Chris Rutter
I’ve been interested in the art and craft of photography since I pestered my parents to buy me a ‘proper’ camera aged about 10. Armed with my new Zorki 4k camera, I set out on a photographic journey that continues to this day. I learned the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the craft by doing a photographic degree at the University of Westminster, and have been involved in the photographic industry since then. For the last 12 years I have combined taking photos with writing articles and features for some of the UKs best-selling photographic magazines, including Practical Photography, Digital Camera and N-Photo. During this time I have also had two photography books published by Rotovision, on color and composition, and spent three years as a professional car photographer, working for evo magazine. All of this means that I have experience of shooting almost every type of subject, but I always come back to my first love – landscapes (and particularly the British landscape. I know live in on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.
Latest articles by Chris Rutter
Reverse ND filters: what are they, and when should photographers use them?
By Rod Lawton published
How to ND grad filters where the graduation is reversed from normal are a great asset when photographing sunsets
How to use extension tubes for low-cost macro photography
By Chris Rutter last updated
VIDEO Can’t afford a macro lens? Extension tubes can give great close-ups for less
Digiscoping: How to attach your D-SLR to a spotting scope and the settings to use
By Chris Rutter published
TUTORIAL Chris Rutter shows you how to attach your Nikon to a spotting scope to shoot stunning wildlife pictures
Home photography ideas: Capture flower photos outside with a DIY studio
By Chris Rutter last updated
HOME PROJECTS Make your own DIY studio to help diffuse light and create beautiful flower photography in your garden
Headshot photography tips: how to shoot the perfect head-and-shoulders portrait
By Chris Rutter last updated
VIDEO Take professional headshots for social media, official documents and dating sites
Painting with light: how to paint landscapes with torchlight
By Chris Rutter last updated
VIDEO Use this innovative painting-with-light technique to capture stunning after-dark landscapes
Photo hacks: turn a cardboard box into a speedlight softbox
By Chris Rutter published
PHOTO HACKS Build your own softbox to get better results from your flashgun for next to no cash
Star trail photography: tips for achieving amazing astrophotography shots
By Chris Rutter last updated
VIDEO Learn how to take a series of shots of the night sky and combine them to create stunning star trail photography
How to take a passport photo
By Chris Rutter last updated
VIDEO Learn how to take a passport photo, plus great head-and-shoulders shots
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