Photography Styles

Originality is more important than ever in photography – and this drone shot of the Golden Gate Bridge is unlike any other I’ve seen

I talked s*** about drone photography, but this breathtaking award-winning aerial composition has converted me

Think you look cool with a camera in hand? Nobody’s as cool as this NASA photographer riding in an F-18 jet!

Google’s Earth Day doodle is made from photos of the World itself, and it's mind-blowing!

NASA satellite data and aerial imagery played a huge role in reintroducing descendants of extinct species of giant tortoise back to Galápagos Islands

"I began by flying close to the rock and focusing on capturing the crashing waves" – shot with the DJI Mavic Pro

Premjith took to the sky to capture a unique view of North America’s most powerful waterfalls

I’m mesmerized by this award-winning drone photograph of swimmers in the sea, it looks like a real-life fractal

No, this isn't a close-up of a leaf. It's Newquay photographed from 400ft...

Astrophotography in November 2026: a supermoon, the return of Orion and long winter nights make this a great month to take your camera out at night

Meow-za! Newly released photographs show dazzling star formation that looks awfully cat-like

Witness the birth of a star in the latest James Webb Space Telescope photo of the month

Astrophotographer “tricks” camera into tracking stars with neat handheld mode hack, creating amazing Milky Way shot

Stunning photograph aligns an orange slice of the moon with the Statue of Liberty – and it’s a great reminder of October’s upcoming photogenic supermoon

Peering through the heart of a dying star, photographer Kfir Simon found a host of distant galaxies hiding in plain sight

Wild photos and videos of a “space jellyfish” behind a rocket are quickly going viral. NASA explains the magic behind the jaw-dropping sight

Curiosity rover camera reveals “most detailed view yet” of distant Martian cliffs with fantastic sunrise panorama

Think lens flare is bad? James Webb Telescope image captures warping light that duplicates galaxies

Harry Styles disposable camera experiment goes wrong leaving “hundreds” disappointed

Concert photography: Top 10 tips from a professional music shooter

"The Nikon D6 is a workhorse! I love it and I never go to a job without it," says pro photographer shooting portraits, events, music and more

"Every pro photographer needs clients by definition, and most are lovely – but oh, can they be a ballache"

How do I get into events photography? Discover tips, gear advice, and real-world experience

Taking great prom and graduation photographs that everyone will be talking about

"Great work always stands out because it has depth" insists landscape pro Colin Prior

"Photography is much more than taking photos," says portrait photographer and educator Sujata Setia

"Often, the unexpected turns out better than what I had in mind," reveals outdoor photographer Courtney Victoria

That viral “mom hack” for saving money on school photos? It could end up costing far more in legal fees and opening unexpected privacy risks. As a photographer, this is what I would do instead

As a mom and a photographer, the percentage of mothers who are nearly never in their family photos is sobering

This is the REAL reason British families keep photographing the same Christmas scenes every year (and what pros can learn from it)

Your grandma could take better pictures than those Miley Cyrus and Erin Moriarty post on Instagram!

“Capturing babies and young children requires you to increase your camera's shutter speed"

Rankin gets his teeth into dental hygiene photo campaign for children

How I used dramatic edge lighting for a beautiful baby bump portrait shoot

Midwife-turned-award-winning-photographer empowers her subjects

How to shoot a blockhead baby photo portrait

Strange but true: one of the photographers who defined the look of London's Swinging Sixties was actually working 5,000 miles away

Best books on fashion photography in 2026: get inspiration from top photographers

One of the world's most private photographers is finally showing his work

The stunning Vogue fashion photography by Horst P. Horst reminds us he was the master of the grammar of light and composition

The one lens trick that made Scott Schuman, aka The Sartorialist, a street photography legend

Fashion photography tips: Find your stylish techniques

I always hated hosting photography workshops, till I changed one thing

Annie Leibovitz spotted using Sony on Louis Vuitton shoot in the Dolomites with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Annie Leibovitz teams up with IKEA to photograph authentic home life

Leica has just honored one of photography's greatest storytellers, and her black-and-white images are extraordinary

RIP David Hockney: the famous artist who also pushed forward photography, with a little help from Picasso

"To photograph reality is to photograph nothing": Duane Michals rejected the idea of the 'decisive moment' and did something wildly different

Ishiuchi Miyako photographs completely different things, yet her 50 years of work all looks unmistakably hers

Nan Goldin turns her camera onto art history, and the results are an inspiration for any photographer wishing to reinvent themselves

How do you photograph history that people would rather forget, or grief that has no shape? Two Japanese photographers give very different answers

Leica Gallery London celebrates five decades with fashion icons, photographic legends and rare vintage prints

Two frames are better than one: this new show demonstrates what the diptych can do for your photography

Leica Gallery London presents ‘Between This Breath and Then’ exhibition by the writer and photographer Polly Samson

Best books on food photography in 2026: whet your appetite for picture-taking!

