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In a world bombarded by visuals, photojournalism remains a powerful way to inform, provoke action, motivate change and tell the truth about stories that matter. Here’s a crash course in getting started.

While there's plenty of buzz around the latest generation smartphones, the reality is they are rapidly reaching a ceiling in image quality. Here's why.

Is Patagonia still the ultimate landscape destination, or has mass-tourism ruined it for photographers? Seasoned Patagonia veteran Yan Zhang shares his view.

In the second part of our series on shooting with lomo cameras, we look a few tips and tricks, and the practicalities of working with these quirky cams.

Simple filmic fun, unpredictable art, cash killers? Plastic film cameras are of all of these things, and so much more besides. Here’s what you need to know about these toy-like treats.

The rear LCD might be a must-have on modern cameras, but when it comes down to accuracy, the histogram wins every time.

Drew Hopper lifts the lid on an image of striking balance, captured on the streets of Kolkata.

In the second part of our series on dog photography, we look at capturing environmental portraits, black and white, photographing pets and their owners and more.

Photographing street art can land you in copyright trouble, even when it’s in a public space. Here's how to avoid the pitfalls.

Dogs are the heartbeats at our feet and their wagging tails are always there to greet us after a hard day at work, so it’s only right that they deserve a bit of time in front of the lens. Here's how to get started.

When it comes to capturing natural looking motion in video, your shutter speed is an important factor. Here's a crash course in understanding it.

You’ve probably heard the word cinematic thrown around — but what does it actually mean when it comes to photography?

Photographer Paul Mackay tells the story behind his emotive portrait of elderly widow Jane.

With only a handful of frames, there’s no room for filler when it comes to creating a four image portfolio. Here's some tips to get you started.

Making a living from landscape photography is a dream for many shooters, but how viable is it?

Black and white photography is more than just stripping away colour. Instead, the best black and white images place greater emphasis on light, texture, and composition.