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Photo cliches
5 photo clichés that every photographer should have in their arsenal

By Sean McCormack Published

opinion Just because they are sometimes overdone doesn't mean you shouldn't use them at all in your photography!

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Close-up of a dragonfly resting on a leaf, showcasing its large eyes and detailed body structure against a blue background
"In focus stacking, your biggest enemy is time” – Pro macro photographer Stewart Wood shares his surefire tips for razor-sharp close-ups of bugs

By Kim Bunermann Published

PRO ADVICE Your macro photos aren't sharp? Pro shooter Stewart Wood shares three top tips for razor-sharp close-ups before his talk at The Photography & Video Show 2026

PRO ADVICE
Misty woodland scene with sunburst effect
What's the trick for getting a starburst effect with the sun in landscape photos? No, you don't need a filter

By Peter Travers Published

HOW TO Learn this creative technique to turn the sun into a star in your scenic photos with pro Peter Travers

HOW TO
Black-and-white photography exhibiting a high degree of grain
This is photography's biggest lie – and you've been brainwashed about how to use your camera

By James Artaius Published

OPINION The camera industry has gaslit us into being terrified of ISO – but I think grain in photos should be embraced, not erased

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OPINION
Leica M2 Kapton Tape
This $5 DIY hack helps me get critical focus on my Leica every time

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion The cheapest upgrade that turned my Leica M2 into a workhorse again

Opinion
A camera in aperture priority mode
I’m a pro photographer and I still use aperture priority – but this one setting is a must to avoid ruined shots

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION Aperture priority isn't only for beginners, but if you want to use it like a pro, make sure you set the minimum shutter speed

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OPINION
Godox launches new, high-power monolight flash

By Ben Andrews Published

Powerful, versatile, yet easily portable: it looks ideal for outdoor location lighting

Lighting
Affinity Studio GIF saying "Burn your subscription, Affinity is free"
Am I mad to quit Photoshop after 20 Years - or is this the smartest move I’ve made?

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion Life after Adobe: Why I’m seriously considering Affinity for my photo editing

Opinion
Evoto Video running on a Mac computer, with the screen showing a video frame of a woman staring off-camera
"We missed the mark, and we are sorry." Evoto responds to AI Headshot Generator backlash

By Mike Harris Published

News Evoto issues apology to user base following generative AI controversy, makes "ironclad" promise that user images are not used to train AI models

News
Photo of money plant through a window
I photographed my own neighborhood as if I had just flown halfway round the world. This simple psychological trick worked embarrassingly well!

By Benedict Brain Published

opinion I pretended to be a stranger in my own city and it forced me to see things to photograph that I hadn't noticed before

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