<![CDATA[ Latest from Digital Camera World in Photo-technique Tutorial ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:08:22 +0000 en <![CDATA[ It’s hip to be square! How to take better square photos using your camera's aspect ratio guides ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/composition/its-hip-to-be-square-how-to-take-better-square-photos-using-your-cameras-aspect-ratio-guides a4NJRB4GJNcCkRHWSTKf5b Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:08:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ This snake-in-the-grass camera setting is secretly ruining your manual photos ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/exposure/this-snake-in-the-grass-camera-setting-is-secretly-ruining-your-manual-photos q9koa9fx9w4D5PGJKD5GQg Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is why you don’t always need to get everything in focus when photographing fields of flowers this spring ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/composition/this-is-why-you-dont-always-need-to-get-everything-in-focus-when-photographing-fields-of-flowers-this-spring P8iDfwKNLprq4Gtp7Xa7jZ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:18:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Capture the Fire Horse: My essential tips for photographing fireworks this Chinese New Year ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/capture-the-fire-horse-my-essential-tips-for-photographing-fireworks-this-chinese-new-year nuTh6pi4r8X2d623Bo5HLZ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's the trick for getting a starburst effect with the sun in landscape photos? No, you don't need a filter ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/composition/whats-the-trick-for-getting-a-starburst-effect-with-the-sun-in-landscape-photos-no-you-dont-need-a-filter KP8jcqwu6zhLnBSfaEdQFi Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:35:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't make this black-and-white photography editing mistake! Here's how to fine-tune mono images like a pro ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/dont-make-this-black-and-white-photography-editing-mistake-heres-how-to-fine-tune-mono-images-like-a-pro vXsgxozSdh5XrqHdxLJLmF Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is why your snow images look blue, yellow, or green… and this is how to fix them after you take the shot ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/this-is-why-your-snow-images-look-blue-yellow-or-green-and-this-is-how-to-fix-them-after-you-take-the-shot DdoN2UD9JfkGvqB3WoeGC4 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I made these fun custom bokeh shapes for my Christmas photography on a shoestring budget ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/i-made-these-fun-custom-bokeh-shapes-for-my-christmas-photography-on-a-shoestring-budget Q9LauBHabtL9q7p9MXcuVU Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rule of thirds photography getting a bit boring? Try the golden ratio instead ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/composition/rule-of-thirds-photography-getting-a-bit-boring-try-the-golden-ratio-instead b5z9cAVwZthAXznn87Bm3a Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:53:21 +0000 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:55:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I think this type of photography is the perfect solution to what to do with your camera on a rainy day ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/i-think-this-type-of-photography-is-the-perfect-solution-to-what-to-do-with-your-camera-on-a-rainy-day MVhJYGFr3xw3pbufsCsqfM Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:08:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ This super-quick editing hack transforms my travel photos into magical movie moments ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/composition/this-super-quick-editing-hack-transforms-my-travel-photos-into-magical-movie-moments euBjshNaxFpuDuQ865WPwL Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:18:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I photographed a studio-quality pet portrait in my living room with a pop-up background and portable LED lights ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/i-photographed-a-studio-quality-pet-portrait-in-my-living-room-with-a-pop-up-background-and-portable-led-lights gnmVTTCaKNHmisw5Xsy7q7 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:08:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used a fisheye lens to photograph a caricature of my dog, in-camera ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/i-used-a-fisheye-lens-to-photograph-a-caricature-of-my-dog-in-camera fwcVxqyMR2R7aYCqrdWuc7 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:17:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 5-minute pro tip will instantly improve your photography composition ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/composition/this-5-minute-pro-tip-will-instantly-improve-your-photography-composition zgKdMPQa39KzEdkaqt2AJJ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used Nikon’s Focus Shift Shooting for the first time –here’s why I’ll think twice before focus stacking manually again ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/i-used-nikons-focus-shift-shooting-for-the-first-time-heres-why-ill-think-twice-before-focus-stacking-manually-again Ke6rk9UBtrwNzxVvsqytyk Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:48:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to process RAW files in Affinity Photo ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/how-to-process-raw-files-in-affinity-photo P5Fu8rnBqcRhMhMUUSDKSE Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:41:55 +0000 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:02:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cheat sheet: What is white balance in photography? ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/lighting/what-is-white-balance-in-photography AnCHy93qNiVew4AoVLcjrS Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:43:06 +0000 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:43:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ These fill the frame photography examples will help elevate your frame-filling potential ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/composition/these-fill-the-frame-photography-examples-will-help-elevate-your-frame-filling-potential iDFTMWuQYdLnMwdCgU7AkK Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:24:29 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:28:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I used this old-school exposure trick to make these flamingos look like they were photographed in a studio!” ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/lighting/i-used-this-old-school-exposure-trick-to-make-these-flamingos-look-like-they-were-photographed-in-a-studio XpPk7g9REzQwMhexRxzbwh Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 pro photography composition techniques for stunning shots ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/composition/5-pro-photography-composition-techniques-for-stunning-shots zmE2vuNEhUsCWJqQyrgo7B Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lost your camera remote? Try these photography hacks – you might never need it again! ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/lost-your-camera-remote-try-these-photography-hacks-you-might-never-need-it-again N9uPss2jMxDDrq3YCAboa6 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used this hack in Affinity Photo to change the season and fake some summer vibes ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/bring-back-those-summer-vibes-or-autumn-winter-and-spring-ready-to-proof AAHmFUbHMH7gzWxnn2QEW4 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:23:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to create Actions in Affinity Photo 2 to enhance your landscape photographs ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/how-to-create-actions-in-affinity-photo-2-to-enhance-your-landscape-photographs uPUEgk3FFHnir9rF2DqsmL Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:38:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ No tripod? No problem – here's how you capture high-quality handheld images in challenging lighting conditions ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/no-tripod-no-problem-heres-how-you-capture-high-quality-handheld-images-in-challenging-lighting-conditions UauYhWAYsj7oVxoyjY6rhF Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:21:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop wasting time photo editing – use this one-click trick ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/stop-wasting-time-photo-editing-use-this-one-click-trick txgWzvUq23b2onG6huRfLB Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:21:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I photographed the amazing story of Shackleton's Arctic expedition using Lego bricks and a Nikon DSLR camera ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/i-photographed-the-amazing-story-of-shackletons-arctic-expedition-using-lego-bricks-and-a-nikon-dslr-camera UmmYYPFb5dqsc2r36jd2Jd Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:13:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bring the drama in your landscape photos with color grading in Affinity Photo ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/bring-the-drama-in-your-landscape-photos-with-color-grading-in-affinity-photo 8gHREZsVtZajqSvgVsjPrj Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the number one reason why architecture photography lacks depth – and this is the fix ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/this-is-the-number-one-reason-why-architecture-photography-lacks-depth-and-this-is-the-fix VsRHtYjHUc3jwSxHKfVVmQ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:31:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it REALLY necessary to customize every button on your Canon camera? ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/is-it-really-necessary-to-customize-every-button-on-your-canon-camera cM4fBZ39DKfrs7Czb968zA Sun, 24 Aug 2025 18:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to photograph insects like a pro: Expert tips for impactful macro shots ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/how-to-photograph-insects-like-a-pro-expert-tips-for-impactful-macro-shots zVwo93CUjMjUQTTwUWP5f9 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 18:31:00 +0000 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:56:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I don’t pack up my camera when the sun goes down – here’s how I capture urban low-light photography ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/i-dont-pack-up-my-camera-when-the-sun-goes-down-heres-how-i-capture-urban-low-light-photography Vo5Qpj9vgXjEVwLpiL9y4Q Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:06:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shutter speed myths in photography – have you ever heard of these? ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/shutter-speed-myths-in-photography-have-you-ever-heard-of-these mMVvj5U222KDNtqxDCGSXP Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:24:39 +0000 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:40:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Did you know you can use Adobe Camera Raw on JPEGs? Here’s how I go about it ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/did-you-know-you-can-use-adobe-camera-raw-on-jpegs-heres-how-i-go-about-it pYrzFgKQcMJqhTTLe6g7Ka Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:23:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Make every pixel count: Master low-light photo editing and turn small lights into big impact ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/make-every-pixel-count-master-low-light-photo-editing-and-turn-small-lights-into-big-impact xLqsf9WYMdKimmuJS7yaLi Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:16:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's how I take handheld wide-angle close-ups of insects ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/heres-how-i-take-handheld-wide-angle-close-ups-of-insects JgwF5v4NFXnAtNvAoe2wpZ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 18:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used the Nikon Z8's Pre-Release Capture mode to photograph butterflies in flight ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/i-used-the-nikon-z8s-pre-release-capture-mode-to-photograph-butterflies-in-flight D3aLntkCtggJCXyRxhDgig Sat, 02 Aug 2025 15:13:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Getting sharper, better-exposed photos starts with your LCD screen ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/getting-sharper-better-exposed-photos-starts-with-your-lcd-screen dVwXRYqnK9FQVaoyJpSXja Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Affinity Photo expert James Paterson shows you how to make your images go up in smoke ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/affinity-photo-expert-james-paterson-shows-you-how-to-make-your-images-go-up-in-smoke-with-your-free-start-images dLh3jVNHRmjaQdMifVvRo Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:33:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Create custom LUTs with Affinity Photo and personalize the look of your pictures ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/create-custom-luts-with-affinity-photo-and-personalize-the-look-of-your-pictures 2BrELCoDwAMzhkw7TWkTja Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:33:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Five quick tips for shooting historic locations at night ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/five-quick-tips-for-shooting-historic-locations-at-night eXQKfMQz43Q4iZMgsy26v3 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:58:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Missed by many, mastered by few – the unexpected secret behind great photography ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/missed-by-many-mastered-by-few-the-unexpected-secret-behind-great-photography ebdLtC8UQPoidg46GCcbQP Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:49:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shine the spotlight on your product photography with this gorgeous low-budget DIY lighting hack ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/shine-the-spotlight-on-your-product-photography-with-this-gorgeous-low-budget-diy-lighting-hack 6GrGhhBYCScQScX7aPhuh6 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:53:31 +0000 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:53:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ My commercial real estate photography tips will help you avoid bad-quality realtor photos ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/my-commercial-real-estate-photography-tips-will-help-you-avoid-bad-quality-realtor-photos G2My2VEH7qQtPFAM4kX8LV Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My 4 surefire tips for experimenting with macro photography ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/my-4-surefire-tips-for-experimenting-with-macro-photography L5ECtUSv3mq5y9aNy25WJL Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:19:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I created custom camera bokeh by shaping my lens aperture – here's the DIY method ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/i-created-custom-camera-bokeh-by-shaping-my-lens-aperture-heres-the-diy-method LvPnotfVWc3rURg93er4aL Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:17:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used macro bellows on my camera for the first time to photograph an extreme close-up. The results are breathtaking! ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/i-used-macro-bellows-on-my-camera-for-the-first-time-to-photograph-an-extreme-close-up-the-results-are-breathtaking QoLLVwausVcZoXgwad9pwg Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:06:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I photographed flowers in a fish tank and added milk to create a smoke grenade effect. Here’s what happened… ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/i-photographed-flowers-in-a-fish-tank-and-added-milk-to-create-a-smoke-grenade-effect-heres-what-happened Nq9d783V5TD9wnVemBstnc Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:22:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I created a Photoshop Action to instantly ‘glow-up’ my landscapes when I’ve got no choice but to shoot JPEG ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/i-created-a-photoshop-action-to-instantly-glow-up-my-landscapes-when-ive-got-no-choice-but-to-shoot-jpeg GWSRUV9nzQVcrpcwWAcEs5 Tue, 27 May 2025 12:35:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Use natural lighting effects to introduce drama to your macro photography scenes ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-technique/use-natural-lighting-effects-to-introduce-drama-to-your-macro-photography-scenes kTi6BEwsxN2d8n5PHamPoe Tue, 27 May 2025 06:18:00 +0000 Tue, 27 May 2025 08:16:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Add atmospheric light rays to forest scenes with this simple combination of effects in Affinity Photo ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photo-editing/add-atmospheric-light-rays-to-forest-scenes-with-this-simple-combination-of-effects-in-affinity-photo 6C6F93xbsunSQmZN5WJ9Wj Sat, 24 May 2025 08:17:14 +0000