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Owl Be Seeing You

Gary Davis wanted to make owls the star of his latest wildlife portrait series. Instead of winging it, he chose to carefully control the light…

The Helicopter View

Aviation photographer Lloyd Horgan joins the Canadian military on a peacekeeping operation in the war-torn African country of Mali…

Landscapes Masterclass

From preparation to post-processing, Chris Rutter is your all knowing guide to shooting your best-ever landscape images.

In Search Of Tulips And Windmills

Tom Mackie decides to fly out to the gorgeous Netherlands and shoot some of the thousands of windmills that can be found there.

Welcome To The Jungle

Shoot safari images – in a wildlife park! Adam Waring shows you how to get shots of lions and cheetahs that look as if they were taken on the savannah…

What Is The Histogram?

What is the histogram, how does it work? Jason Parnell-Brookes shows you what the histogram does, and how to interpret it for better photos

Tom Mason

Whether he’s photographing otters in Cork, or ocelots in the Amazon, Tom Mason likes to bring out his inner geek. Keith Wilson hears about his love of camera traps and why he will never part with his 300mm f/2.8…

The Mondrian Effect

Borrow from the famous painter and explore the endlessly interesting world of Mondrian.

Separate Boxes

Dividing boxes in shots can add a simple layer of interest.

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…

Super Sharp

Smart Photography reviewed the OM System OM 1 Mark II camera last month. If you haven’t read the review, please do so.

Nikon Z6III Firmware Enhances Image Verification

Nikon Corporation is developing new firmware for its Z6III full frame mirrorless camera, which will introduce a feature called Content Credentials, compliant with the standards established by the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA).

World's lightest AFcompatible zoom lens

Panasonic has introduced the new LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.56.3 lens, touted as the world’s smallest and lightest zoom lens, weighing approximately 155g (0.34lb).

G900SE II: A durable digital camera?

RICOH has released the G900SE II, a rugged digital camera designed for challenging environments.

Fujifilm debuts XF500 mm F/5.6 lens

Fujifilm has announced the launch of its new FUJINON XF500 mm F/5.6 R LM OIS WR lens, a super-telephoto model designed to meet the needs of outdoor content creators, wildlife enthusiasts, and sports photographers.