Set yourself a specific photo assignment and your images will look less like snapshots and more like the work of a professional, writes Alfonso Calero.

Heading to the beach this summer? Here are some of our favourite beach locations that will not only keep the family happy but give you the chance to get out and shoot some great photos.

Getty Images photographer Quinn Rooney explains how he captured this photo at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Pro wildlife shooter Greg Basco shares 11 great tips to help you capture beautiful photos of rainforest birds.

Darran Leal outlines the attractions of one of his favourite Australian shooting locations, isolated Piccaninny Creek in the remote Purnululu National Park at the top of Western Australia.

Whether it’s a tender moment between a mother and her young, a magical bit of social interaction that strikes a human chord, a raptor riding the thermals or a herd of animals bursting away from a chasing predator; there’s no doubt capturing action photography is a hugely addictive pastime. And while it can be technically tricky and difficult to pull off, it’s also rewarding when you succeed.

Stuck in a photographic rut? Here are seven simple tips to get your creative juices flowing. Story by Andrew Fildes.

There are all sorts of wonderful things that you can do to your images in post-production. Unfortunately there are a few terrible things you can do too. Here are our least favourite!

Chances are it wasn't your love of graphs that got you interested in photography. Even so, there's a very strong case for learning how to read a histogram.

For photographer Drew Hopper, New England National Park in Northern NSW, is a constant source of inspiration. He recalls a visit when he came across very special Antarctic Beech tree.

We go behind the scenes with Dylan Fox as he captures a sun kissed landscape in the lush heart of Manistee National Park in Michigan, USA.

In part two of our series on photographing concerts and festivals, pro photographer Paul Hoelen shares some useful tips for shooting in high-contrast and low-light conditions, he names his ideal kit for event photography, and exposes some of the copyright traps that come into play if you want to sell your images.

Festivals offer unlimited opportunities for switched-on photographers, writes award-winning shooter Paul Hoelen. He shares some useful tips to help you return from your next big event with a memory card full of great images.

Lightroom’s new lens correction controls can be used to correct all manner of photographic ills, from wonky perspectives to pesky colour fringing. Mark Galer takes you through the steps.

Landscape photographers don't have the freedom to add a flash or studio light here and there to change the way a scene is lit. But, as pro photographer Dean Cooper explains, landscape photographers do have one trick available to them that is often overlooked by new photographers. Filters! In this special feature he looks at what's available and explains how you can put a few clever filters to good use to modify light and create stronger images.

Desert environments can be challenging and rewarding environments in which to shoot landscapes, as Theo Allofs discovered in the wilds of the Namib Desert on Africa’s southwest coast.