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.
Improve your landscape photography with these 5 expert tips (video)
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
How to use Quick Mask Mode in Photoshop
7 mins
James Abbott
How to dodge and burn landscapes to beautiful effect
6 mins
James Abbott
Photo Series Spotlight - Türkiye - by Eren Çevik
5 mins
Philip Mowbray
How to find your perfect photography location
6-7 mins
Philip Mowbray
Editor's Picks: Top travel photography guides on Focus
4 mins
Philip Mowbray
5 top tips on getting creatively creepy photos for Halloween
5 mins
Philip Mowbray
5 stunning examples of portrait-orientated landscape photography
4 mins
Philip Mowbray
How to incorporate a vanishing point into your compositions - 5 beautiful examples
4 mins
Philip Mowbray
I challenged myself by using only a 27mm lens for landscapes (& really enjoyed it)
4 mins
Philip Mowbray
A beginner's guide to photographing reflections
5 - 6 mins
Jamie Carter
7 gorgeous misty scenes (and why Autumn is the ideal time to shoot them)
5 mins
Philip Mowbray
10 beautiful examples of Autumnal photography to get you inspired for the season
4 minutes
Philip Mowbray
Why you should point your camera towards the ground - 5 stunning examples
4 mins