What is focal length in photography?
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How I embrace intentional camera movement to bring a fresh look to my street photography
Tutorial Discover a simple but effective way to add a new dimension to your street photos
Hit the right spot with your Canon camera's Spot metering mode
TUTORIAL Rod Lawton takes a look at this challenging metering mode, how it works and what it can do for your photographic projects
10 pro photo tips for amazing bird portraits with Canon cameras
How to Professional wildlife photographer Paul Fowlie shares his 10 essential tips for capturing fantastic photos
Spark your creativity! Spin wire wool for captivating long-exposure low-light photography
How to Chris Aldred explains how a simple household item can help you shoot eye-catching urban scenes
"How do I get snow photos to look perfect?" Remove the blue tint from snow scenes
Tutorial Make snow look more natural in just a couple of minutes with Photoshop
Sparkle and shine! I shot this portrait project at home using indoor sparklers to create memories that last
Tutorial Celebrate the winter season by shooting an arty sparkly image, using some indoor sparklers and a touch of bokeh
Home photography ideas: photo projects to try indoors
Home projects Stunning photo projects to try in the comfort of your home –great ways to keep taking pictures even if stuck indoors
How I used dramatic edge lighting for a beautiful baby bump portrait shoot
Video James Paterson shows you how to easily backlight a maternity portrait with simple camera and studio skills
Back-button focus: Is it time to rethink how you use your Canon EOS mirrorless camera?
TUTORIAL Canon pro Brian Worley explains the perks of using rear-mounted buttons to activate autofocus and eye tracking
Do Canon's old EF lenses limit new EOS R mirrorless cameras?
TUTORIAL Canon pro Brian Worley asks whether you should trade in your old DSLR lenses when you make the move to mirrorless
Create a head-turning pixel-stretch effect in the budget-friendly Affinity Photo
Video James Paterson shows you how to create incredible pixel-stretch effects in Affinity Photo
Get the infrared look in Affinity without a costly IR camera conversion
Video Love the infrared look, but don’t fancy converting your camera? Recreate the ethereal colors the easy way in Affinity Photo
Geminid meteor shower 2023: how to photograph the spectacle this week!
LEARN Everything you need to know for photographing the Geminid meteor shower in December 2023
Take better animal and wildlife portraits at the coast with your Canon camera
Video We run through our top tips and tricks to help you take better shots of seals and other interesting coastal wildlife
Create a fun snow globe composite in Photoshop this Christmas with these free start images
Video James Paterson shows you how to photograph and place kids in a snow globe for festive fun Christmas portraits
Capture sensational seasonal still life shots before autumn is over
Video Fall is a wonderfully colorful and photogenic period, here's how to shoot a still life full of top seasonal produce
Pro photographer Drew Buckley shares his secrets for capturing the coast
Video Drew Buckley shares his favourite pearls of wisdom for coastline scenes
Mist opportunities! How to take top landscape photos in mist and fog
Video Feeling foggy? Mist can lead to stunning landscape photos - find out how to predict and prepare a foggy shoot
