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Just getting started in photography and want to get to grips with the basics? We’ve got you covered with our tips and tutorials, especially curated for beginners.
How to photograph castles, monuments and ancient ruins
Photography by subject
10 must-visit destinations in the UK for landscape photographers
Inspiration
How to change colours in your images using Adjustment Layers in Photoshop
Video
How to use dodge and burn to create dramatic portraits in Photoshop
Video
How to merge photos to HDRs in Adobe Lightroom
Video
The best way to boost colour in your photos using Adobe Lightroom
Video
How to sharpen your photos the right way in Lightroom
Video
10 tips for boosting landscapes in Lightroom
Photography by subject
How to correctly level the horizon in your photos
Technique
5 expert tips for travel photography
Photography by subject
Explained: full-frame vs. crop sensors
Photography gear
What you should pack (and how to pack light) for travel photography
Photography gear
10 top tips for stunning coastal photography
Inspiration
5 top tips for street photography with your smartphone
Photography by subject
How to create a photo essay
Business of photography
How to make the most of your camera lenses - 10 top tips
Photography gear
How to pitch your photography to a publisher
Business of photography
How to photograph satellites from SpaceX, the ISS and China’s new space station
Photography by subject
How to streamline your post-production screen time
Editing and post-production
6 incredible atmospheric phenomena and how and when to photograph them
Photography by subject
Top tips and techniques for photographing clouds
Photography by subject
A beginner’s guide to ‘bokeh’ background blur
Technique
6 top tips for street photography at night
Photography by subject
How to photograph the 2021 Perseid meteor shower
Photography by subject
How to find unusual camera angles for your photography
Inspiration
How to photograph landscapes at night
Photography by subject
Top tips for photographing summer landscapes
Photography by subject
How to add atmospheric flare effects to your photos in Adobe Photoshop
Video
Focus stacking masterclass in Adobe Photoshop
Video
How to master Range Masking in Adobe Lightroom
Video
How to master keywording (tagging) and metadata for your images using Adobe Lightroom
Video
How to fix underexposed photos using Adobe Lightroom
Video
The best hidden Lightroom tricks
Editing and post-production
Common photo editing pitfalls, and how to avoid them
Editing and post-production
A beginner’s guide to mountain photography - 6 expert tips
Photography by subject
How to create and prepare photos for commercial use
Business of photography
How to photograph cities at night - 6 top tips
Photography by subject
How to photograph your pets - 10 top tips for brilliant shots
Inspiration
How to photograph the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse
Technique
How to photograph waterfalls
Inspiration
How to photograph the desert - a beginner's guide
Photography by subject
A beginner's guide to night photography
For beginners
How to find and develop your unique photographic style
Business of photography
A beginner’s guide to drone photography - part 3 - getting the shots
Photography by subject
How to apply enhancements to your smartphone images with Lightroom for mobile
Editing and post-production
Photoshop layers for beginners
Editing and post-production
How to use Photoshop's Super Resolution feature
Editing and post-production
How to use the Lightroom catalog system to organize your photos
Editing and post-production
How to give your images an analogue film look in Affinity Photo
Editing and post-production
Why you should have a 'home patch' for your photography
For beginners
10 editing trends to try on your photos
Editing and post-production
A beginner's guide to photographing wild places
Photography by subject
How to apply selective edits to your photos in Adobe Camera Raw & Photoshop
Editing and post-production
How to clean up your images using Adobe Lightroom
Editing and post-production
How to remove distracting background elements in your images with Affinity Photo
Editing and post-production
How to photograph the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse
Photography by subject
How to use the Tone Curve in Lightroom to enhance your images
Editing and post-production
How to apply profiles and presets to your images in Adobe Lightroom
Editing and post-production
7 essential composition tips for landscape photography
For beginners
How to make your photography stand out from the crowd
Business of photography
Beginner’s guide to drone photography - part 2 - preparing to fly
Photography gear
Dynamic range explained
Technique
Beginner’s guide to drone photography - part 1 - staying legal
Photography gear
8 reasons why your pictures are blurry
Technique
How to use leading lines to enhance your compositions
Inspiration
10 expert tips for improving your street photography
For beginners
How to photograph food at home
For beginners
What type of camera is right for you?
Photography gear
Industry insights: interview with a Picture Editor
Business of photography
How to earn more money from your photography
Business of photography
How lens filters can improve your photography
For beginners
How to use your smartphone to take incredible photos through a telescope
Photography gear
5 marketing ideas for your photography business
Business of photography
What is color space? Should I use sRGB or AdobeRGB?
For beginners
How to take better architectural photographs: 9 top tips
Technique
10 expert techniques to improve your image compositions
Inspiration
Introduction to wildlife photography: part 3
Photography by subject
What is shutter speed? A beginner's guide
For beginners
Introduction to wildlife photography: part 2
Photography by subject
How to photograph seascapes
Inspiration
How to photograph landscapes in winter
Technique
How to photograph the aurora
Inspiration
How to use gradients to enhance your images
Editing and post-production
How to make the best of low-light mode on your smartphone
Photography gear
How to create beautiful black & white photos
Editing and post-production
7 practical tips for photographing the city
Photography by subject
Introduction to wildlife photography: part 1
Photography gear
How to read a histogram
Technique
7 quick tips for stunning portraits
Inspiration
How to use split-toning in your photography
Technique
5 expert tips for photographing the Milky Way
Photography by subject
Why you should break the rules of composition
Inspiration
A beginner's guide to image licensing
Business of photography
11 top tips for cinematic photos
Inspiration
5 top tips for photographing the Moon
Technique
How to process photos for selling - 8 top tips
For beginners
A beginner's guide to astrophotography
Photography by subject
A beginner's guide to ISO
For beginners
A beginner's guide to depth of field
For beginners
Understanding the exposure triangle
For beginners

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