Photography Week

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As the famous Chase Jarvis quote goes, “The best camera is the one that’s with you,” and for most people these days, that’s likely to be the smartphone in their pocket. So, unless you’re carrying your bulky DSLR or mirrorless camera equipment around

With mirrorless cameras and DSLRs we have the luxury of investing in equipment such as high-quality lenses to improve our experience over time. Augmenting your kit in this way isn’t possible to the same extent with a smartphone – although there are s

Not all smartphone cameras support the raw format, but if yours does, then be sure to use it. This way, your camera will record the maximum amount of image information, which makes a difference to dynamic range and other aspects of image quality. Gri

One of the great advantages of a smartphone camera is that the technical system is of an extremely high standard, thanks to the use of algorithms and AI. However, one feature should be used with caution, as it has a massive impact on image quality –

ND (neutral-density) or CPL (circular polariser) filters are popular with photographers, and they’re also available for your smartphone camera. With an ND filter it’s possible to capture bright scenes with long exposures without overexposing bright a

If you want to take your smartphone photography to the next level, additional lenses are great tools to discover. As many genres in photography require taking a different technical approach, we’re used to quickly and easily changing the lens of our D

Exposing a scene perfectly in challenging lighting conditions can be difficult even when you’re working with a modern DSLR or mirrorless camera. Of course, poor lighting is also one of the biggest challenges to overcome in smartphone photography, but

Try using an app that lets you adjust the exposure settings on your phone manually. Select a maximum aperture setting, such as f/2.8 or f/3.5, to enhance the depth of field effect. Compensate for the exposure via ISO. To emphasise the depth of field,

For most of us, our smartphone is a near-constant companion, and this allows us to capture many different situations as we encounter them. The downside of this is that we tend to store lots of images on our phones, making it difficult to access our f

When it comes to fast-moving action photography, we expect the details to be sharp, and despite their limitations, this is still possible even with a smartphone camera. However, since we don’t have the luxury of simply changing the lens to an ultra-t

Some subjects benefit from being converted into black and white, especially busy scenes or subjects like architecture. The image appears calmer, and the eye is drawn to essential elements. Adjust the tonality to your liking and focus on the overall e

Check all the features your phone camera offers, so that you can use it to its full potential in a range of different situations. Download smartphone apps that let you adjust aperture, ISO and shutter speed, to help you control exposure for perfect r

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In addition to its main competition, International Garden Photographer of the Year runs several standalone photo contests throughout the year, with photographers encouraged to focus on specific themes and subjects, and IGPOTY has just announced the w

Starbursts can be a wonderful addition to landscapes and night scenes. Set a narrow aperture like f/22, point your lens towards any small, bright highlight (such as the sun or a street lamp), and it can become a beautiful star shape. However, using t

30 MINS When you think about shooting portraits, long exposures and movement are probably the last things that come to mind. But in this tutorial we’re going to show you how you can use motion blur to create a series of incredible abstract portraits

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https://leica-camera.com £8,300/$9,195 (body only) How do you objectively compare a highly specialised camera aimed at photography connoisseurs with the best ‘regular’ mirrorless cameras? The Sony A7R V or Canon EOS R3 are technical marvels, while th

Lighting specialist Godox has launched an updated version of its on-camera macro ring flash. The new Godox MF-R76S TTL is designed for close-up photography, where you need the even lighting that the ring-shaped lens-mounted flash tubes provide. Simil