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July 17, 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.

Black and white view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with pedestrians holding umbrellas, reflected on wet pavement during a rainy day. Minimalist urban scene.

July 17, 2026

Top 10 Photography Locations in Paris

Explore 10 of Paris’ most photogenic spots, with tips, timing and a street photographer’s perspective.

Person with lavish feather costume on the left of the picture, sunbeam in the center of the picture, people in the background, shot by Stefanie Schmid Rincon with the Canon EOS R6

July 15, 2026

How to: Photograph Street Festivals

Stefanie Schmid Rincon shares her advice and recommended camera gear to photograph Berlin's famous street festivals.

Football players silhouetted against a stadium crowd

July 15, 2026

Soccer Photography 101

Our guide for soccer photography beginners, expert advice and tips on getting started from professional photographers.

Exposure at night of a lake and bushes. Shot with Sony A7R IV.

July 8, 2026

Learn: Top 12 Tips for Astrophotography Beginners

Michael Pacheco heads to New Jersey with Sony A7R IV to share astrophotography advice, tips and tricks for beginners.

A yellow lifeguard hut on the beach with a lifeguard looking out to sea. By Connor Redmond.

July 1, 2026

Guide to Travel & Holiday Photography

Our comprehensive look at travel photography with advice, camera equipment and interviews with travel photographers.

Black-and-white photograph of St Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, with its striking south tower rising above the rooftops of the city centre. Shot by Dhan Limwattana.

June 29, 2026

Vienna Photo Spots: 7 Places You Won't Find in Guidebooks

Discover Vienna beyond classic postcard motifs: 7 photo spots, subjects to shoot and tips on light and perspective.

June 24, 2026

Guide to Sports Photography

Our full sports photography guide with in-depth advice, recommended camera gear and interviews with the experts.

June 24, 2026

Ultimate Guide to Photo Image File Formats

MPB's guide to each of the different image file formats for photography—and when and where to use them.

Foliage in vibrant colors, shot and edited by Steph O'Connor

June 22, 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.

Bird's eye view of Naples, palm tree in the right foreground, Vesuvius in the background, shot by Michael Schulz with the Fujifilm X100V

June 22, 2026

How to: Install and Use Fujifilm Recipes

Photographer Michael Schulz on how to set up and use setting recipes on your Fujifilm mirrorless camera.

A natural wildlife photo of a blackbird among autumn leaves, captured on the forest floor with soft focus and warm tones.

June 22, 2026

Guide: Bird Photography for Beginners

Want to take better bird photos in your backyard? Discover practical tips on gear, settings and behavior.

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How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

Top 10 Photography Locations in Paris

How to: Photograph Street Festivals

Soccer Photography 101

Learn: Top 12 Tips for Astrophotography Beginners

Guide to Travel & Holiday Photography

Vienna Photo Spots: 7 Places You Won't Find in Guidebooks

Guide to Sports Photography

Ultimate Guide to Photo Image File Formats

How To: Photo Editing for Beginners

How to: Install and Use Fujifilm Recipes

Guide: Bird Photography for Beginners

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