Articles by Dan Mold, Deputy Editor

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.

Articles by: Dan Mold

10 pro tips for perfect portraits: take beautiful family photos

By Dan Mold published 26 November 22

PRO TIPS Professional family photographer Taylor Brady shares 10 top tips for working with babies, toddlers and families

MegaTank madness! Canon lays siege with six new cartridge-less inkjet printers

By Dan Mold published 18 November 22

News Should you buy one of Canon's six new MegaTank printers for your home or office?

Light painting photography: make spiral artwork in the dark

By Dan Mold published 6 November 22

TUTORIAL Light painting mesmerizing geometric patterns can make images that are sure to turn heads

Canon launches its first flash designed for the latest EOS R cameras

By Dan Mold last updated 2 November 22

NEWS The Canon EL-5 Speedlite is compatible with the Multi Function Shoe boasted by the R3, R6, R7 and R10

FINALLY! Canon launches its first 135mm lens in 26 years

By Dan Mold last updated 2 November 22

NEWS 26 years after the release of the EF version, the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM resurrect the classic portrait focal length

The best astrophotographers in the world mostly use Nikon cameras

By Dan Mold published 23 October 22

News A study of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest finds that Nikon rules overall – but a Sony camera is king

Franken-cam! This camera uses Instax film and takes Canon lenses

By Dan Mold published 22 October 22

News Since it's spooky season, check out this Frankenstein camera that uses Instax Square film and has a Canon EF mount

It's all a bit of a blur! Use a pan and tilt tripod head for creative panning shots

By Dan Mold published 7 October 22

TUTORIAL Discover how to set up and use a pan-and-tilt tripod head for more creative photographic applications

Elinchrom Five battery-powered monolight launched at Photography Show

By Dan Mold last updated 20 September 22

News The Flash Centre reveals new products from Elinchrom, Stellapro and Calibrite at The Photography Show 2022

10 pro tips for puffin portraits: take amazing wildlife shots with your camera

By Dan Mold published 9 September 22

PRO TIPS Professional landscape and wildlife photographer Drew Buckley shares 10 top tips for amazing puffin pictures

Canon RF 100mm Macro tips – master all the features of Canon's clever lens

By Dan Mold last updated 3 September 22

VIDEO We share some top tips to help you master all the features of Canon’s clever RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM lens

Pro photographer Justin Hession reveals the kit he uses for commercial shoots

By Dan Mold published 4 September 22

PRO KIT Based in Switzerland, this is the kit pro photographer Justin shoots uses for commercial portraits – both indoors and out

Canon EF-EOS R lens adapters compared - which EF-R adapter is best for you?

By Dan Mold last updated 13 August 22

TUTORIAL We take a look at four of Canon’s EF-EOS R adapters and show how you can use them to give your EF lenses a new lease of life

Wildlife photographers around the world rally for a 'New Big 5'

By Dan Mold published 14 July 22

INTERVIEW Wildlife-loving photographers from around the world create a brand ‘New Big 5’ of animals

How to use Rotolight's AEOS 2 and NEO 3 LED lights for incredible portraits

By Dan Mold published 14 July 22

TUTORIAL We get hands-on with Rotolight’s new LED panels for creative portraits on a fantastic retro-inspired photoshoot

10 pro tips for seascape shots: take amazing landscapes at the coast

By Dan Mold published 14 July 22

10 PRO TIPS Professional landscape photographer Daniel Wretham shares 10 top tips for amazing coastal landscapes

Are Canon's EF lenses good enough for modern mirrorless cameras?

By Brian Worley last updated 13 July 22

Brian Worley ponders whether Canon's EF lenses for older DSLRs are suitable for newer mirrorless models

Photography cheat sheet: how to use manual exposure mode

By Lauren Scott, Digital Photographer published 6 July 22

TUTORIAL It's easier than you think to take your camera off auto mode and capture images more creatively – here's an infographic to help

Pro portrait photographer Russ Tierney reveals his essential photo kit

By Dan Mold published 1 July 22

PRO KIT Portrait pro Russ Tierney reveals the Canon kit that he loves using for shooting portraits at his Splash Point Photo studio