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Photography Tips
More >Panorama Photography
Panoramas are a striking way to photograph a landscape, and are a lot of fun to shoot. Learn how to capture and stitch a successful panorama.
10 Top Photography Composition Rules
There are no fixed rules in photography, but there are guidelines which can often help you to enhance the impact of your photos.
Understanding Balance and Visual Weight in Photography
Balance is an important concept for achieving photos which feel well composed and visually appealing. Learn how to achieve it in your shots.
How to Use Leading Lines in Your Photos
Master the lines and curves in your images to guide the viewer's eye through the scene, adding depth and interest.
How to Photograph the Moon
Moon photography is harder than it seems. Use these tips to get your lighting, camera settings, and composition spot on for taking photos of the Moon.
Photographing Dramatic Skies
Skies can make for some truly stunning photos, and the best part is that they're always there. Learn how to capture their full potential.
Equipment
More >The 3 Best Lens Filters for Landscape Photography
Professional landscape photographers recommend 3 lens filters above all others - polarisers, graduated NDs, and warming filters. Find out why.
White Balance Explained
White balance sounds complicated, but it is actually very easy to understand, and can really bring out the best in your photos.
18 Stunning Examples of Slow Sync Flash Photos
Want to try slow sync flash photography but don't know where to start? Be inspired by this collection of amazing images.
Slow Sync Flash: The Ultimate Guide
Slow sync flash is a simple but powerful technique to enhance your flash photography. Learn what it is, when it's helpful and how to use it.
Using Focus Lock on Your Digital Camera
Sharp focusing is essential for a successful photograph. Use focus locking to help your camera get it spot on, and avoid blurred shots.
Standard Lenses
A standard lens has a similar angle of view to the human eye, giving photos a natural feel. They are versatile and produce excellent image quality.
Post-processing
More >Imitating a Graduated Neutral Density Filter in Photoshop
A graduated neutral density (ND) filter helps balance exposure levels between the sky and ground. Learn how to replicate the effect in Photoshop.
10 Ways to Digitally Improve Your Photos
Digital editing software allows us to remove unwanted objects, adjust colours, and touch up blemishes. Learn how to digitally improve your photos.
Creating a Vignette Effect in Photoshop
Vignetting, a darkening in the corners of a photo, is a popular creative effect. Discover how to add a vignette to an image using Photoshop.
Fixing the Keystone Effect Using Photoshop
Keystoning is where a building seems to lean backwards in a photo. It's distracting but can be easily fixed with Photoshop's Lens Correction tool.
Gritty Black and White in Photoshop
Learn how to turn your colour photos into gritty black and white urban shots using Photoshop.
Little Planet Photos: 5 Simple Steps to Making Panorama Worlds
Turn your panoramas into eye-catching miniature planets in minutes, using Photoshop or your favourite graphics editor.
