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Photography Tips
More >49 Beautiful Heart Shaped Bokeh Photos
Shaped bokeh is a fantastic way to add an extra creative touch to your photos. Check out these amazing, inspiring examples of heart shaped bokeh.
How to Photograph Sculpture
Use these techniques to photograph sculptures in a new, interesting way, and learn how to inject a bit of your personality into your shots.
Stunning Staircase Photography
Staircases are full of features which make for intriguing photographs, such as leading lines, symmetry, patterns, and interesting shapes.
Jewelry Photography Tips
Jewelry photography is notoriously tricky, but is an interesting subject to explore. Find out how to avoid the pitfalls to snap some stunning shots.
How to Take Stunning Zoom Burst Photos
Add motion and an abstract feel to your photos using the zoom blur technique. Learn what it is and how to achieve it.
3 Portrait Composition Tips for Framing Your Subject Perfectly
Move beyond simple snapshots and learn how to capture more engaging, interesting portrait photos with these essential composition tips.
Equipment
More >Camera Lenses
A good quality camera lens is essential for capturing sharp, detailed photos. There are dozens available, to suit every subject and budget.
What is a "Stop" of Exposure in Photography?
Exposure is controlled by shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed. "Stops" let you directly compare and swap these to produce the image you want.
Crop Factor Explained
Crop factor is the ratio of a camera sensor's size to a 35mm film frame. Use it to calculate effective focal lengths and compare lenses between DSLRs.
Shutter Speed: A Beginner's Guide
Shutter speed is a great tool for perfecting exposure, controlling blurring, and creating interesting effects. Discover what it is and how to use it.
Using Focus Lock on Your Digital Camera
Sharp focusing is essential for a successful photograph. Use focus locking to help your camera get it spot on, and avoid blurred shots.
White Balance Explained
White balance sounds complicated, but it is actually very easy to understand, and can really bring out the best in your photos.
Post-processing
More >Fixing the Keystone Effect Using Photoshop
Keystoning is where a building seems to lean backwards in a photo. It's distracting but can be easily fixed with Photoshop's Lens Correction tool.
EXIF Data Explained
Learn everything you need to know about EXIF metadata - what it is, ways to view and edit it, and how you can use it to improve your photography.
Imitating a Graduated Neutral Density Filter in Photoshop
A graduated neutral density (ND) filter helps balance exposure levels between the sky and ground. Learn how to replicate the effect in Photoshop.
Creating a Vignette Effect in Photoshop
Vignetting, a darkening in the corners of a photo, is a popular creative effect. Discover how to add a vignette to an image using Photoshop.
Little Planet Photos: 5 Simple Steps to Making Panorama Worlds
Turn your panoramas into eye-catching miniature planets in minutes, using Photoshop or your favourite graphics editor.
10 Ways to Digitally Improve Your Photos
Digital editing software allows us to remove unwanted objects, adjust colours, and touch up blemishes. Learn how to digitally improve your photos.
