CATEGORIES
Still Life Stories
Ashraful Arefin manipulates colour and light to create ethereal still life images that tell exciting stories about simple household objects
Toy stories
Simon Sweetman uses camera trickery and clever lighting to breathe life into plastic action figures
Good things come to those who wait
Discover how waiting for the right moment can net you the shots of your dreams
Get out of a photographic rut
Shooting the same type of image, of the same clients, in the same locations? All that gets boring – here’s why you should shake things up
Sticks and stones
Mike Harris talks constructive criticism and negative comments, and how both can be used to empower your work
Rework the obvious, obviously
If you run into creative roadblocks when shooting, try attacking the problem face on
Make a time-slice
James Paterson crafts a unique collage that shows the passage of time and teaches fundamental Photoshop layer skills
Shooting stars
Mike Harris shoots a sequence of starry images and blends them together in Photoshop to create sweeping star trails
Nikon SnapBridge
Mike Harris takes a look at SnapBridge, which can be used to remotely control your camera and instantly download images
Hide life
Patience is a key trait of the successful photographer, especially when in hiding
Heart-shaped bokeh
Mike Harris shows you how to transform bokeh into almost any shape you like using a homemade aperture disc
Dealing with disappointment
After a shoot, the mind can sometimes fixate on the shots that you didn’t take. How can photographers make sense of that sinking feeling?
Synthetic soft focus
Mike Harris applies a thin layer of petroleum jelly to an old UV filter and creates a dreamy soft-focus effect
Near death in paradise
Tropical beaches are a popular destination as they look so idyllic, just be careful that you don’t risk everything looking for paradise
Mud on the tyres
Once the first whistle sounds, Stuart Wing has precious few chances to capture the speed and power of the World Rally Championship
Get close to nature!
There’s a whole world of miniature environments out there right under your nose! Ross Hoddinott shows that you don’t need to travel far – or spend a fortune – to capture captivating close-ups…
Let's get physical
Are all your photos stuck on your hard drive? Mike Harris explains the many benefits of printing pictures at home…
Great light, great weather, great shoot
Pro photographer Olivia Bossert heads to the Lizard Peninsula, for a shoot in a luxurious manor house to create a narrative inspired by this incredible location
From photo to painting
James Paterson uses Photoshop CC’s Mixer Brush tool to transform any photograph into a unique digital painting
Build it and they will come
Finding ways to continue growing is an imperative part of being a photographer
Where eagles dare
Eric Esterle talks about the respect every photographer should have for wildlife and how he photographed bald eagles in Alaska
Rewrite the stars
Richard Tatti is a master night-time photographer who uses multiple exposures and light painting to form his astro artworks
The f-words for photographers
Faith, fear and fatigue: how to manage the many feelings of running a photography business
Project three: Essential gear skills - Fly me to the moon
Mike Harris shows you how to take one giant leap towards a stunning moon photo in just six small steps
LIGHT BOX
Our favourite Nikon images from Close-up Photographer of the Year
Project six: Photo Apps - The Photographer's Ephemeris
George Cairns demonstrates how to shoot a scene in the best light using The Photographer’s Ephemeris
Flower power
The sun is shining, the gardens are exploding in an abundance of colour, this is the day! Head out with your Nikon to take luscious pictures of nature’s spectacular displays with Edyta Rice
Domestifying photography
With the lockdown here to stay, it’s best to look at tasks and projects to keep yourself busy
Take advantage of isolation
Self isolation can be just what a photographer needs, in trying times or otherwise…
Colorado revisited
Landscape photographers are often encouraged to go back to locations they’ve previously visited, but is waiting 40 years too much?