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Video explains how AI can turn the color palette from ANY movie into a Lightroom preset – color me impressed!
By Mike Harris published
How to Photographer and Instagrammer Vlad Manea has come up with an incredible hack to create a LUT from any movie using ChatGPT

Rule of thirds photography gets a bad rap, but I think it’s the best compositional technique for beginners to learn
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Say what you like about rule of thirds photography, but there’s a reason it’s the most famous compositional technique of all

Best Lightroom alternatives in 2025: Switching doesn't have to mean sacrificing powerful editing tools
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
Buying guide These are the best Lightroom alternatives for anyone who wants an all-in-one editor without a subscription

I need to change my camera settings FAST, exposure compensation saves me every time – here's how...
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Exposure compensation allows me to fine-tune my exposure at the press of a button or flick of a dial – here's how I use it to conquer fast-moving subjects

What is a RAW file? How I create better images with a simple setting change
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
GUIDE Wondering what is a RAW file (or RAW photo)? Well, it opens up new possibilities – if you have the right software

Photography cheat sheets: camera reference guides for visual learners!
By Digital Camera last updated
CHEAT SHEET Learn pro techniques for portraits, poses, lighting, landscapes and more with our one-stop photography cheat sheets

Photography cheat sheet: What are f-stops and how to understand them
By Chris George published
Cheat sheet What are the f-stops on your camera or lens? And what kind of effect does changing them have? Our chart explains all

I got up at 6am to capture this landscape – and the misty conditions made it totally worth it
By Mike Jefferies published
Tutorial My five top tips for capturing early morning misty landscapes – how to predict and photograph these stunning conditions
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