Guides & Articles to Improve Your Photography

Focus is the world’s leading resource for aspiring photographers. Every guide is specially commissioned by Picfair & written by selected experts in their field. Which means - unlike elsewhere - you only get the very best advice the world has to offer, all in one place.

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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.

4 essential lenses for landscape photographers

James Abbott

How to shoot woodland images - a step-by-step guide

James Abbott

6 top tips for taking photos of star trails

Jamie Carter

6 ghost towns around the world and how to photograph them

Jamie Carter

5 mistakes in photography composition (and how to avoid them)

Philip Mowbray

5 of the best apps for drone flight planning

James Abbott

5 apps for better social media photos

Jamie Carter

5 ways to take photos of the night sky using your smartphone

Jamie Carter

5 expert tips for advancing your urban wildlife photography

Andrew Budziak

How to photograph urban wildlife - a beginner's guide

Andrew Budziak

Where to photograph urban wildlife - a location guide with Andrew Budziak

Andrew Budziak

How to make the best of unfavourable weather conditions in landscape photography

James Abbott

How to get the blurred foreground effect for your landscape photos

James Abbott

How to shoot long exposures with your smartphone

James Abbott

5 different sub-genres of landscape photography to try

Philip Mowbray

5 top tips for taking photos of trains

Jamie Carter

10 must-visit destinations in Europe for landscape photographers

Jamie Carter

5 spectacular subjects for springtime photography

Jamie Carter

How to focus stack landscape images

James Abbott

How to capture stunning landscape shots without a tripod

James Abbott

5 apps for all photographers

Jamie Carter

How to shoot and edit snowy winter landscapes

James Abbott

10 Lesser-known spots in the UK for stunning landscape and seascape photography

Philip Mowbray

Editor's Pick: Top landscape photography articles of 2021 on Focus

Philip Mowbray

10 lesser-known destinations in North America for stunning landscape photography

Jamie Carter

How to use foreground interest effectively

James Abbott

10 top cities in North America for photography

Kav Dadfar

How to shoot low angle landscapes and cityscapes

James Abbott

How to get close and shoot wide for more dramatic landscapes & seascapes

James Abbott

How to take minimalist photographs - 6 top tips

Jamie Carter

10 tips for environmental portraits

James Paterson

How to work a location to get the most out of your landscape shoots

James Abbott

Macro photography and mental health – part II - tips and technique

Paul Williams

How to photograph beautiful autumn landscapes

James Abbott

8 fleeting natural events to photograph

Jamie Carter

Macro photography and mental health; think small

Paul Williams

10 must-visit destinations in North America for landscape photographers

Jamie Carter

How to photograph castles, monuments and ancient ruins

Jamie Carter

10 must-visit destinations in the UK for landscape photographers

Jamie Carter

10 tips for boosting landscapes in Lightroom

James Paterson

5 expert tips for travel photography

Jamie Carter

What you should pack (and how to pack light) for travel photography

Jamie Carter

10 top tips for stunning coastal photography

James Paterson

5 top tips for street photography with your smartphone

Jamie Carter

How to photograph satellites from SpaceX, the ISS and China’s new space station

Jamie Carter

6 incredible atmospheric phenomena and how and when to photograph them

Jamie Carter

Top tips and techniques for photographing clouds

Jamie Carter

6 top tips for street photography at night

Jamie Carter

How to photograph the 2021 Perseid meteor shower

Jamie Carter

How to photograph landscapes at night

Jamie Carter

5 Top tips for photographing summer landscapes

Jamie Carter

A beginner’s guide to mountain photography - 6 expert tips

Jamie Carter

How to photograph cities at night - 6 top tips

Jamie Carter

How to photograph your pets - 10 top tips for brilliant shots

James Paterson

How to photograph the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse

Jamie Carter

How to photograph waterfalls

Jamie Carter

How to photograph the desert - a beginner's guide

Jamie Carter

A beginner's guide to night photography

Jamie Carter

A beginner’s guide to drone photography - part 3 - getting the shots

Angela Nicholson

Why you should have a 'home patch' for your photography

Jeremy Flint

A beginner's guide to photographing wild places

Jeremy Flint

How to photograph the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse

Jamie Carter

7 essential composition tips for landscape photography

Kav Dadfar

Beginner’s guide to drone photography - part 2 - preparing to fly

Angela Nicholson

Beginner’s guide to drone photography - part 1 - staying legal

Angela Nicholson

10 expert tips for improving your street photography

Kav Dadfar

How to photograph food at home

Jeremy Flint

How to use your smartphone to take incredible photos through a telescope

Jamie Carter

How to take better architectural photographs: 9 top tips

Jonathan Reid

Introduction to wildlife photography: part 3

Tom Mason

Introduction to wildlife photography: part 2

Tom Mason

How to photograph seascapes

Christian Høiberg

How to photograph landscapes in winter

Christian Høiberg

How to photograph the aurora

Jamie Carter

How to create beautiful black & white photos

James Paterson

7 practical tips for photographing the city

Kav Dadfar

Introduction to wildlife photography: part 1

Tom Mason

7 quick tips for stunning portraits

Kav Dadfar

5 expert tips for photographing the Milky Way

Jamie Carter

11 top tips for cinematic photos

James Paterson

5 top tips for photographing the Moon

Jamie Carter

A beginner's guide to astrophotography

Jamie Carter

A beginner's guide to macro photography

Jaymes Dempsey

How to correct perspective in architecture photography

Jonathan Reid

How to shoot the blue hour

Jeremy Flint

Understanding the 7 formal elements of photography

Philip Mowbray

5 tips for shooting images for wall art

Philip Mowbray

Tips for shooting the golden hour

Christian Høiberg

How to shoot long exposures

Jeremy Flint

Introduction to landscape photography: the dos & don'ts

Christian Høiberg