Jeff Meyer

In this tutorial we'll show you how to transform the cover from a simple case of blank CDs into the perfect rain guard for your lens.

Ever wondered why some backgrounds are pin-sharp and others are out of focus? This is what's called deep depth of field and shallow depth of field. Find out how to take full control of this in-camera photography effect and answer any lingering questions you may have.

Hyperfocal distance is a neat camera tricks for times when your camera struggles to autofocus in difficult lighting conditions.

Want to boost your chances of achieving a polished, professional look? we show you how to make two simple, yet versatile, lighting accessories from common kitchen items.

In our latest photo editing tutorial we show you a simple method to restore old photos using Photoshop's many tools and filters. Master this simple technique and soon you will be able to rescue all of your old family pictures and vintage prints.

Bracketing your exposures is one of the best and easiest ways to ensure you can produce images with a high dynamic range and bags of detail.

we show you a very simple way to make a lightbox for your still life photography by hanging common greaseproof paper from a window.

The key night photography settings you should use in order to get pictures with real impact.

Knowing how much of your scene you can capture at each lens' focal length is a conundrum every photographer has come up against.

In the latest instalment of our DIY Photography Hacks series we show you a simple way to reduce camera shake by using a bag lentils to create a nice support for your camera at low angles.

When shooting sports photography and fast-moving action, there are several basic things you can do and also other settings that can transform your hit rate.

Here at Digital Camera World we're not afraid of courting controversy. OK, maybe we are a little bit, which is why we thought it was time to be bold. We've interviewed a number of famous photographers over the years and been inspired by each of them, but as many readers often ask us… "who are the best photographers of all time?" We put on our thinking caps and took a stab it. Following lots of coffee and some heated arguments, we agreed on a list of the 55 best photographers of all time. In the history of the world. Ever. Definitely.

Find out how to get your photos published in magazines. In this post we'll take you through the best way to get your photos published in magazines. We'll tell you how to make the right approach, offer tips to improve your chances, identify some common mistakes and, finally, answer the all-important question of 'what will I be paid'?

Do you struggle with finding the best shutter speeds when shooting unfamiliar subject matter?

It may sound complex and mathematical, but following the Rule of Thirds in photography is a simple way of improving photo composition.

Sometimes you can’t avoid shooting a subject in front of a background that’s not particularly interesting, and one way of making such backdrops less distracting is to shoot with a wide aperture setting, creating a shallow depth of field to blur the background and let the eye focus on your subject. Alternatively you can make a Photoshop cut-out of the person and drop them into a more interesting setting! To do this you will need to use Photoshop’s tools to select, copy and paste a person into a more attractive location. However, creating a convincing composite can be a challenge, especially if the subject is standing against a detailed background.

Are you left confused by your digital camera's metering mode function? Not for long...

Our infographic looks at how aperture, focus distance and focal length will affect what appears sharp in your images.

Knowing when to use spot metering is one of the questions we often hear from photographers who are struggling to get accurate exposures. The default matrix, or multi-segment, metering on most digital cameras is accurate and reliable in most shooting situations. However, if you’re shooting into the light or against a light or dark background, the results can be under- or overexposed. It’s not always easy to get the exact light level you want using exposure compensation. For complete control, use spot metering. Instead of taking several readings all over the subject, your camera's spot meter takes one from a tiny area of the subject. Spot metering requires a little more effort than matrix metering but can give much better results.

For this infographic in our ongoing photography cheat sheet series, we decided to tackle some of the more challenging aspects of shooting landscape photography.