I photographed a festive feast during the holidays as well as a flaming figgy pudding

This ‘Rising Star’ award might change your photographic career (or at least your relationship with broccoli)

How I became a food photographer: Pro reveals her top tips

Streetwise food photographer for the day uses street photography skills to document historic food market

5 tips for foodie photos that look good enough to eat!

22 tantalizing food photography tips for World Food Day

Happy World Food Day! Here's how to capture a finger lickin' food photography flat lay

From Planet to Plate – The third edition of Yeast Photo Festival reflects on global food consumption

You can't shoot long-exposure waterfalls in bright daylight, unless you do this...

This man died at a waterfall for what was likely a crap photo – sometimes it’s safer and better to compose landscapes from afar

If you shoot outdoors, I’d argue that the weather is always more important than the camera kit you use

Photographing the British Isles Competition 2026 open for entries

10 landscape photography techniques that pros use for better results

Photography Weekends Britain is on sale now – get 25% off this book that's full of great photo opportunities!

Oscar-nominated filmmaker is reinventing nature and landscape photography and this beautiful free ebook highlights how

Stunning lakes, rugged mountains, and quaint villages – this is the UK’s most photographed national park

“It took me years to sell my first photo": Canon ambassador Paweł Uchorczak talks about the reality of the modern-day photography business

Can you spot them? This amazing photo hides two snow leopard cubs in plain sight

I was at a busy park when I spotted a rare river otter. The only camera gear I had with me was for portraits. I took the photos anyway

At first glance, it looks like a puma is taking a nap. But the shocking truth behind this photo is much, much darker

A rescued elephant, a camouflaged owl, a perfectly timed egret: These are the most stunning wildlife photos of the week

‘Nature needs no embellishment’: Wildlife Photographer of the Year-commended David Lloyd on capturing animals honestly

At the bottom of a stream, two tiny shrimp-like creatures are caught on camera clinging together among the lace-like veins of a rotting leaf

Still a great camera, Sony A9's power and precision capture a kingfisher with freshly caught fish

Glowing photo of deer at sunrise is the perfect example of why good photographs don’t need “good weather”

Jeremiah Harris was floating among giant lily pads in a Colombian lagoon, and saw the opportunity for an Instagram selfie. The shot didn't just get likes – it led to the discovery of a completely new species of waterlily!

These are the 10 most photographed dog breeds of 2025 – I can't believe bulldogs got muscled out by these guys!

Drop everything! These surfing dogs are the feel-good photos the world needs this week

Help! It’s National Puppy Day, and I can’t stop looking at these adorable puppy photos. Here are 8 puppy photos (and why they’re so good)

The paw-trate economy: UK pet photos surge, driving luxury photography trend

What sort of optical illusion trickery is this? Photographer reveals secret behind his cute "Honey, I shrunk the dog" photo

This Canon camera feature takes a photo before you've even pressed the shutter button! Now that's what I call magic

Enabot ROLA Pet Tracker review: an affordable alternative to a GoPro for your pet

Dog photographer Kaylee Greer traveled 10,000 miles to find owners for dogs that deserve a second chance

"I have only one hand on my camera, as I’ve got a treat, a toy, or a squeaker in the other"

He posed as a Bible salesman to sneak his camera into factories. It was risky, but Lewis Hine’s photos eventually helped end child labor in America

LIFE is coming back from the dead. The magazine that launched the careers of many famous photographers is publishing again. But can the new $45 quarterly succeed in a world full of free images?

