Photo Technique
Latest about Photo Technique
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How to
My 4 surefire tips for experimenting with macro photography
By Terry Sullivan Published
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HOW TO
I created custom camera bokeh by shaping my lens aperture – here's the DIY method
By Kim Bunermann Published
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Tutorial
I used macro bellows on my camera for the first time to photograph an extreme close-up. The results are breathtaking!
By Mike Harris Published
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Tutorial
I photographed flowers in a fish tank and added milk to create a smoke grenade effect. Here’s what happened…
By Wendy Evans Published
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Opinion
The Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps price hike is confusing, but could SAVE you money. BUT I think paying extra for exclusive AI tools might not be all bad
By Mike Harris Published
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Tutorial
I created a Photoshop Action to instantly ‘glow-up’ my landscapes when I’ve got no choice but to shoot JPEG
By Wendy Evans Published
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Tutorial
Use natural lighting effects to introduce drama to your macro photography scenes
By Digital Photographer Published
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Composition
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Tutorial
Photography composition: Enhance the drama and direct the viewer
By Kim Bunermann Published
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WHY SHOTS WORK
This wildlife photographer shoots award-winning images with an APS-C camera
By Kim Bunermann Published
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Why shots work
"The direction, shape, and type of guiding lines contribute to the mood of a photo"
By Kim Bunermann Published
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Tutorial
I think leading lines photography is easy to understand and easy to implement – here’s how to upgrade your compositions FAST
By Mike Harris Published
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VIDEO
Landscape photography composition: fill the frame with a wide angle lens
By Chris George Last updated
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Tutorial
Rule of thirds photography gets a bad rap, but I think it’s the best compositional technique for beginners to learn
By Mike Harris Published
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Why shots work
“My still-life photos are inspired by Old Masters and modern still-life paintings”
By Kim Bunermann Published
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Art of Seeing
“To consult the rules of composition before taking a photograph is like consulting the rules of gravity before going for a walk”
By Benedict Brain Published
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Tutorial
Dive into B&W color theory to get the best possible monochromatic photos
By Kim Bunermann Published
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Exposure
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OPINION
This is the ISO I use for 90% of my photos
By Dan Mold Published
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TUTORIAL
What is aperture in photography? The "f-number" is actually key to taking better photos
By Lauren Scott Last updated
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WHAT IS
What is exposure in photography?
By James Artaius Last updated
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camera basics
What is ISO in photography?
By James Artaius Published
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Tutorial
I need to change my camera settings FAST, exposure compensation saves me every time – here's how...
By Mike Harris Published
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Cheat sheet
Photography cheat sheet: What are f-stops and how to understand them
By Chris George Published
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HOW TO
Focus-stack your close-up photos the easy way with Nikon’s Focus Shift Shooting mode
By Matthew Richards Published
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How to
Focus peaking completely changed the way I use my Nikon camera, here’s how
By Mike Harris Published
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PHOTO OF THE DAY
Amazing 'tiger dance' photo was shot with pop-up flash and a slow shutter speed
By Mike Harris Published
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Lighting
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News
I never thought I'd want a light stand as much as I do the new Harlowe Rocket!
By Kalum Carter Published
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Hello, Mr Blue Sky: how a cheap backdrop gave me a ‘blue-sky thinking’ moment
By Matthew Richards Published
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News
Profoto launches a new light modifier promising "unparalleled accuracy and artistic flair"
By Kalum Carter Published
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Review
3 Legged Thing Luna light stand review: stand and deliver!
By Matthew Richards Published
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Opinion
I tried out Elinchrom’s new LED lights and they a MUST for photographers who are starting to shoot video
By Kalum Carter Published
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NEWS
These new Westcott strobes hide a feature that allows for multiple lighting patterns in seconds
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
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Tutorial
I broke ALL the rules to photograph this classic film noir portrait – harsh light and unflattering angles
By Wendy Evans Published
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Tutorial
I create mesmerizing light trail effects in my product photos just using my phone's torch
By Digital Photographer Published
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WHAT IS
What – and when – is golden hour photography?
By Adam Waring Published
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Photo Editing
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Opinion
The Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps price hike is confusing, but could SAVE you money. BUT I think paying extra for exclusive AI tools might not be all bad
By Mike Harris Published
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Tutorial
I created a Photoshop Action to instantly ‘glow-up’ my landscapes when I’ve got no choice but to shoot JPEG
By Wendy Evans Published
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VIDEO
Add atmospheric light rays to forest scenes with this simple combination of effects in Affinity Photo
By James Paterson Published
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News
Skylum buddies up with Google to deliver Luminar: Photo Editor for Android and ChromeOS – out now!
By Mike Harris Published
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Buying guide
The best photo organizing software in 2025
By Mike Harris Last updated
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News
Capture One showed me an early glimpse at new retouching tools – and I think it's a huge boon for portrait photographers
By Mike Harris Published
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HOW TO
I love tilt-shift photography, but instead of spending a fortune on lenses I do this
By Kim Bunermann Published
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Do we really need to replace the sky in your photos every time?
By Tom May Published
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Opinion
Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst, so stop putting watermarks on them!
By Jade Burrell Published
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More about Photo Technique
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Tutorial
Use natural lighting effects to introduce drama to your macro photography scenes
By Digital Photographer Published
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VIDEO
Add atmospheric light rays to forest scenes with this simple combination of effects in Affinity Photo
By James Paterson Published
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News
Skylum buddies up with Google to deliver Luminar: Photo Editor for Android and ChromeOS – out now!
By Mike Harris Published
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