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Beginner

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.

Adobe Collection - 5 simple Lightroom tutorials for beginners

For beginners

Adobe Collection - 5 colour editing tutorials in Lightroom

Editing and post-production

How to use Lightroom’s Cropping Tools

Video

Adobe Collection - Top tips and tricks when starting out in Lightroom

Editing and post-production

5 mistakes to avoid when selling photography

For beginners

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

Photography by subject

10 tips and tricks for creating stunning symmetrical images

Technique

6 ghost towns around the world and how to photograph them

Inspiration

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

Technique

A beginner's tutorial on using Lightroom's Masking tool

Editing and post-production

How I got that shot - the hidden waterfall

Inspiration

5 of the best apps for drone flight planning

Photography by subject

6 of the best location-scouting apps and websites for all photographers

Inspiration

How to find your first image buyer - 8 top tips

Inspiration

How to create refined vignettes using the Radial Gradient in Lightroom

Video

5 essential guides to help you master your image compositions

Inspiration

5 photography business guides for absolute beginners

Business of photography

Why you should go on a photo walk (and how you can plan your own)

Inspiration

How to diversify your online presence as a photographer

Business of photography

5 beginner photography challenges to improve your skills

Inspiration

How to remove dust marks from your photos in Lightroom

Video

How to adjust colour creatively using the Calibration controls in Lightroom

Video

5 apps for better social media photos

Photography by subject

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

Photography by subject

How to photograph urban wildlife - a beginner's guide

Photography by subject

3 editing techniques to give your digital images an authentic film look

Inspiration

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

Photography by subject

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

Photography by subject

How I got that shot - Monochrome moods at Lindisfarne

Inspiration

Why you should enter photography competitions (and how to best prepare your shots)

Business of photography

5 must-read guides for absolute beginners in photography

For beginners

15 inspiring examples of analogue film photography

Inspiration

5 essential Lightroom edits for every image

Video

Simple sharing tricks in Lightroom

Video

How to create your own toning profiles for Lightroom

Video

How to edit with Hue, Saturation and Luminance (HSL) in Lightroom

Video

How to Color Grade in Lightroom

Video

How to shoot long exposures with your smartphone

Photography by subject

How to create vintage candy colours for your shots in Lightroom

Video

5 different sub-genres of landscape photography to try

Photography by subject

5 top tips for taking photos of trains

Photography by subject

10 things I wish I'd known when I started photography

Inspiration

10 beautiful examples of framing in photographic composition

Inspiration

How to colour correct any photo in 30 seconds using Adobe Photoshop

Video

10 must-visit destinations in Europe for landscape photographers

Inspiration

5 spectacular subjects for springtime photography

Photography by subject

How I got that shot - a blustery evening in Southern Scotland

Inspiration

How to capture stunning landscape shots without a tripod

Photography by subject

5 simple ways to get a new look for your favourite photo subjects

Inspiration

5 apps for all photographers

Photography gear

How I got that shot - Blue Hour at the Lighthouse

Inspiration

10 Photoshop fundamentals you need to know

Editing and post-production

A beginner's guide to Adobe presets and profiles

Editing and post-production

Editor's Pick: Top video tutorials of 2021

Inspiration

Why you should start a 365 project

Inspiration

5 top tips for your photography side hustle

Inspiration

The Best of Focus 2021

Inspiration

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

Photography by subject

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

Inspiration

How to self-critique your photos

Inspiration

Our favourite tips of 2021 from Picfair's Photographers of the Week

Inspiration

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

Inspiration

10 top cities in North America for photography

Inspiration

How to take minimalist photographs - 6 top tips

Inspiration

How does AI (Artificial Intelligence) work with smartphone photography? A beginner's guide

Business of photography

10 ways to reduce your photography carbon footprint

Inspiration

Tips for enhancing your autumn images in Adobe Lightroom

Video

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

Inspiration

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

Inspiration

How to photograph beautiful autumn landscapes

Photography by subject

5 ways photography helped with my recovery from illness

Inspiration

Five 21st century innovations that have revolutionised photography

Business of photography

Macro photography and mental health; think small

Inspiration

How to get punchy black & white conversions in one minute with Photoshop's Gradient Map

Video

How to get a matte look for your photos in less than 1 minute in Lightroom

Video

How can photography improve your mental health?

Inspiration

How to create an engaging photography portfolio website

Business of photography

10 must-visit destinations in North America for landscape photographers

Inspiration

10 must-visit destinations in the UK for landscape photographers

Inspiration

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

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

5 top tips for street photography with your smartphone

Photography by subject

9 ways to streamline your post-production screen time with Lightroom and Photoshop

Editing and post-production

A beginner’s guide to ‘bokeh’ background blur

Technique

How to master keywording (tagging) and metadata for your images using Adobe Lightroom

Video

How to create and prepare photos for commercial use

Business of photography

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

Inspiration

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 develop a unique photographic style

Business of photography

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

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

For beginners

10 editing trends to try on your photos

Editing and post-production

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