He arrived at the scene of a house fire after the flames had already been extinguished. But photographer Jerry Gay turned his lens on firefighters instead – and won a Pulitzer

This atmospheric photo shot on a medium-format film camera opens a window onto the identity, history and resilience of women in traditional Mexican-American horsemanship

A picture of two halves: as an Afghan girl stares straight into the camera, light, shadow and color tell a story about confinement, with no need for words

Beyond polished performances: photographing the “quieter, unguarded” moments of ballet dancing

This drone photograph looks like a striking pattern – but look closer, and it becomes a devastating reminder of the gruesome facts

Why has a photo of women holding hairdryers been awarded Global Peace Image of the Year?

Punched by Bowie, thumped by Jagger and swatted with a newspaper by Dylan: a new book reveals what it really took to get the shot as a paparazzo, long before autofocus did the hard work

Belgian photographer Eva Verbeeck grew up dreaming of the “American girl”. Then she spent six years shooting 400+ real ones on large-format film, and the results are extraordinary

More than a century old, these school portraits have something profound to teach modern photographers… and it's got nothing to do with equipment or settings

Can a camera see past skintone? Angélica Dass, the artist who matched thousands of faces to Pantone colors, is shooting 100 portraits to find out

These two pro Canadian photographers take "high-quality bad photos" – without turning to AI. The response to their 1980s kitsch portraits been overwhelming

His photographs are famed for giant sets and fairytale fantasies, so why is Tim Walker shooting portraits on plain white backgrounds?

The forgotten photographer who put a US president in the White House – and pioneered photographic branding

This Charli XCX portrait by Harley Weir refuses to be a typical pop star photo, and that's precisely why it now belongs in London's National Portrait Gallery

Boudoir photography: 13 pro secrets for capturing tasteful portraits with fine-art flair

Do you know about the "Trinity prime lenses" for portrait photography?

Sony isn't just photographing the NFL – I went behind the scenes to see how its cameras are changing the game

"I spent a day shooting top-flight football with an entry-level mirrorless camera", student learns pro camera skills at Motherwell FC

“Vertical video is driving me INSANE” says sports videographer. And no, open gate isn’t necessarily the answer…

Dutch Grand Prix prohibits anything but fixed-lens cameras for F1 spectators

“There could be this moment of what happened with Maradona” – Photographer who captured iconic image of Messi holding the World Cup explains how he purposely missed other images to get it

Did FIFA just crop President Trump out of an official photograph of the World Cup trophy ceremony? Here’s my expert photographer’s take

Forget "Hand of God" is this football's "Camera of God"? Why a cable-suspended camera is being blamed by Norway for its World Cup defeat

Timing fireworks photos is hard enough, but this sports photographer managed to get fireworks and lightning in one shot

Denied World Cup accreditation, sports photographer captures games on television – but not everyone is a fan

Some of Magnum's finest photographers have been spending summer in the pub, and their pictures show exactly why documentary photography earns its salt

Simon King’s new documentary captures the photographers documenting London today for tomorrow's history

This rule-breaking book about African street photography splices catwalk-ready fashion shots in with candid documentary, and it's hard to tell where one ends and one begins

The seaside town that once called Martin Parr's photographs a betrayal is about to put his face on a mural the size of a building

UK government’s misleading advice works against street photographers – here are my tips for taking photos in public spaces

Orwellian UK government pamphlet contradicts police on photography law. Imagine if Martin Parr had been prevented from taking photos in public…

Fujifilm’s real-life “color hunt” sells out in 2 days – but maybe it can inspire you to organize your own photographic quest

"Let the person looking at the photograph go some of the way to finishing it," said legendary Parisian street photographer Robert Doisneau – but how do you achieve this?

Don't make this rookie mistake! This is my number one tip for street photography

There’s nothing spooky about these beautiful, most-photographed British castles this Halloween

For one photography duo, “challenge” means “creativity.” So they built an entire set in the back of a pickup truck – and started driving it 7,000 miles across America

These nearly 125-year-old photographs are made of glass. They still survived 960 miles in Antarctica

9 amazing buildings that look like cameras

Over 50% of British holidaymakers get caught in “holiday photo perfection loop”, warn experts

Want to shoot stunning shots like this? Here's how to photograph stunning sandscapes on your travels

Chris Yan's photo series about a Chinese New Year festival is a masterclass in using color and framing to evoke meaning

The dirty secret about great photography… most of it is rubbish!

"I couldn't use a drone, so I had to find another way of getting above them with my DSLR," says portrait photographer seeking new perspectives