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

Take better animal and wildlife portraits at the coast with your Canon camera
By Dan Mold published
VIDEO We run through our top tips and tricks to help you take better shots of seals and other interesting coastal wildlife

Capture sensational seasonal still life shots before autumn is over
By Dan Mold published
VIDEO Fall is a wonderfully colorful and photogenic period, here's how to shoot a still life full of top seasonal produce

World Press Photo relents and bans AI-generated images from its 2024 contest
By Dan Mold published
News After fierce kickback, World Press Photo decides to ban generative fill and fully generated AI images from 2024 contest

Secrets behind Canon's ground-breaking RF 10-20mm lens revealed in new interview
By Dan Mold published
News Canon’s best and brightest reveal eye-opening insight into the production of its latest ground-breaking RF 10-20mm lens

Canon launches world's widest full-frame rectilinear lens with autofocus
By Dan Mold published
news The Canon RF 10-20mm f/4L is the world's widest full-frame rectilinear lens to feature autofocus – and new stabilization tech

Leofoto Ranger LS-223C mini tripod review
By Dan Mold published
review Is less more? Leofoto seem to think so! We test drive the Ranger LS-223C mini tripod to see if it's worth the money

10 pro tips for amazing wildlife and macro shots
By Dan Mold published
How to Professional wildlife photographer shares his 10 essential tips for capturing fantastic photos

How to photograph one-off, split-second shots like the Harry Potter train
By Dan Mold published
VIDEO Here are four top tips for capturing photos of special one-time events and high-speed action, like the Harry Potter train

Pro kit: Fairytale macro photographer Henrik Spranz reveals what's in his kit bag
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT Fairytale macro photographer Henrik Spranz shares his passion for nature images and the kit he can’t live without

Polaroid launches a $600 manual instant camera with its "sharpest lens ever"
By Dan Mold published
News At $600, the I-2 is Polaroid’s first instant camera to boast built-in manual controls and features its "sharpest lens ever"

I wish Giottos would do something with its innovative camera tripod patents that are now gathering dust
By Dan Mold published
Opinion Whatever happened to Giottos? I wish the innovative tripod manufacturer would come back in some shape or form

Viewfinder: the must-play mind-melting photography puzzle videogame
By Dan Mold published
News Viewfinder is the mind-melting puzzle game that uses photography to bend and reshape reality

Make fantastic composites in Affinity Photo with the Blend Options
By James Paterson published
VIDEO Swap selections and masks for the amazing Blend Options command in Affinity Photo to create incredible composites

10 pro tips for wonderful waterfalls: how to take scenic shots of streams
By Dan Mold published
PRO TIPS A pro landscape photographer teaches his apprentice to shoot wonderful waterfalls in the UK's Peak District

I really don't see the appeal of 150-600mm lenses
By Dan Mold published
Opinion Super zoom lenses have become popular for sports and wildlife, but I think there are better alternatives…

I am fully prepared for the next time I suffer a corrupted memory card!
By Dan Mold published
Opinion After a catastrophic failure over a decade ago, what are the lessons I've learned and use in my daily editing workflow?

Award-winning landscape photographer shares the camera kit he can't be without
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT What's in the kit bag of a pro landscape photographer? Award-winning shooter Justin Minns shows us his gear

Take better landscapes by stacking your filters the right way
By Dan Mold published
VIDEO Capture stunning scenic shots by combining your lens filters

10 tips for amazing close-up photos of flowers with a Canon EOS camera
By PhotoPlus, Dan Mold published
How to Our PhotoPlus Apprentice learns some magic macro skills for taking great close-ups at the RHS Wisley gardens

How to use a 'Plamp' for steadier macro shots at home or on location
By Dan Mold published
TUTORIAL The Wimberley Plamp II is an essential accessory for your kit bag if you’re interested in macro and still life photography

Canon's clever new flashgun cord powers accessories from the camera battery!
By Dan Mold published
NEWS The brand new Canon OC-E4A off-camera flash cord powers your Speedlite or microphone directly from the camera battery

Pro wedding shooter Vanessa Joy shares the camera kit she can’t live without
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT Professional wedding photographer Vanessa Joy reveals the camera kit she must have, when capturing a couple’s big day

Double trouble! How to use the multiple exposure options on a Canon camera
By Dan Mold published
TUTORIAL Merge two photographs together in-camera to create incredible double exposure images that turn heads
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