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.
5 beautiful examples of silhouette photography (& why you should shoot silhouettes too)
4 minutes
Philip Mowbray
How to create and edit vertical panorama shots
7 minutes
James Abbott
Best street photography destinations in the world
4-5 mins
Kav Dadfar
10 brilliant examples of 'copy space' in photography composition
5 mins
Philip Mowbray
Top tips for taking vertical photos for the smartphone era
5-6 mins
Jamie Carter
A beginner's guide to photographing abandoned places
5-6 mins
Jamie Carter
5 photography trends you need to know about
4-5 mins
Jamie Carter
5 top tips for photographing historic buildings
4-5 mins
Jamie Carter
5 top tips for photographing ruins
4-5 mins
Jamie Carter
10 ancient monuments across the world (and how to photograph them)
5-6 mins
Jamie Carter
A beginner’s guide to underwater photography
6-7 mins
James Paterson
The most photogenic cultural festivals in the world
5-6 mins
Kav Dadfar
How to find unusual and off-the-beaten-track sites for photography
5-6 mins
Jamie Carter
10 stone circles and neolithic wonders in the U.K. (and how to photograph them)
5-6 mins
Jamie Carter
10 of the world’s best hidden gems for photographers
5-6 mins
Jamie Carter
A beginner's guide to steel wool photography
5-6 minutes
Jamie Carter
A travel photographer's ultimate guide to Iceland
6-7 minutes
Philip Mowbray
10 best cities in Asia for photography
7 minutes
Kav Dadfar
The 10 best cities in Europe for photography
5-6 minutes
Kav Dadfar
How to take incredible high-speed pet photos
6-7 minutes
James Paterson
7 ways to get creative on rainy days
6 minutes
James Abbott
How to shoot long exposures with Big Stopper filters
4 minutes
James Abbott
How to shoot outdoor photos that are perfect for wall art
5-6 minutes
Philip Mowbray
When, where and how to capture a meteor shower in 2022
6-7 minutes
Jamie Carter
When, where and how to photograph solar and lunar eclipses in 2022
7-8 minutes
Jamie Carter
How to photograph the occultation of Mars by the Moon
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
A beginner’s guide to photographing planets
7 - 8 minutes
Jamie Carter
Top tips for editing night photos in Lightroom
8 minutes
James Abbott
5 top tips for taking photos of planes
5 minutes
Jamie Carter
7 expert tips for better blue hour photography
5 minutes
James Abbott
Why you should take photos at sunrise and sunset - 7 top tips
6 minutes
James Abbott
4 creative ideas for your architecture photography
5 minutes
Anete Lusina
10 secret spots in the USA for nightscapes and astrophotography
5-6 minutes
Jamie Carter
5 top tips for taking creative photos of cars
5 minutes
Jamie Carter
10 iconic monuments in North America (and how and when to photograph them)
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
4 essential lenses for landscape photographers
5-6 minutes
James Abbott
How to shoot woodland images - a step-by-step guide
5 minutes
James Abbott
6 top tips for taking photos of star trails
6-7 minutes
Jamie Carter
6 ghost towns around the world (and how to photograph them)
6-7 minutes
Jamie Carter
5 mistakes in photography composition (and how to avoid them)
6 minutes
Philip Mowbray
5 of the best apps for drone flight planning
6-7 minutes
James Abbott
5 apps for better social media photos
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
5 ways to take photos of the night sky using your smartphone
7 minutes
Jamie Carter
5 expert tips for advancing your urban wildlife photography
6 minutes
Andrew Budziak
How to photograph urban wildlife - a beginner's guide
5-6 minutes
Andrew Budziak
Where to photograph urban wildlife - a location guide with Andrew Budziak
4 minutes
Andrew Budziak
How to make the best of unfavourable weather conditions in landscape photography
7 minutes
James Abbott
How to get the blurred foreground effect for your landscape photos
5 minutes
James Abbott
How to shoot long exposures with your smartphone
4 minutes
James Abbott
5 different sub-genres of landscape photography to try
2 minutes
Philip Mowbray
5 top tips for taking photos of trains
5 minutes
Jamie Carter
10 must-visit destinations in Europe for landscape photographers
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
5 spectacular subjects for springtime photography
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
How to focus stack landscape images
11 minutes
James Abbott
How to capture stunning landscape shots without a tripod
6 minutes
James Abbott
5 apps for all photographers
7 minutes
Jamie Carter
How to shoot and edit snowy winter landscapes
5 minutes
James Abbott
10 Lesser-known spots in the UK for stunning landscape and seascape photography
7 minutes
Philip Mowbray
Editor's Pick: Top landscape photography articles of 2021 on Focus
3 minutes
Philip Mowbray
10 lesser-known destinations in North America for stunning landscape photography
7 minutes
Jamie Carter
How to use foreground interest effectively
5 minutes
James Abbott
10 top cities in North America for photography
11 minutes
Kav Dadfar
How to shoot low angle landscapes and cityscapes
5 minutes
James Abbott
How to get close and shoot wide for more dramatic landscapes & seascapes
4 minutes
James Abbott
6 top tips on how to take minimalist photographs
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
10 tips for environmental portraits
6 minutes
James Paterson
How to work a location to get the most out of your landscape shoots
7 minutes
James Abbott
Macro photography and mental health – part II - tips and technique
7 minutes
Paul Williams
How to photograph beautiful autumn landscapes
6 minutes
James Abbott
8 fleeting natural events to photograph
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
Macro photography and mental health; think small
8 minutes
Paul Williams
10 must-visit destinations in North America for landscape photographers
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
5 ways to photograph castles, monuments and ancient ruins
5 minutes
Jamie Carter
10 must-visit destinations in the UK for landscape photographers
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
10 tips for boosting landscapes in Lightroom
6 minutes
James Paterson
5 expert tips for travel photography
7 minutes
Jamie Carter
What you should pack (and how to pack light) for travel photography
7 minutes
Jamie Carter
10 top tips for stunning coastal photography
7 minutes
James Paterson
5 top tips for street photography with your smartphone
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
How to photograph satellites from SpaceX, the ISS and China’s new space station
7 minutes
Jamie Carter
6 incredible atmospheric phenomena and how and when to photograph them
8 minutes
Jamie Carter
5 top tips and techniques for photographing clouds
7 minutes
Jamie Carter
6 top tips for street photography at night
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
How to photograph the Perseid meteor shower
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
How to photograph landscapes at night
7 minutes
Jamie Carter
5 Top tips for photographing summer landscapes
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
A beginner’s guide to mountain photography - 6 expert tips
7 minutes
Jamie Carter
How to photograph cities at night - 6 top tips
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
How to photograph your pets - 10 top tips for brilliant shots
5 minutes
James Paterson
How to photograph the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse
7 minutes
Jamie Carter
How to photograph waterfalls
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
How to photograph the desert - a beginner's guide
6 minutes
Jamie Carter
How to take photos at night - a beginner's guide
5 minutes
Jamie Carter
A beginner’s guide to drone photography - part 3 - getting the shots
6 minutes
Angela Nicholson
Why you should have a 'home patch' for your photography
5 minutes
Jeremy Flint
A beginner's guide to photographing wild places
8 minutes
Jeremy Flint
How to photograph the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse
7 minutes
Jamie Carter
7 essential composition tips for landscape photography (and what to avoid)
7 minutes
Kav Dadfar
Beginner’s guide to drone photography - part 2 - preparing to fly
5 minutes
Angela Nicholson
Beginner’s guide to drone photography - part 1 - staying legal
6 minutes
Angela Nicholson