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Retouching Masterclass

James Paterson teaches you how to enhance your portraits with a combination of simple Photoshop skills and our fantastic free actions.

Low-light Portraits

Jason Parnell-Brookes joins Nikon School UK in the bright lights of London, armed with off-camera flash for a masterclass in low-light portraits.

Due Diligence

Keeping your eyes open for ways to turn the unoriginal into the unique is a tough skill that needs constant work.

Hidden Assets

Be aware of history to open a whole new world of opportunities.

Don't Believe The Official Line

What you’re told might not always be the truth, so do not be afraid to dig further down.

Master Your Nikon Lenses

The kit lens that came with your Nikon is great for getting started, but to make the most of your photography you’ll need to explore the many and varied lenses available. Jason Parnell-Brookes and Adam Waring explain…

Raw Editing With Affinity Photo

James Paterson demonstrates how to enhance landscapes with Serif’s Affinity photo

Give Film-era Photos A New Lease Of Life

Got an attic-full of old negatives and slides from the film days? Adam Waring shows you how to incorporate them into your digital library with a scanner

Capture The Cosmos

Sick of star trails? Jason Parnell-Brookes shows you how to photograph the Milky Way galaxy with nothing more than a tripod and a wide-angle lens

Blend In A Point Of Interest

James Paterson shows how to add a focal point using masks, blends and simple selection tricks

0 Golden Secrets Of Great Summer Photography

Get set for sun! Chris George reveals 10 of his favourite photo tips for getting great shots during the longest days of the year – at home or abroad.

What's Manual Focus All About?

Manual focus is not just still alive in an era of more sophisticated autofocus – it is being reborn.

Shooting Better Photos On Your Phone

Do you know the best angles to shoot from? Want to learn how to frame a shot properly on your phone or how to work with natural lighting? Our phone camera expert reveals all…

How To...Shoot The Impossible

James Paterson shows you how to combine three images into one to create a trick mirror-image 

How To Take Better Travel Photos

Tiny features can often turn a good travel shot into a macro wonder. But the devil is not only in the detail, it’s in the lighting, too 

How To Take Better Travel Photos

How do you take lunar photos? Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year judge Dr Marek Kukula (right) and astronomer Tom Kerss shoot for the moon…

The Best Google Phone Yet, But Not Perfect

The 2024 Pixels mark a significant shift from their predecessors, as the Pixel 9 series positions itself as Google’s flagship for the AI era. Unlike compact AI devices such as the Humane Ai Pin or Rabbit r1, the new Pixels serve as an interface to Gemini, Google’s advanced AI model.

Capturing Mumbai's Soul in His First Photobook

I am a photographer and filmmaker based in Mumbai. My photography journey began with my dad, Melwyn Dsouza, who first introduced me to the art of using his Nikon FM2, and shooting on film. Eventually, I transitioned to using digital SLRs.

EISA MAESTRO CONTEST RESULTS

The results of EISA's Maestro International Photography Contest for 2024-25 have been declared. The theme for the year was 'Sports and Games.' SP congratulates all the winners.

Buying A New Camera

So, you've finally decided to get yourself a new camera. Hope you have taken your spouse's permission!

Nikkor 28-135mm Power Zoom leak sparks excitement

Earlier this year, Nikon made headlines by acquiring cinema camera manufacturer Red, a move that hinted at the company’s potential entry into the cinema market.

World's first optical exchange AF lens

Samyang has announced a groundbreaking innovation in lens technology: the world’s first Optical Exchange AF Lens.

Super Prime!

Sigma is the largest independent lens manufacturer in Japan and has over 18 % of the Japanese market. It is unique because all Sigma lenses are developed and manufactured in Japan.

Mini Wonder

Panasonic made a tepid start with the S1 in the full-frame market. However, the situation changed rapidly with the launch of the S 5 II and S 5 II X.

FROZEN LANDSCAPES OF LADAKH

Wildlife and nature photographer Kedar Bhide takes us on an epic journey through freezing Ladakh winters

EISA Awards 2024-25

EISA, the Expert Imaging and Sound Association has revealed the winners of its 2024-2025 Awards and being the sole representative of EISA in India, Smart Photography is pleased to bring you the results in real-time.

Nikon hints at incorporating RED video tech

Nikon’s recent acquisition of cinema camera giant RED has sparked speculation about the integration of RED’s advanced video technology into Nikon’s future camera models.

Sirui's new tripod launched at an affordable price

Sirui has launched a new tripod designed for professional videographers and photographers, priced at $499.

7Artisans launches 35mm f/1.4 Mark III lens

Chinese lens manufacturer 7Artisans has launched a completely redesigned 35mm f/1.4 Mark III lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

LIGHTROOM CLASSIC AND LIGHTROOM

In a repeat of the well-known saga of a famous soft drink company's naming confusion, Adobe introduced a new product that took the name of an established one and gave the latter a new name. If you found that confusing, then you are not alone!