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September 4, 2026

How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

A practical guide to shooting the 2027 solar eclipse: gear, filters, settings, mistakes to avoid and an NYC example.

Forest shot with bare trees and shrubs with orange leaves in the foreground, shot by Vivienne Arnold with a Fujifilm X-H2S

September 2, 2026

Learn: 5 Tips for Forest and Woodland Photography

How to improve your tree photos: Vivienne Arnold shares her advice and recommended setup for shooting green landscapes.

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.

August 25, 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.

August 18, 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.

A person waits to cross the road in front of a green-and-white cafe called “Teds Cafe”, street photography by Ian Howorth

August 18, 2026

Guide to Street Photography

Our comprehensive guide with expert advice, practical tips & suggested gear to help level up your street photography.

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

August 17, 2026

How to: Photograph Street Festivals

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

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

August 17, 2026

Guide: Bird Photography for Beginners

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

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.

August 17, 2026

Top 10 Photography Locations in Paris

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

Black and white photo of the Barbican Center

August 14, 2026

Learn: Top 6 Tips for Architectural Photography Beginners

At London's brutalist icon, the Barbican, Ian Howorth shares six ways to improve your architectural photography.

A Sony camera rig with an external monitor and wireless equipment sits on the ground at an overgrown outdoor filming location.

August 14, 2026

How to Make a Music Video on a Budget

Make a music video on a budget with Lena Hempel’s expert tips on planning, filming, lighting and editing.

Lightroom Cloud interface with an image of a red car

August 12, 2026

Best Photo Editing Software in 2026

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

A low-angle portrait of a model wearing a pendant and blue shorts smiling and raising their arms outstretched with a blue-pink sky overhead, looking happy and content

September 24, 2021

How to Capture Emotion in Photography

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

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How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

Learn: 5 Tips for Forest and Woodland Photography

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

Ultimate Guide to Photo Image File Formats

Guide to Street Photography

How to: Photograph Street Festivals

Guide: Bird Photography for Beginners

Top 10 Photography Locations in Paris

Learn: Top 6 Tips for Architectural Photography Beginners

How to Make a Music Video on a Budget

Best Photo Editing Software in 2026

How to Capture Emotion in Photography

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