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Why you should stop painting with light when photographing at night
By Jamie Carter published
The use of artificial light to illuminate foregrounds and rock formations at night is increasingly frowned upon – and gradually being banned. Here's why – and what to do instead.

How I use my unique camera rigs to take spectacular aurora images
By Jamie Carter published
How ‘super panorama’ robotic rigs help photographer Nathan Myhrvold capture the northern lights in super-high resolution

Paint with light at night to create incredible patterns and reflections
By James Paterson published
TUTORIAL James Paterson shows you how to create vibrant abstract shapes over water by painting with light

I went to Secret Con with just this one lens and light combo
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell goes to Gloucester Prison to photograph a cosplay event at Secret Con

Just one ring light? I can't believe portrait setups can be this easy!
By Alistair Campbell published
Portrait photography using just a single LED ring light

How to use the beauty of backlighting in portrait photos
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Get out in the soft spring sun and conquer the basics of backlit portraits with these top tips, says Alistair Campbell

10 tips for superb close-ups: how to shoot macro with studio lighting
By PhotoPlus published
10 PRO TIPS Our PhotoPlus Apprentice learns some magic macro skills for taking great close-ups at the CaptiveLight reptile centre

Shoot toy photography this Star Wars Day and create a mini cinematic scene
By Mike Harris published
STAR WARS DAY Celebrate Star Wars Day by using LED lighting and a sprinkling of flour to create cinematic toy photography
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