Technology
Tips and tricks about computing, printing and storage are perhaps some of the most vital insights there are. Here, you will see tips and tricks that will help to me your life easy in post-production, storing your work, printing and much more.
Read: What is… Firmware? [Video]
Firmware, photography guides, what is Read More10 February 2016
Read: A complete guide to setting up a new camera
New year, new camera? Whether it’s a compact, Compact System Camera (CSC) or a DSLR you’ll get much more out of it if you set it up correctly before you start using it. Here’s how you do it. Read More01 January 2016
Read: 5 reasons why printing will make you a better photographer
Photographers taking advantage of the latest quality printers and printing their work themselves have an advantage over those who aren’t. Here’s why… Read More17 November 2015
Read: Painting with light and long exposures
Light painting is a fun, creative and relatively inexpensive photographic activity that allows you to add something personal and unique to your photos, as well as help you learn more about your camera Read More04 November 2015
Read: What is a Teleconverter and How Do I Use It?
You can push your long lenses even longer with a teleconverter, but it pays to know what you’re doing first. Tom Mason runs through the basics of teleconverters. Read More08 September 2015
Read: How Polarising Filters Can Transform Your Photography
If you’ve only got room in your life for one filter, it should definitely be a polariser. Kirk Norbury explains why polarising filters are so useful, and how to get the best results from them… Read More20 August 2015
Read: Understanding Perspective
Flummoxed by focal lengths? Not sure how or why longer and shorter lenses affect the perspective of your images? Jon Tarrant explains it all. Read More08 August 2015
Read: Editorial: The five worst photography habits and how to kick them
Whether we’ve been taking pictures for 20 years or two months, we all have room for improvement. Geoff Harris has picked out five bad habits that could be holding us back. Read More08 June 2015
Read: How to organise an Adobe Lightroom workflow
Get better looking images in half the time by setting up a simple Lightroom workflow – Geoff Harris shows you how. Read More08 May 2015
Read: How to Back Up Your Photos
Landscape photographer Kirk Norbury explains how to back up images in the field and at home to ensure they're always safe. Read More17 April 2015
Read: What is… dynamic range?
You’ve probably heard of the terms dynamic range, wide dynamic range and high dynamic range (HDR) but what do they all mean? Matt Golowczynski explains dynamic range. Read More24 February 2015
Read: Wex Tips: Keep Your Camera Bag Clean [video]
Struggling to keep your photo kit dust-free? Jonathan shares a simple idea to help. Read More29 December 2014
Read: 10 tips for getting the most out of your graphics tablet
Automotive photographer Dom Romeny reveals 10 tips for getting maximum performance out of your graphics tablet. Read More12 December 2014
Read: What is… an anti-aliasing filter?
Anti-aliasing – or ‘low-pass’ – filters have long featured in digital cameras, but many recent models eschew these. Matt Golowczynski explains their pros and cons. Read More10 December 2014
Read: 8 Adobe Lightroom Power Secrets
Want to get more from Adobe Lightroom? These simple tips will speed up your workflow and give you greater confidence when using the software. Read More12 November 2014
Read: What is… inner focus?
Inner focus, or internal focus, may sound like a gimmick but it presents the photographer with a wealth of advantages. Matt Golowczynski explains why. Read More11 November 2014
Read: What is… bracketing?
Bracketing is a useful way to get the shot you want in camera, without recourse to editing in software. Matt Golowczynski explains when to use it. Read More04 November 2014
Read: A Guide To Intentional Camera Movement Photography
Kirk Norbury explains all you need to know about Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) photography. Read More01 November 2014
Read: What is… AE Lock and AF Lock?
Ever wonder what the Auto Exposure-Lock (AE-L) and Auto Focus-Lock (AF-L) controls do on your DSLR? We explain all... Read More31 October 2014
Read: How to use motion blur for more creative images
Moving subjects usually require fast shutter speeds but striking results can be had by doing the exact opposite too. Geoff Harris explains how to use motion blur for creative results. Read More12 October 2014