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Lake in front of curving path with abbey in background
I created a Photoshop Action to instantly ‘glow-up’ my landscapes when I’ve got no choice but to shoot JPEG

By Wendy Evans Published

Tutorial Discover how I created this Photoshop Action that will give JPEG landscape photos an immediate boost – with just one click!

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Tiny mushroom in the middle of a forest, macroshot revealing details
Use natural lighting effects to introduce drama to your macro photography scenes

By Digital Photographer, Kim Bunermann Published

Tutorial Catherine Régnier on how to craft beautiful lighting to create a magical look for your macro and closeup shots

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A person editing a forest scene in Affinity Photo adding light rays
Add atmospheric light rays to forest scenes with this simple combination of effects in Affinity Photo

By James Paterson Published

VIDEO Learn how to add atmospheric light rays to forest scenes in Affinity Photo with our editing pro James Paterson

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I used my camera to recreate the action and drama of the D-Day battlefront – but in miniature

By Wendy Evans Published

Toy photography Pay tribute to the bravery of those who served while exploring miniature photography

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How to find your Nikon shutter count in TWO simple steps with your camera

By Mike Harris Published

Tutorial I think of shutter count as a camera’s mileage. Knowing your Nikon shutter count is important if you’re thinking of selling – and it only takes a few minutes to find out

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A vibrant nighttime scene featuring illuminated trees and a reflective pond, alongside a close-up of a smartphone camera in red light and a screenshot of Adobe Lightroom classic
Does your camera have a small sensor? Here's how to get the best quality with compacts or smartphones – even in low light

By Kim Bunermann, Peter Fenech Published

HOW TO Try this technique to capture high-quality images even without a DSLR or mirrorless camera

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Gold coins, pirate map, flintlock, candle, bottle of liquor
It's a pirate's still life for me! How I created this cinematic still life photo at home

By Wendy Evans Published

Tutorial Yar, me hearty! Relive watching the umpteenth Pirates of the Caribbean film by creating a still life project featuring pirate booty

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Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
What is aperture in photography? The "f-number" is actually key to taking better photos

By Lauren Scott, Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated

TUTORIAL What is aperture in photography? Here's what you need to know – and how it affects your images

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What is exposure?
What is exposure in photography?

By James Artaius Last updated

WHAT IS It's the foundation of every image you take, so what exactly IS exposure in photography?

WHAT IS
Beach scene, colourful sunset and impactful clouds getting mirrored in the water
Photography composition: Enhance the drama and direct the viewer

By Kim Bunermann Published

Tutorial Not every composition strategy suits every subject, Katarzyna Kujawska explains how to find the most drama in your scene

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