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The best photo organizing software in 2025
By Mike Harris last updated
Buying guide Store, find, and edit your images, with the best photo organizing software, both paid-for and free.

Capture One showed me an early glimpse at new retouching tools – and I think it's a huge boon for portrait photographers
By Mike Harris published
News The latest edition of Capture One boasts a raft of AI-infused retouching tools and a streamlined folder system for Sessions

I used my camera to recreate the action and drama of the D-Day battlefront – but in miniature
By Wendy Evans published
Toy photography Pay tribute to the bravery of those who served while exploring miniature photography

How to find your Nikon shutter count in TWO simple steps with your camera
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial I think of shutter count as a camera’s mileage. Knowing your Nikon shutter count is important if you’re thinking of selling – and it only takes a few minutes to find out

Has shooting RAW made me lazy? Why a JPEG detox could do my photography a world of good...
By Mike Harris published
Opinion I still believe shooting RAW is the way to go for most photographers – just don’t fall into the ‘I’ll fix it in post’ trap like me

Does your camera have a small sensor? Here's how to get the best quality with compacts or smartphones – even in low light
By Kim Bunermann, Peter Fenech published
HOW TO Try this technique to capture high-quality images even without a DSLR or mirrorless camera

Why I’m starting to choose JPEG over RAW
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I've started doing something I never thought I would do – shoot in JPEG!

Photography cheat sheets: camera reference guides for visual learners!
By Chris George last updated
CHEAT SHEET Learn pro techniques for portraits, poses, lighting, landscapes and more with our one-stop photography cheat sheets

I love tilt-shift photography, but instead of spending a fortune on lenses I do this
By Kim Bunermann published
HOW TO Tilt-shift lenses can be pricey; here's a technique to recreate the effect on a budget

Hello, Mr Blue Sky: how a cheap backdrop gave me a ‘blue-sky thinking’ moment
By Matthew Richards published
Indoor portraits, still-life shots and product photography are easy enough, apart from those pesky, cluttered backgrounds that ruin everything. I’ve rediscovered the joy of backdrops – thanks, Kate!
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