Dan Mold
Deputy Editor on PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, Dan also brings his technical wizardry and editing skills to Digital Camera World. He has been writing about all aspects of photography for over 10 years, having previously served as technical writer and technical editor for Practical Photography magazine, as well as Photoshop editor on Digital Photo.
Dan is an Adobe-certified Photoshop guru, making him officially a beast at post-processing – so he’s the perfect person to share tips and tricks both in-camera and in post. Able to shoot all genres, Dan provides news, techniques and tutorials on everything from portraits and landscapes to macro and wildlife, helping photographers get the most out of their cameras, lenses, filters, lighting, tripods, and, of course, editing software.
Latest articles by Dan Mold
7 things I hope to see from Canon in 2025
By Dan Mold published
CANON IN 2025 I’m a Canon expert and this is what I hope to see from Canon in 2025
I can’t wait to start these 5 photo projects in 2025!
By Dan Mold published
FEATURE Looking ahead to 2025 these are the photographic events I've bookmarked for this year so I don't miss them!
Canon in 2024: The most important year in company history?
By Dan Mold published
BEST OF 2024 With new flagships, four hybrid lenses and the door slowly creaking open for third-party AF lenses – it's been a landmark year for Canon! Join us as we relive the biggest launches...
Looking for a late gift, or something to spend your Christmas cash on? These are perfect presents for photographers!
By Dan Mold published
STOCKING STUFFERS After some post-Christmas pressies? Something to spend your Santa vouchers on? These are some gifts that photographers will actually like!
Get the most out of your new Sigma lenses on Canon EOS R-series cameras
By Dan Mold published
VIDEO Canon has opened the door for third-party lenses to be developed for its RF mount. I take a look at Sigma’s latest RF-S optical offerings
Protect your photos from AI… take these steps to safeguard your portfolio from theft
By Dan Mold published
Tutorial Pandora’s box is open and, for better or worse, AI is here to stay - Here’s how you can protect your images from being used to train AI models without your permission
I spent a day at the track learning to shoot fast and furious motorsports photographs from a pro
By PhotoPlus published
How to We spend a day at Donington Park to rev up PhotoPlus reader Mark's action photos with leading motorsports photographer Jakob Ebrey
I used a focusing rail to stack my close-ups to give my macro photos extra clarity
By Dan Mold published
VIDEO Focus stack your macro shots like a pro with a focus slider rail for pin-sharp close-up pictures
Peak Design Camera Cubes V2 review
By Dan Mold published
Review Peak Design’s Camera Cubes are a modular camera storage and organization system designed to work optimally with many of the brand’s proprietary bags and backpacks
Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 25L and 45L review
By Dan Mold published
Review Peak Design’s new 25L and 45L backpacks are made for adventurers and feature innovative features to help you carry both camping and photography equipment in the great outdoors
10 pro photo tips for terrific traffic trail photographs at night
By PhotoPlus published
How to Our PhotoPlus Apprentice has a night on the town learning how to capture great city shots and long exposures of traffic light trails with Canon pro Paul Groom
Tiffen Variable ND filter review
By Dan Mold published
Review The Tiffen VND filter offers ND filter strengths from two to eight stops and has a budget-friendly price, but is the now 13-year-old filter showing its age?
PolarPro Peter McKinnon VND Edition II filter review
By Dan Mold published
Review PolarPro and Peter McKinnon team up once more to craft "the most sought-after Variable ND filter on the market". I find out if the Peter McKinnon VND Edition II is worth the steep $249 asking price
Kenko Prosofton Clear filter review: Can an image-blurring soft filter make stars sharper? I find out...
By Dan Mold published
Review It might sound counter-intuitive, but Kenko's image-softening Prosofton Clear filter has been designed to make stars appear bigger, brighter and sharper in your astro photographs
Hands-on Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM review: a premium prime with a lot of camera correction
By Dan Mold published
Not yet ratedReview The ultra-wide Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM hybrid lens completes its trio of super-fast prime lenses for stills and video
Hands-on Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM review: the niftiest fifty of all?
By Dan Mold published
Not yet ratedReview The hybrid Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM lens might just be the niftiest fifty of them all
Hands-on Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z review: the ultimate trinity lens?
By Dan Mold published
Not yet ratedReview The Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z is Canon's third 70-200mm lens, its second Z lens, and its first BLACK trinity lens!
Create a ghost town with these easy in-camera and Photoshop techniques
By Dan Mold published
VIDEO Bring Halloween scenes to life with this fun painting-with-light project and some basic photographic equipment
Bellroy Venture 10L Camera Edition review: the ultimate sling for street photographers?
By Dan Mold published
Review The Bellroy Venture 10L Sling Camera Edition is all the rage with Youtube photographers, but does it live up to the hype? I put it to the test to find out...
"The future of photography is bright": Canon collabs with university for visual storytelling workshop
By Dan Mold published
News Canon wraps up a three-day visual storytelling workshop with a British university, focusing on sustainability
Here's how to photograph the magic of mushrooms this fall
By Dan Mold published
VIDEO Fun-guy Dan Mold shares his top advice for detailed woodland close-ups in the year's most photogenic season
GoPro Chesty review: hands off
By Dan Mold published
Review Is the second iteration of GoPro’s official chest harness the ultimate companion to your action camera?
Cotton Carrier CCS G3 harness review
By Dan Mold published
Review The Cotton Carrier G3 harness wraps around your torso to dock your camera and free up your hands
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