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A fairy-tale life: Interview with Perdita Petzl
<b>Austrian photographer Perdita Petzl describes her work as romantic, but her beautiful studies of nature are the result of hours of hard work, says</b> …
Canon EOSDrone photography tips for beginners
<b>Interested in drone photography for landscapes but don’t know where to begin? James Paterson gets you off the ground with his practical starter …
DronesRPS: A day of distinction
<b>Wondering how good your photography really is? A distinction, such as those offered by the RPS, can be a good benchmark. Geoff Harris finds out …
Time IPhoto London 2018: displays from over 100 of the world’s leading galleries all in one place
<b>There’s not long to go until Photo London 2018 starts at London’s Somerset House. The fair, which is now in its fourth year, features a huge range of</b> …
EnglandLow-light photography: How low can you go?
<b>Low light can still yield great images – landscape and travel photographer David Clapp shares his top tips and techniques</b><p>David’s top tips for getting …
Landscape PhotographyMacro photography lighting tips
<b>Light is key to revealing intricate details of tiny subjects. Macro specialist Colleen Slater shares her top tips and lighting techniques</b><p>Macro …
Canon EOSBritish artist named as Sony World Photography Awards Photographer of the Year
<b>Alys Tomlinson took home the main prize, while a host of other photographers took home other awards.</b><p>The Sony World Photography Awards winners were …
Nature PhotographyLightroom tips: Essential portrait edits
<b>Lightroom has a range of simple but powerful editing tools to transform your portraits. James Paterson reveals the most useful ones</b><p>1. Boost with …
TutorialsA Grand Day Out with Olympus
<b>AP teamed up with Olympus back in March to give readers the chance to spend a day with the company’s flagship OM-D E-M1 Mk II on a photo walk around</b> …
CamerasWorld Press Photo of the Year winner announced
<b>Ronaldo Schemidt takes home the prize from the 61st annual World Press Photo Contest for his image from a Venezuelan protest.</b><p>The winning image from …
AwardsStill-life photography tips
<b>Still-life photography leaves nothing to chance. Tim Clinch explains how to maximise the potential of this classical and underused genre of</b> …
PhotographyThe final touch
<b>Great camera, high quality print, but there’s something missing: the monitor</b><p>Have you ever looked at a photograph you’ve had printed and felt a little …
CinematographyLeica unveils full details of 16-35mm SL Lens
<b>Full specifications of the latest zoom lens for the Leica SL system have been revealed</b><p>Leica has revealed the full specifications for its latest zoom …
CamerasInsect macro photography tips
<b>Macro photography proves that small is beautiful, and is a wonderful way to reveal the intricacies of insects and bugs. Ross Hoddinott gives his top</b> …
Landscape PhotographyGarden photography tips
<b>Claire Takacs shares her top tips on how to get stunning images of your garden</b><p>I see gardens as works of art and believe in their ever-increasing …
Landscape PhotographyRoom to roam
<b>With landscape photography more popular than ever, what does it take to get your work noticed? Leading Scottish landscape photographer and Vanguard</b> …
Landscape PhotographyWinner of 2018 Zeiss Photography Award announced
<b>Belgian photographer Nick Hannes revealed as winner, alongside nine shortlisted photographers</b><p>Garden of Delight, a photography series by Belgian …
PhotographyFood photography tips: adding human interest
<b>Food photography is much more than close-ups of beautifully lit and styled food, or restaurant interiors. As award-winning food photographer Mark</b> …
Landscape PhotographySpring forward: Interview with Sandra Bartocha
<b>The dream-like plant images popularised by Sandra Bartocha are often copied but never bettered. Keith Wilson hears how she is looking for a new</b> …
Landscape PhotographySpring forward: Interview with Sandra Bartocha
<b>The dream-like plant images popularised by Sandra Bartocha are often copied but never bettered. Keith Wilson hears how she is looking for a new</b> …
InventionsWhat you see isn’t what you shot
<b>There’s a distinct possibility that the work you’re doing, the images you’re creating, have never really seen the light of day</b><p>You’ve done all your …
CinematographyHuawei announces P20 Pro – world’s first triple-camera smartphone
<b>Co-developed with Leica, the P20 Pro joins two other smartphones in Huawei’s new line-up</b><p>Huawei has announced the P20 Pro: the world’s first …
Mobile TechnologyLandscape Photographer of the Year exhibition on tour
<b>The prestigious Landscape Photographer of the Year competition is going on a tour of some of the UK’s major railway stations. The touring exhibition,</b> …
Landscape PhotographyHow to make the best photographic prints
<b>What you see isn’t always what you get in the translation between screen and print. Matthew Richards reveals how to make your prints charming</b><p>However …
3D PrintingVenus Optics announces Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens
<b>The world’s widest rectilinear f/2.8 lens for mirrorless APS-C cameras has been announced in the form of the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens.</b><p>Third in the …
CamerasWildlife photographer Chris Packham on his photography kit, inspirations and company ethics
<b>Perhaps better known as a wildlife presenter, Chris Packham is also a passionate wildlife photographer. We sat down with the TV legend after his talk</b> …
PhotographyTips on how to shoot wildflower landscapes
<b>Ross Hoddinott shares his top tips on how to get stunning images of wildflower landscapes</b><p>We all love close-ups of flowers, but to provide context …
Landscape PhotographyLight L16 camera launches in the UK
<b>Pocket-sized camera features 16 different lenses, capable of producing up to 52-megapixel shots.</b><p>Light has announced that it is launching its L16 …
CamerasSony World Photography Awards: winners of Open competition announced
<b>British photographer Nick Dolding takes home a double prize, and is now in with a shot of taking the overall grand prize in April</b><p>An image taken by …
Nature PhotographyPhotography saved my life: Photography as therapy
<b>Geoff Harris talks to both photographers and therapists to see how image-making can help with mental health issues</b><p>Gone are the days when mental …
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