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.
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
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