Articles by Jase Parnell-Brookes | Digital Camera World

Jase Parnell-Brookes is an award-winning photographer, educator and writer based in the UK. They won the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and was named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. After completing their Masters Jase has spent a good chunk of two decades studying and working in photography and optics shooting and writing all over the world for big-name brands and media outlets. Now the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space.com their speciality is in low light optics and camera systems.

Articles by: Jase Parnell-Brookes

Adobe Photoshop vs Lightroom Classic: which is best for photo editing?

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published 25 October 21

Buying guide Photoshop and Lightroom Classic are both photo-editors, but they go about things in a completely different way...

Best audio editing software in 2024: give your audio that professional edge

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published 1 October 21

Buying guide The best audio editing software for filmmakers, podcasters and musicians, from beginners to pros, for Mac and Windows

Best XLR microphones in 2024: pro mics for filmmaking, podcasts and vlogging

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 22 September 21

Buying guide What is the best XLR microphone? We choose the best XLR mics for videographers stepping up to pro audio gear

Low light photography: shoot seasonal portraits and holiday headshots

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 10 June 21

VIDEO Don't be deterred by the dark! Get great portraits in the winter weather with these low light photography tips

Learn how to merge text into portraits with this fun Photoshop project

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 13 July 20

tutorila Warp text to the shape of a portrait in Photoshop CC

12 mobile photography tips… how to take better pictures with your smartphone

By Jason Parnell-Brookes, Chris George published 5 May 20

TIPS Want to improve the pictures you take with your smartphone? These essential mobile photography tips will help

How to photograph flocks of birds

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 11 March 20

Tutorial Capture the graceful patterns of avian flight

How to shoot close-ups without a macro lens using a reversing ring

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 8 February 20

Try macro photography without having to buy a specialist lens by using a reversing ring

Understanding the exposure triangle

By N-Photo, Jason Parnell-Brookes published 13 October 19

VIDEO Learn how to understand the exposure triangle and balance ISO, aperture and shutter speed

This month at Nikon School: Low-light cityscapes

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 25 January 19

SPONSORED We go behind the scenes to discover the secrets of capturing creative low-light cityscapes with Nikon School UK

This month at Nikon School: Getting started with Macro

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 17 December 18

SPONSORED We go behind the scenes on a Nikon School course in the Centre of Excellence to learn the basics in the art of macro photography

How to capture landmarks lit with artificial light

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 20 January 18

LEARN Learn how to control light for illuminating images

How to shoot a reflected camera mirror image

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 19 July 17

Capture an artistically blurred image through a camera body

Learn how to capture coastal seascapes

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 7 July 17

Harness the movement and energy of the sea

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