How to set up your own home studio
Get creative with flash photography at home and learn how to shoot stunning portraits on a budget.
Whether you want to shoot landscapes in overcast conditions, portraits using window light or fireworks at night, these lighting tips and techniques will help you achieve the desired results.
Get creative with flash photography at home and learn how to shoot stunning portraits on a budget.
Use everyday items to make your own softbox for diffused lighting, spotlight tube for focused light, and beanbag to steady your camera.
Learn how to use slow shutter speed to capture the smooth movement of the water or the light trails with those simple tips.
Learn how to combine multiple images of the same scene and capture the detail in the lightest and darkest elements of a photo.
Discover how to adjust the amount of light in your images, to give your photos a new look.
From the best camera settings to including your family and friends in the frame, here’s how to photograph the joy and magic of fireworks.
You don’t need specialist equipment to paint with light, it just takes a little bit of practice. Find out how to get creative with light at night.
Knowing how to use light to your advantage can make a big difference to your photos – and you don’t need to buy new equipment to see the results.
Twilight and nightfall are magical times: festivals come alive, the mood of a city shifts gear, and photographic opportunities abound.
Dazzling displays often light up our night skies. Here’s how to set your camera to capture firework images worth remembering.
From the rich colours to the soft golden sunlight and early morning mist, autumn is a beautiful season. Read our top tips for taking your autumnal photography to the next level.
Low light photographer Nige Levanterman specialises in capturing the energy of colourful cityscapes. Discover how he mixes long exposures and bright lights to create dynamic, illuminated stories.
"I pay special attention to the light and use it to put the focus on the main characters.” Nelson Lourenço talks about his photography techniques and his distinctive style.
Clive Booth is known for his distinctive style: selective focus in natural, available light, which gives his work an atmospheric, ethereal quality. We asked him how light has shaped his photography.
Capturing that perfect photo at night requires thought and experimentation. We’ve pulled together some tips to help you get the best shots at night.
Film director and producer Sébastien Devaud is passionate about images. We caught up with him to get some tips on making the most of winter light in stills and video.
Catherine Lacey Dodd shoots beautifully hued portraits in stunning locations. Here, she shares the beauty of natural light and why planning is key when it comes to making the most of the environment.
With personalised content, challenges and inspiration to guide you along your photography journey, our Photo Companion app is the perfect partner for any visual storyteller.
Get to grips with the basics of photography, including how to master composition and exposure.
Learn how to find light in the darkness with these easy-to-master techniques.
Our tips and techniques for close-up photography will take your macro photography skills to the next level.
Want to start your own vlog? Discover expert tips and techniques and learn how to get amazing results from the best kit for the job.
Before you shout 'Action!', learn how to make your story come to life with our filming tips and techniques.
Tips to help you enjoy the timeless sense of style that black and white photography brings.
Discover how perfect composition can transform an average shot into a masterpiece.
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