In the final installment of our two-part report on photographing wildflowers, Robert Keeley explains the importance of composition and lighting.

While most DSLRs offers a host of controls and settings, there are really only three you need to worry about - aperture, shutter speed and ISO. In this series, we'll look at these variables and how you can use them to create better pictures. In this first part, we put the spotlight on aperture.

As pro photographer Bill Bachman explains, sometimes the most memorable images are the ones that come about by accident.

Following his debut in australianphotography.com last week, adventurer and award-winning Australian photographer Chris Bray shares four more fantastic composition tips to help you improve your photography.

Adventurer and award-winning photographer <i>Chris Bray</i> shares five great composition tips to help you improve your ratio of successful shots.

Adventure sports photographer Mark Watson explains how he captured this remakable shot of champion motocross rider Robbie Maddison.

Understanding when to use certain techniques and accessories, and when to avoid them, is a key element to improving your sports photos says Robert Keeley.

Lensbaby lenses are well known for the wonderful effects they produce - ethereal images characterised by a mix of in-focus and blurred elements. In this tutorial, we show you how to fake the Lensbaby look in Photoshop.

Capturing great sports images comes from a combination of sharp reactions and good advance planning says Robert Keeley.

Just because you're restricted to the 3:2 aspect ratio of a standard DSLR it doesn't mean you can't experiment with other formats.

The softness or harshness of light - also known as contrast - has a powerful effect on the look of a landscape photograph, says Tony Bridge.

Want to shoot great landscapes? Top landscape photographers know the best light generally occurs in the two-hour bands around sunrise and sunset, says Tony Bridge.

Preparation and slowing down are key elements in making great landscape images writes Robert Keeley.

Almost any lens can be used to shoot a portrait, though some are better suited to the task than others. We share some tips to help you choose the right lens and name a few of our favourites.

Seven pro photographers share their tips for effective portrait lighting.

How do you shoot more effective portraits? Over the coming weeks we'll be seeking answers to that question from some of Australia's leading portrait photographers. This week Emma Phillips shares some useful tips on backgrounds.