No ND filter? Use the Stack feature in Affinity Photo to combine photos and blur waves with James Paterson
Create epic self-portraits with with multiple exposures and off-camera flash
VIDEO Capture yourself in a landscape for a sense of scale, and learn how to light twilight scenes using your flashgun
"Nothing nefarious going on here" says Photoshop expert on Kate-Gate family photo…
opinion … but I’ve swapped out many heads in my time, but I’ve never done as rough an editing job as this
How to use Adobe CC's Calibration panel – N-Photo 168 video tutorial
VIDEO Enhance stunning sunsets by using this secret weapon in Adobe Camera Raw
How to capture terrific traffic trails – N-Photo 168 video tutorial
VIDEO Shoot for a time blend and combine sunsets and traffic trails to form jaw-dropping low-light landscapes
How to blend exposures using Live Masks in Affinity Photo – N-Photo 168 video tutorial
VIDEO Learn how to blend exposures for perfectly balanced landscapes using Affinity Photo's Live Masks
Create ridiculous resolutions with a multi-row panorama stitch
VIDEO Shoot a scene as a multi-row grid of photos, then stitch it together for an image with insane amounts of detail
Shoot a gravity-defying still-life photo with essential lighting and Photoshop skills
VIDEO James Paterson shows you how to shoot a gravity-defying still-life with a few watering cans and essential editing skills
How to remove unwanted objects in Adobe CC – N-Photo 167 video tutorial
VIDEO Learn how Adobe CC's AI-powered Remove tool can revolutionize your retouching
How to capture beautiful blurred blooms – N-Photo 167 video tutorial
VIDEO Take an alternative approach to flower photography with a leaf blower and a wide-angle lens
