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6 August 2026

How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

A practical guide to shooting the 2026 solar eclipse: gear, filters, settings, mistakes to avoid and an NYC example.

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6 August 2026

Best Photo Editing Software in 2026

We compare the best paid and free photo editing programmes of 2026 based on your skill level, budget and workflow.

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24 September 2021

How to Capture Emotion in Photography

Bronson Farr’s expert advice for photographing people’s feelings and emotions in portraits.

31 March 2021

Learn: 15 Tips for Family Photography Beginners

Want to take better photos of your kids? Here are the family photography basics, covering composition, focus & lighting.

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6 August 2026

How To: Photo Editing for Beginners

Photographer Stephanie O'Connor explains how to use photo-editing software to help you get the most out of your RAW images.

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3 August 2026

How To: Aerial Photography with Chris Burkard

Elevate your aerial approach — from gear & clothing to tips & techniques — with aerial photography expert Chris Burkard.

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3 August 2026

Learn: 16 Tips for Night Street Photography

Unlock the secrets of the night with our 16 essential tips for street photography after dark.

Heads-on view of Brandenburg Gate from Pariser Platz on a sunny morning. Shot by Austin Fassino on 35mm film.

29 July 2026

The Top 10 Berlin Photo Spots

Join Wesley Verhoeve on a photo walk through Germany’s capital – including what-to-shoot lists and hands-on tips.

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28 July 2026

How to Photograph Celebrities with Giulia Parmigiani

Giulia Parmigiani's advice for capturing celebrities from Cate Blanchett and Cillian Murphy to Emma Stone and Zendaya.

28 July 2026

Learn: Top 11 Tips for Food Photography

Award-winning food photographer and author Bea Lubas reveals eleven ways you could improve your images of food.

A person in a bright red dress lying peacefully in a small blue rowboat on dark water, surrounded by tall green reeds. Shot by Alina Rudya on a DJI FC220.

28 July 2026

Learn: Top 10 Tips for Natural-Light Portraits

Portrait photographer Alina Rudya shares her advice on using natural light to elevate your portraiture.

Symmetrical view of Porto City Hall at the end of Avenida dos Aliados, with the clock tower rising above a wide civic square and light traffic passing through in soft afternoon light.

28 July 2026

Top 10 Photography Locations in Porto

Explore sunny Porto with this photowalk guide to 10 key spots, including Cais de Gaia, Ponte Luís I and Ribeira.

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How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

Best Photo Editing Software in 2026

How to Capture Emotion in Photography

Learn: 15 Tips for Family Photography Beginners

How To: Photo Editing for Beginners

How To: Aerial Photography with Chris Burkard

Learn: 16 Tips for Night Street Photography

The Top 10 Berlin Photo Spots

How to Photograph Celebrities with Giulia Parmigiani

Learn: Top 11 Tips for Food Photography

Learn: Top 10 Tips for Natural-Light Portraits

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