
Mike Harris
Mike studied photography at college, honing his Adobe Photoshop skills and learning to work in the studio and darkroom. After a few years writing for various publications, he headed to the ‘Big Smoke’ to work on Wex Photo Video’s award-winning content team, before transitioning back to print as Technique Editor (later Deputy Editor) on N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine.
With bylines in Digital Camera, PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, Practical Photography, Digital Photographer, iMore, and TechRadar, he’s a fountain of photography and consumer tech knowledge, making him a top tutor for techniques on cameras, lenses, tripods, filters, and more. His expertise extends to everything from portraits and landscapes to abstracts and architecture to wildlife and, yes, fast things going around race tracks...
Latest articles by Mike Harris

I watched The Wild Ones on Apple TV+, and if you’re a wildlife photographer then you should, too
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Wild Ones team captures footage of elusive animals using hides, drones, and camera traps

Travellers are more likely to trust BAD photos than good ones, survey reveals
By Mike Harris published
News Going on vacation? Maybe those stunning photographs of the sea view and pool don’t tell the full story…

Here's how I take handheld wide-angle close-ups of insects
By Nigel A Ball published
Tutorial I use a wide-angle lens to capture context-filled close-ups of creepy-crawlies

I used the Nikon Z8's Pre-Release Capture mode to photograph butterflies in flight
By Nigel A Ball published
Tutorial I used my Nikon Z8's Pre-Release Capture mode and fast burst speeds to shoot butterflies on the wing

I always hated the backlash to Brooklyn Beckham’s photography book
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Did the backlash to the Brooklyn Beckham photography book put him off taking pictures? I hope not

Is Nikon set to deliver its first DX macro lens of the mirrorless camera era? Two DX optics rumored
By Mike Harris published
News Rumors of a 35mm f/1.8 macro and 16-50mm f/2.8 would surely prove welcome additions to Nikon's still relatively sparse native DX line-up

We are becoming desensitized to great photography and our creative autonomy is being pried away by invisible algorithms
By Mike Harris published
Opinion There’s more content than ever and more of that content than ever is bending to the will of the algorithm. Here’s why it’s got to stop!

How a commercial fisherman became a documentary and wildlife photographer, and advocate of the natural world
By Mike Harris published
News Adorama’s Picture America heads to Washington State’s Columbia River Gorge to document the life and career of commercial fisherman turned photographer Corey Arnold

I don’t need a pair of binoculars to see how good this Nikon Prostaff 5 12x50 deal is!
By Mike Harris published
Deal You can bag yourself a pair of Nikon Prostaff 5 12x50 binoculars for just £205 at Amazon UK, a great price for a quality pair of optics

I’m a photography educator, compact cameras with lots of megapixels are RUINING your photos. Here’s my easy fix…
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The high-resolution compact camera market attracts casual photographers and beginners, but it’s actually harder to capture sharp images with big megapixel sensors like the Fujifilm X100VI. Here’s how to stop taking blurry shots

Full-frame 35mm f/1.8 prime added to Meike’s flagship Pro Series of lenses for Nikon, Sony and L-Mount
By Mike Harris published
News Looking for a fast, full-frame standard prime that won’t break the bank? The Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro could be the solution

One of the coolest Polaroid special editions ever is LESS than half price for new Polaroid Members – and only £69.99 for everyone else!
By Mike Harris published
Deal The Polaroid Now – Basquiat Edition is covered in Jean-Michel Basquiat’s famous artwork ‘Boy and Dog in a Johnnypump’ and is a must-have for collectors at half price

These Nikon premium compact cameras were cancelled at the last minute, but would sell like hotcakes today!
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Nikon DL series was canned due to a series of unfortunate events, but if this premium compact camera line was revived with modern specs, it would fly off the shelves

Talk of a Nikon Zf II has got me writing my wishlist to jolly old Saint Nikon!
By Mike Harris published
OPINION Assuming it’s in the works, how far off is the Nikon Zf II likely to be? And how would it improve upon the already excellent Zf?

It’s not hype – the iPhone 15 Pro Max really is all over 28 Years Later
By Mike Harris published
Features Take a look at the iPhone rigs 28 Years Later director Danny Boyle and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle used to create the British zombie horror

I captured my sharpest landscapes EVER with these blur-busting camera tips
By Mike Harris last updated
Tutorial Never have blurry or fuzzy images again with our top tips for capturing sharp landscape photography

Is the retro Nikon Z fc still a relevant mirrorless camera in 2025? Or has it become a matter of style over substance?
By Mike Harris published
Features The Nikon Z fc is built around 6-year-old Nikon Z 50 tech. Is it a good-looking dud in 2025 or is its retro charm still enough to warrant a purchase?

Yet another Nikon Z8 firmware update has been released to fix lens compatibility issues – here's firmware 3.01
By Mike Harris published
News Nikon Z8 firmware v3.01 reportedly fixes lens compatibility issues from v3.00. Just DO NOT update your Nikon Z8 with a third-party lens attached!

Nikon suits up for San Diego Comic-Con – I guess the X-Men aren’t the only ones who look good in yellow
By Mike Harris published
News Move over, Justice League – Nikon and its Creators team up for San Diego Comic-Con, with workshops, meet-and-greets and more

9 common landscape photography mistakes (and how to avoid them)
By Jeff Meyer last updated
How to There’s an awful lot to learn about capturing sprawling vistas, even seasoned photographers are susceptible to these common landscape photography mistakes. Don't let that be you!

New Rollei compact camera launched, just don’t expect another Rollei 35 AF
By Mike Harris published
News The Rollei Powerflex X8 is a cheap compact camera that appears to be Rollei in name only

Aftershoot rolls out new AI Retouching tool designed to “complete the portrait post-production workflow.”
By Mike Harris published
News Aftershoot users can now take advantage of new AI-powered retouching tools that are free-to-use for a limited time

Sony built a camera for Star Wars: Episode II that could only shoot 8-bit 1080p – but that didn't stop George Lucas from rewriting filmmaking history!
By Mike Harris published
NEWS Can you believe that Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones was shot at 8-bit 1080p? Is that why it’s aged more than The Phantom Menace and Revenge of the Sith?

I can’t wait to see what Premier League Fantasy Football fans do with Adobe AI, but does Adobe know what it’s getting itself into?
By Mike Harris published
News He's got a plant pot – on his head. He's got a plant pot – on his head. He's got a plant pot – on his head. He's got a plant pot on his head!
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