Depth of field is one of those concepts that sounds technical but is felt intuitively every time you look at a photograph. It is the zone of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the point you focused on. A portrait where the background dissolves into a wash of colour has a shallow depth of field. A landscape where everything from the foreground rocks to the distant hills appears sharp has a deep one. Understanding how to control this zone is one of the most powerful cr

Compare DSLR camera scanning with the Epson V600 and Plustek 8200i flatbed scanners. A practical guide to digitising film at home.

Night photography and poker share core skills: reading conditions, managing risk, and knowing when to commit. Four practical tips for better low-light shots.

Practical techniques for training your eye to spot compositions, light, and natural frames in familiar environments.

From lifestyle to flat lay: different approaches for capturing sunglasses in product photography, with practical tips for each method.

How to create a balanced, well-lit living room art display using photography prints, frames, and lighting.

A photo book from Michael Elliott collecting the best of his street photography from 2020 through 2024.

How street photography became the natural genre for digital adoption, and why film became redundant for this discipline first.

How the process of curating and editing your own photographs can improve your work and reignite creative motivation.

A photographic journey around Greenwich Park with a Pentax 6x7 and a roll of Fuji Acros II.

Techniques for creating compelling miniature landscape photographs that evoke curiosity, nostalgia, and a sense of wonder.

Tips for transforming an unused corner into a warm, inviting reading nook with personal touches and photography.

Strategies for turning an impersonal new home into a cosy haven with photography, art, and personal touches.

A practical guide to toy photography covering composition, lighting, perspective, and post-processing for this growing genre.

An honest look at photography burnout: when a creative hobby becomes an obligation, and how to find balance again.

A beginner's guide to shutter speed in film photography: how it works, how to control it, and its effect on motion and exposure.

An exploration of slide film's unique qualities, its history, and why it's finding new fans among analogue photographers.

The history and cultural impact of the Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex camera, from its 1929 debut to its lasting influence on photography.

Digital/film hybrid cameras promise the best of both worlds. But do they deliver, or are they an expensive compromise?

Learn the Sunny 16 Rule for metering without a light meter. A practical guide for film photography beginners.