Photography by subject

From portrait and landscape, to macro, architecture and more... Take a deeper look into the myriad of subjects and genres in photography with our specialist guides.
How to get access to unique places for your photography
10 mins
Philip Mowbray
Open for Entries: Historic Photographer of the Year Competition
4 mins
Picfair
Photography etiquette guide: 8 essential tips for taking images in public spaces
5 mins
Philip Mowbray
Photo Series Spotlight - Pinhole photography by Will Gudgeon
5 mins
Philip Mowbray
VIDEO: How to be a more ethical and responsible landscape photographer
14 mins
Murray Livingston
How I got that shot: My first attempt at photographing the aurora borealis
8 mins
Philip Mowbray
VIDEO: A beginner's guide to ICM (intentional camera movements) photography
Murray Livingston
VIDEO: How to use Masks in Lightroom to balance your images (and how to upload them to your Picfair Store)
12 mins
Murray Livingston
VIDEO: The 7 formal elements of photography explained
5 mins
Picfair
How to plan the perfect photography weekend - 5 top tips
Philip Mowbray
VIDEO: Photographing Glencoe - Seeing Beyond the Icons
15 mins
Murray Livingston
5 simple approaches to alternative landscape photography
3 - 4 mins
Philip Mowbray
Series Spotlight - Photographing birds by Alan Grant
8 - 9 mins
Philip Mowbray
VIDEO: Improve your landscape photography with these 5 expert tips
15 mins
Murray Livingston
Full Moon calendar 2023: when, where and how to photograph a magical moonrise
7-8 mins
Jamie Carter
Chasing shadows: top tips on how to use shadows in your compositions
4-5 mins
Jamie Carter
Six photography projects for winter
6-7 mins
Jamie Carter
2022 Round-up - Our favourite outdoor photography guides of the year
4 mins
Philip Mowbray
Astrophotography calendar 2023: the celestial events you need to capture
5-6 mins
Jamie Carter
10 alternative ways to photograph Christmas
4 mins
Philip Mowbray
A beginner’s guide to sports photography
6-7 mins
James Paterson
Top tips for photographing ancient Egypt: when and where to go and how to get great images
6-7 mins
Jamie Carter
7 sublime winter shots to get you inspired for the upcoming season
3 mins
Philip Mowbray
10 bucket list photography destinations and trips
6-7 mins
Jamie Carter