
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

AI can identify a photo’s location. I think this is a nightmare for wildlife photographers and conservationists
By Mike Harris published
Opinion If AI can pinpoint a location from a single photo, it’s going to be harder than ever for photographers to safeguard hidden areas of natural beauty and wildlife subjects

If a bear tipped my $3,000 camera into a lake, I know exactly what I’d buy to replace it…
By Mike Harris published
Feature My Nikon Z8 is resting at the bottom of an imaginary lake right now. And it’s the excuse I need to finally get my hands on this full-frame gem

Indie filmmaker uses Nikon Z6 III, wins best cinematographer at 48-hour film festival
By Mike Harris published
News Indie film shot on Nikon Z6 III takes home a HAT TRICK of laurel wreathes at 48-hour film festival

I saw a photographer’s work wrongly accused of being AI, why do we have to prove our innocence? I want AI Content Credentials and a purple tick
By Mike Harris published
Opinion AI is encroaching on our turf, so let’s flip the script and call for more AI transparency, not the other way around

My commercial real estate photography tips will help you avoid bad-quality realtor photos
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Not all real estate agent photographs are made equally, so if you’ve got the right kit, why not capture your own?

Adobe’s Firefly AI has generated 24 billion images – make that 24 billion and one…
By Mike Harris published
Features Adobe Firefly provides further proof that generative AI is here to stay, with over 24 billion assets now generated since its release

Adobe puts AI in the palm of your hand with new Firefly smartphone app
By Mike Harris published
News AI on the go: Adobe launches Firefly app and partners with more third-party AI models to boost Firefly’s generative performance

SmallRig's Eagle Handle features an actual aluminum eagle’s head – and is one hawk of a statement piece for your camera
By Mike Harris published
News The talon-ted folks at SmallRig have launched a trio of cool-looking camera grips, including one with a badass aluminum eagle’s head!

Camera rumors suggest that Nikon is working on N-Log2
By Mike Harris published
News Nikon videographers take note, the Big N is supposedly working on N-Log2 and putting that Red acquisition to good use

Dentist who filled all the cavities in his thousands-strong camera collection sets Guinness World Record
By Mike Harris published
News Take an incisor look into the incredible camera collection of dentist, Dr Arun, who opened a museum to display his 5,707 cameras

Is video fidelity a myth? 28 Days Later was shot in 480p!
By Mike Harris published
Opinion In a world where content creators and camera manufacturers are striving for better video fidelity, why are moviemakers opting for a more lo-fi approach?

Worried the OM System OM-3’s faithfully retro lack of a grip could mean disaster? OM System is now selling aftermarket camera grips and cases
By Mike Harris published
News OM System is now selling aftermarket grips and leather half-cases for the OM-3, so you can keep it firmly in hand (where it belongs)

I think this lens bundle features two of Nikon’s best primes – and now you can save £480!
By Mike Harris published
Deal Two top-notch Nikon prime lenses have been bundled together and put on sale by Amazon

Why haven’t I seen glow-in-the-dark tripod feet before? This could be a light-bulb moment for LeoPhoto
By Mike Harris published
News LeoPhoto set to put its best foot forward with glow-in-the-dark tripod feet

Huge Nikon Z8 firmware update supercharges Pixel Shift shooting in world’s first
By Mike Harris published
News Nikon Z8 owners won’t want to skip the meaty firmware version 3.00, which boasts a raft of updates from Pixel Shift to autofocus and more

Is this anamorphic lens for iPhone a cinematic tool or a pointless gimmick?
By Mike Harris published
Features We live in an age where you can shoot anamorphic footage on your phone – this YouTube video finds out whether or not it's worth it

Photographer sets his camera lens on fire to shoot a sports portrait – and the results are 🔥
By Mike Harris published
News This photographer plays with fire and ends up with an outstanding portrait – just don’t try this at home, folks!

How to take landscape photos with a phone
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Landscape photography is the most accessible genre of all, and phones are the most accessible camera – I’m going to show you how you can capture pro-grade landscape images on your phone

Streetwise food photographer for the day uses street photography skills to document historic food market
By Mike Harris published
Features Josep Reverendo looks beyond the lush produce and vibrant colors of Barcelona’s famous La Boqueria to document the hustle and bustle

I used macro bellows on my camera for the first time to photograph an extreme close-up. The results are breathtaking!
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Macro bellows are like instantly adjustable extension tubes and allow you to get REALLY close with a standard lens

Fotospeed launches FotoFest 2025 with a formidable line-up of talks from pro photographers and exclusive deals
By Mike Harris published
News FotoFest 2025 takes place at Bath Spa University on September 7 and features talks from landscape photographer Joe Cornish, wildlife pro Rachel Bigsby, and more

Beautiful retro mirrorless camera drops to its lowest-ever price
By Mike Harris published
deal This hot OM-3 deal has got me sorely tempted!

OnePlus Pad 3 is world’s first tablet powered by flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite, sports mammoth 12,140mAh battery
By Mike Harris published
News The new OnePlus Pad 3 boasts a bigger screen, an octa-core CPU, a humongous battery, and its one-piece aluminum body is thinner than the latest iPad Air. Here's the lowdown
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