How much auto is too much? When to leave your Canon camera's auto settings turned on
TUTORIAL Should you leave the autofocus settings on auto or take more control to capture that specific image?
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ICM photography: How I use Intentional Camera Movement to bring scenes to life
Tutorial Use the technique of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) to capture scenes in a creative and artistic way
How I created a star trails composite photo at Glastonbury
HOW TO From importing individual frames to processing them in StarStaX, Josh Dury talks us through the process
Create cool shadow art photography without pro studio lighting
Tutorial Control the light to bring out geometric shapes of everyday objects through skilful shadow transformation
How to add a starburst to your landscape photographs
VIDEO Perfect planning allows Jerome Colombo to shoot a starburst within an arch – here's how he did it...
How to shoot a wedding reception dance floor in low light
VIDEO Ben Davis shows you how to get into the groove and shoot dynamic dance floor action like a pro
Use a mini tripod to focus on foregrounds when photographing landscapes
TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell shows you how to draw the viewer’s attention to the key areas of your scene
How to retouch landscapes with Inpainting and Clone in Affinity Photo
VIDEO Improve your landscapes and remove distracting details with simple retouching skills in Affinity Photo
Get the Ansel Adams look in Photoshop
how to Give landscapes a classic feel by applying stylish mono effects, using the advanced tips in this step-by-step Photoshop guide
Understanding your camera's white balance (and when to change it)
TUTORIAL We run through white balance settings on your camera, and when you should make images warmer or cooler
Three crucial rules to follow when shooting a wedding – from the experts
TUTORIAL These wedding photographers have over 10 years experience – these are the 3 most important lessons they've learned
Get the 19th Century wet plate look in Affinity with these FREE texture files
VIDEO Here's how to create the 19th Century wet plate look in Affinity, using a selection of FREE texture files
How to make your digital images look like they're shot on film
VIDEO Some might call it cheating but, when film and development are so expensive, for some photographers it's the only option
5 tips for taking terrific travel photos anywhere
TUTORIAL Here are some top tips and tricks for taking authentic vacation photos on your summer getaway – wherever it is
Make fantastic composites in Affinity Photo with the Blend Options
VIDEO Swap selections and masks for the amazing Blend Options command in Affinity Photo to create incredible composites
How I stay pitch perfect when photographing sport
TUTORIAL You don’t need a press badge to visit your local club and capture some fast-paced action says Alistair Campbell
Food photo shoot: Learn how to master natural light
Tutorial Use daylight to create an atmosphere and enhance the natural appearance of your subjects
I like to describe my style of photography as ‘magpie meets mad scientist'
TUTORIAL Jack B Coll creates striking portraits in the studio using everyday shiny objects
10 pro tips for wonderful waterfalls: how to take scenic shots of streams
PRO TIPS A pro landscape photographer teaches his apprentice to shoot wonderful waterfalls in the UK's Peak District
