March 15, 2021
Get great shots in any weather
Don’t let the damp, cold and windy conditions put you off enjoying the great outdoors, despite the quirks of the UK climate. We speak to four pros who use the weather to their advantage and…
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Technique
Photography tips and techniques from professionals and industry experts to help you continue improving your work.
Whether you’re looking for wildlife photography tips or more interested in portrait photography, our articles and guides will help spark ideas for experimentation, guide you on how to capture the best light and point you in the direction of photography projects to boost your portfolio.
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March 5, 2021
How to create vertical panoramas with drones
Bored of landscape-format drone photography and bleached-out skies? Discover how to capture and create vertical HDR panoramic images
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March 3, 2021
Street photography in lockdown
When street photographers are faced with an empty lockdown landscape, a new approach is necessary. Nick Turpin reveals how he's been using lockdown for creative inspiration
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March 3, 2021
Fight or flight: get great garden bird shots this lockdown
It can be hard to get out at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can't get stunning shots of bird behaviour at home - including spectacular bird fights
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February 23, 2021
What’s up Doc – how this analogue obsessive saved Polaroid
A new movie tells the story of how an eccentric Austrian entrepreneur, 'Doc' Kaps, saved the last Polaroid factory and helped revive the brand. We meet the great man, who's a champion of all things…
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February 23, 2021
Our best-ever black & white tips
There is still time to enter the black & white round in our major APOY contest, so we share nine simple tips, tricks and ideas to improve your monochrome photography
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February 10, 2021
Save money and get great lighting effects with these easy DIY hacks
You don’t need to spend a fortune to make great photos. Ian Pack and Rich Sibley share their favourite hacks utilising materials available from DIY and hobby stores
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February 6, 2021
Taking landscapes around floodlit soccer grounds
Ian Hughes shoots the landscapes around floodlit football club grounds. We find out more about his motivations and approach - with matches taking place without crowds, you might be able to try it yourself
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February 4, 2021
Why this top violinist turned to photography when his career was cut short
When Ivor Ottley was forced to end his music career prematurely, and was then rocked by health issues and bereavement, nature photography became a solace and a healer. He's also doing well in competitions -…
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February 3, 2021
How to start a camera collection
Discover the basics of starting a camera collection, with practical advice and buying tips - it's a great project for the lockdown as you can often shop online. Vintage camera expert John Wade is your…
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February 2, 2021
Kevin Cummins: shooting punk, Joy Division, Oasis, Blur and many more
"I never liked music photography much" - so says famous music photographer Kevin Cummins, who's taken iconic shots of Joy Division, The Smiths, Oasis, Blur and Pulp. He reveals more in a fascinating interview to…
