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Totality during total solar eclipse, 2017

10 must-shoot events for astrophotographers in 2026

By Jamie Carter published

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY From a ‘blood moon’ and a total solar eclipse to meteor showers and conjunctions, these are the 10 events astrophotographers should shoot this year

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY
Two high-contrast portraits shown side-by-side: one of a man coated in dark grime and another of a shirtless man drenched in sweat, both set against a bright white background.

Richard Avedon's American West: what today's portrait photographers can still learn from this classic series

By Tom May published

This 1979 documentary project remains a masterclass in environmental portraiture and authentic storytelling.

Portrait Photography
A powerful silhouette of an elephant is illuminated by bright torchlight in a dark, misty night setting, with the reflection visible on a body of water in the foreground.

When Torchlight Meets Tusks: this hauntingly beautiful photo casts new light on the relationship between man and beast

By Tom May published

NEWS Ramprasad Dutta's incredible photograph earned Special Mention at this year's Nature in Focus awards

NEWS
A photograph taken by pilot Ralf Rohner of the aurora with Comet Lemmon above the clouds

These mesmerizing images of the aurora were captured above the clouds. Pilot Ralf Rohner shares how he takes award-winning astrophotography from the cockpit (and the ground)

By Hillary K. Grigonis published

ASTRO Astrophotographer and pilot Ralf Rohner explains what it's like to photograph the night sky from the cockpit

ASTRO
close up view of a perfectly full moon rising in the partly snow covered mountains. Majestic mountain peaks are visible. The sky is intensely blue with no clouds.

Astrophotography in January 2026: what to shoot in the night sky this month

By Jamie Carter published

Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night skies above over the coming month

Astrophotography
A woman with curly hair holds glowing fairy lights close to her face, creating a warm, magical ambiance. Her eyes sparkle with joy against a blurred background of soft bokeh lights

Fairy light portraits: How to create professional-looking, magical photos at home

By Kim Bunermann published

HOW TO Learn how to use string lights, a fast lens, and simple editing tricks to turn everyday spaces into dreamy, eye-catching portrait backdrops

HOW TO
Hand holding cream and pouring it over Christmas pudding, sat on table displaying a festive spread. Bokeh fairy lights in background

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

By Mike Harris last updated

How to Lost for things to photograph on the big day? Here’s how to make the most of the festive food and decorations this Christmas

How to
A black and white photograph captures the highly textured, brain-like rock formations of White Pocket reflecting in a small, dark pool of water under a bright sky.

Why removing color made this photograph of a well-known desert landscape more powerful than ever

By Tom May published

NEWS Dave Drost's minimalist, monochrome approach transformed a familiar location into something extraordinary

NEWS
Ansel Adams

The 50 best photographers ever

By David Clark last updated

FEATURE Covering a range of genres and styles, these are the 50 greatest photographers the world has ever seen (probably)

FEATURE
An unusual bottle tree with gnarled, arching branches is silhouetted against a dark, starry night sky showing the red glow of the Milky Way

A real tree, a real sky… but this amazing photo feels like it was taken on another planet!

By Tom May published

NEWS Benjamin Barakat’s award-winning astrophotograph reveals Socotra’s surreal bottle tree beneath a pristine Milky Way

NEWS
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