Amateur Photographer
Mind your language
Understanding the 'language' of photography and developing visual literacy is essential for improving your skills, according to a best-selling new book.
6 min |
May 27, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Black Chronicles: Photography, Race and Difference in Victorian Britain
An important - and beautiful - book that explores an undertold facet of Victorian life and photography, says Amy Davies
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Top astro-contest winners revealed
THE WINNERS of the eighth Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest have been announced, featuring 25 of the best Milky Way images from around the world. A big highlight of this year's competition is an image of the Milky Way shot from by space.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Panasonic Lumix TZ99
For travel and everyday shots, this 'travel zoom' compact is a good, dependable option - but there are some drawbacks, says Amy Davies
8 min |
May 27, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Major retailer marks milestone (win a voucher too)
FFORDES Photographic, one of the UK's longest-established independent retailers, celebrated its 65th anniversary this month, and is offering readers the chance to win a £65 voucher to spend at the store (online or in person).
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Mayflies
Based in Amsterdam, the photographer Darren Smith spent seven years travelling across three continents in an attempt to capture the captivating and fascinating portraits featured in this book.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Amateur Photographer
The future meets the Past
Richard Sibley uses the latest Adobe Photoshop filters and other Al software to edit, restore and bring old family photos back to life
7 min |
May 27, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Olympus M-1
John Wade hunts down the Olympus that got away
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Wetterhorn by Zak van Biljon
Graeme Green finds out why there's more than meets the eye with this unusual landscape
3 min |
May 27, 2025
Digital Camera UK
A pinhole pursuit
Forget about retro cameras - learn how to turn your digital beast into a relic of bygone days
1 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
Quintin Lake
His 6,835-mile photo walk around Britain's coast has been turned into a book. Lake looks back on the project with Niall Hampton
6 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM £3,049/$2,899
This f/2 standard zoom is an engineering marvel that could replace your 24-70mm
4 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
Scanning ahead...
Could Adobe's latest updates lead to a wider acceptance of Al-generated art
2 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
Zed Nelson
Kalum Carter sits down with the winner of the Professional competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2025
9 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
Shot of the month
'Misty over Manchester' by Jason Darbyshire wins our #dcmdronechallenge competition.
1 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
Shoot the beat on the street
Jade Burrell hits the pavements with tips for capturing buskers without missing a note
1 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
Capturing brown pelicans
Tony Britton explains how preparation and patience are key to photographing these very large birds
2 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
Nikon Z5 II - £1,599/$1,699 (body only)
Affordable full-framer packed with powerful features
5 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
10 WAYS TO...SHOOT THE PAST
From castles and country houses to medieval bridges, there are many historic features in the landscape to photograph
10 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
Behind the lens
Ever wondered who was the first woman to take a photograph?
4 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
Fujinon XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II £1,149/$1,199
Updated standard zoom focuses on improved performance
3 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
Canon EOS R5 Mark II £4,499/$3,999 (body only)
The brand's most important – and most powerful – camera
5 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
The art of seeing
Persistence pays off as Benedict Brain battles with his remote trigger on a bus in Malaysia
1 min |
June 2025
Digital Camera UK
Capture spring insects
Ross Hoddinott reveals how to photograph insects that emerge in the warmer weather
1 min |
May 2025
Digital Camera UK
Feel the power
Wendy Evans gets up a head of steam explaining how to photograph these industrial monoliths
1 min |
May 2025
Digital Camera UK
The art of seeing
Benedict Brain goes to Buenos Aires and photographs thirty-six electricity meters
1 min |
May 2025
Digital Camera UK
Taking it to the edge
Based in the Peak District, landscape photographer Andy Gray has some of the UK's best views on his doorstep. Niall Hampton tags along for a guided tor
4 min |
May 2025
Digital Camera UK
Go on a local safari
Rather than spending thousands on an expedition to Africa, Wendy Evans went hunting tigers at Longleat Safari Park
2 min |
May 2025
Digital Camera UK
Nikon Coolpix P1100
Not-so-compact bridge camera with a 125x optical zoom range
4 min |
May 2025
Digital Camera UK
Barbara Davidson
Iconic brand Leica celebrates its centenary this year. Niall Hampton speaks to one of the photographers helping lead the celebrations
7 min |