77 photography tips and tricks for taking pictures of anything By Phil Hall, Jeff Meyer Updated Learn new photography techniques – and master old ones – with this essential photographer's resource.
5 essential photography filters (and why you can't live without them!) By Jeff Meyer Updated Even though you can achieve many effects in Photoshop, here are five photography filters that no photographer should be without…
Bird photography tips: how to shoot pin-sharp pictures of birds of prey By Jeff Meyer Birds of prey are some of the most exciting wildlife subjects you'll ever photograph, but their fast movements and the bright sky behind them pose big obstacles for photographers.
How to photograph the Northern Lights By Jeff Meyer With this week's solar storm causing increased aurora borealis activity we turned to one of the foremost experts in aurora photography to tell us how to photograph the Northern Lights.
25 flower photography tips for beginners By Jeff Meyer Improve your spring photography with these 25 flower photography tips that show you everything from how to compose to how to set your camera.
Nikon D5500 vs D5300 vs D5200 vs D5100: 13 key differences you need to know By Jeff Meyer Which is the best Nikon DX camera for your needs? Our extensive Nikon D5500 vs D5300 vs D5200 vs D5100 comparison looks at what each camera can offer.
Nikon D750 vs D810 vs D610: 10 key differences you need to know By Jeff Meyer Nikon now has several full-frame DSLRs on the market - but which is the best one for you? We take a look at the key specs and differences between these three cameras in our Nikon D750 vs Nikon D810 vs Nikon D610 comparison.
Canon's cloud storage system finally goes live By Jeff Meyer Image storage, tagging and sharing platform available whatever camera is used
How to shoot fast-moving objects: free photography cheat sheet By Jeff Meyer It's not just the speed of your subject that counts, it's where you stand and the angle you shoot from. Discover how to shoot fast-moving objects like a pro with our new photography cheat sheet!
Double exposure portraits: a simple tutorial for making surrealist images By Jeff Meyer In this quick double exposure portrait tutorial we'll show you how to combine images with easy Blend mode effects to create striking, dream-like pictures.
Canon metering modes: how to get perfectly exposed images in any situation By Jeff Meyer Keep asking yourself what metering mode to use? Discover how to master metering to get perfectly exposed images in every situation. Here, with some help from our friends at the Canon magazine PhotoPlus, we show you what metering mode to use on your Canon DSLR.
Program Mode Explained: how to creatively shift aperture and shutter speed By Jeff Meyer We'll answer many of the common questions about what it is and how it works, as well as show you how to get more creative results by shifting the aperture and shutter speed.
18-55mm lenses: how to shoot stunning portraits using just your standard lens By Jeff Meyer How to take amazing people pictures using simple 18-55mm lenses and a reflector.
Nikon D3300 vs D3200 vs D3100: which camera should you choose? By Jeff Meyer How do you choose between Nikon's high-spec, affordable entry-level DSLRs? Find out in our Nikon D3300 vs D3200 vs D3100 comparison.
Nikon Coolpix S02 review By Jeff Meyer It's tiny and comes with new sensor and a flash, but has Nikon done enough to tempt the smartphone crowd?
How to focus a camera: set your AF mode, stay sharp and when to use manual By Jeff Meyer In this quick guide on how to focus a camera we answer all of the common questions many photographers have about setting the right AF mode and when to use manual focus.
Best photo editing tips for beginners: 18 quick fixes to common image problems By Jeff Meyer We've compiled 18 of the best photo editing tips and quick fixes for photographers who want to beat some of the common problems with colour, tone and composition.
Fuji SL1000 review By Jeff Meyer Fuji's SL1000 offers a staggering 50x zoom, raw capture and a host of advanced features for a good price. So how does it perform?
14 photo editing tips and tricks every landscape photographer must know By Jeff Meyer The best tips for landscape photography
How to process raw images the right way in Photoshop Elements By Jeff Meyer How to use Photoshop Elements to process raw images in Elements' Adobe Camera Raw editor.
DIY Photography Hacks: make a powerful macro lens with an empty toilet paper tube By Jeff Meyer We've covered a lot of clever techniques in our DIY Photography Hacks series, and this latest is one of our favourites - both because it's so simple and the effects are amazing! In our quick tutorial below we show you how to use an empty toilet paper tube as an extension to transform your 50mm standard lens into a powerful macro lens.
6 simple lighting setups for shooting portraits at home (plus free cheat sheet) By Jeff Meyer If you're looking to take your photography further you'll want to learn how to use off-camera flash. Here's how.
DIY Photography Hacks: soften pop-up flash with an empty milk carton By Jeff Meyer In the past we've showed you how to diffuse flash with foam and other materials… but let's face it, these can look a bit unsightly. In our latest DIY Photography Hacks post we'll show you how to use an empty milk carton as a more compact diffuser to soften pop-up flash.
How to process raw images the right way By Jeff Meyer Do you shoot in raw format but you're unsure how to edit your files effectively? Our latest Raw Tuesday post shows you how to process raw images the right way. This easy-to-follow primer for raw editing is all you need to feel more confident in the digital darkroom!
Photoshop Curves Tool: 6 techniques every photographer must know By Jeff Meyer The Photoshop Curves tool is one of the most powerful commands you have in the digital darkroom. But it can be intimidating to some. Here are 6 Photoshop Curves techniques every photographer should incorporate into their workflow.