Photography Techniques
From lens focal lengths and fill-flash to portraits, macro or stunning landscapes there are techniques for everyone. Learn how to use metering, considering composition and shoot everything from classic cars to derelict buildings. We also have 100s of easy to follow step by step photo editing tutorials.
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Use your creative eye to see shapes and use your camera to shoot them as silhouettes. Any subject that is surrounded by bright tones can easily appear as a silhouette so you'll have plenty of choices.
Combining a walk with photography can be the perfect combination when the weather is great so why not do your planning now so when you do fancy a stroll, you're ready to go.
A 'rust fix' may sound a little odd but when shot creatively, rust can produce some interesting macro shots. You'll find plenty of rust at quarry and mining museums but pipes, garages and other metal detail closer to home can just be as rusty, too.
Looking for a new photography subject/theme to photograph? Well head out with the theme 'old vs new' in your head and see what you can capture.
Want to take better beach photos? Well, we've got 12 tips to help you do just that so next time you're at the coast, your beach photos will stand out from the crowd.
See what there is to photograph in and around the hedgerows of the UK. In fact, if you have a hedge in your garden, you don't even need to venture very far as you'll find birds, insects and plenty of other photographic subjects close to home.
The next time you're at the coast and see a lighthouse, trying zooming in on detail with your telephoto lens to capture an image that's a bit different to the norm.
Dandelions might not be something Gardners are fans of but they can make an interesting subject for photographers who can give them a creative twist when photographing them.
Make the most of these lovely looking subjects and head out to photograph them today as they don't tend to stay around for very long and you'll want to photograph them looking their best.
Pick a location or just walk outside your house and see what interesting things there are to photograph a few minutes from your front door.
Here's a quick guide to keeping horizons horizontal every time you hit the shutter so you won't be disappointed when you get home and view your photos on a bigger screen.
Capturing mood in photography can be tricky, depending on what mood you're are wanting to portray so we've put together some handy hints and tips on creating mood in your photos to get you started.
