Mike Harris
Mike is Digital Camera World's How To Editor. He has over a decade of experience, writing for some of the biggest specialist publications including Digital Camera, Digital Photographer and PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine. Prior to DCW, Mike was Deputy Editor of N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine and Production Editor at Wex Photo Video, where he sharpened his skills in both the stills and videography spheres. While he's an avid motorsport photographer, his skills extend to every genre of photography – making him one of Digital Camera World's top tutors for techniques on cameras, lenses, tripods, filters and other imaging equipment – as well as sharing his expertise on shooting everything from portraits and landscapes to abstracts and architecture to wildlife and, yes, fast things going around race tracks...
Latest articles by Mike Harris
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Give ‘em L: why using an L-bracket changed my photography life
By Mike Harris published
Opinion I never leave home without my L-bracket – it’s transformed my relationship with tripods, here’s why…
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Save 25% off Photoshop and Lightroom for six months, I’d grab this Adobe deal if I were a new user!
By Mike Harris published
Deal Adobe has slashed the monthly price of its Photography (1TB) plan, which was unaffected by recent price rises anyway, making this a fantastic deal!
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I’m a photography expert, and I hated back-button focus at first; here’s why I now LOVE using it …
By Mike Harris published
Opinion I’m a big advocate of back-button focus, so make sure you understand all of the many benefits before you dismiss it
![AI-generated images, created using Adobe Firefly. Left image depicts a product-style image of a watch on a bokeh-filled background. Middle image depicts empty room with only a chair and a clock on the wall. Right image depicts a woman's wrist with a watch on it.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FbALwZkENLoWwYYLAAm5xb-320-80.jpg)
Why are AI-generated images of clocks always set to 10 past 10? I think I know the answer…
By Mike Harris published
Feature Ever noticed how AI-generated clocks tend to read 10:10? There are several practical reasons for this and they're related to clock and watch product photography
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The best photo editing software in 2025: retouch, fix and enhance your images
By Mike Harris last updated
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
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AI-generated imagery poses a threat that isn't being talked about enough – and I can't find an answer
By Mike Harris published
Opinion AI imagery transparency is only half the creative war against the machines. How will increasing consumption of AI creations change our perception of hand-crafted imagery?
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I’m mesmerized by this award-winning drone photograph of swimmers in the sea, it looks like a real-life fractal
By Niall Hampton published
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: Drone pilot and photographer, Hüseyin Karahan, captured this award-winning aerial shot of tens of swimmers splashing in the sea
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I still use the 'outdated' reciprocal rule to beat camera shake in my photos – here's why…
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial I think camera shake is the number one problem that plagues beginner and intermediate photographers. But is the reciprocal rule still a viable solution?
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I’m a photography expert, here’s how I learned the exposure triangle and how I use it to shoot in manual mode
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial If your New Year's resolution is to learn the exposure triangle and switch to manual mode, I'm here to put you on the right path...
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Disney wouldn't be what it is today if it weren’t for this legendary camera – and I built it out of Lego
By Mike Harris published
Feature The Lego Walt Disney Tribute Camera might just include the most important camera in Disney history: the multi-plane camera
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“I saw my girlfriend diving towards them…” Freediver’s awe-inspiring underwater photo steals the shoal
By Niall Hampton published
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: Pro freediver, Benjamin Yavar, captured this award-winning underwater photo of the sardine run in Chile
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I’m a portrait expert, here’s how I avoid the red-eye effect ruining my photos
By Wendy Evans published
Tutorial I explain what causes the dreaded red-eye effect in portrait photos and my top tips to avoid it altogether
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Fujifilm wages war against scalpers – if it puts the X100VI in the hands of more enthusiasts, I’m all for it!
By Mike Harris published
NEWS Fujifilm Japan introduces measures to deter scalpers. No solution is perfect, but if it helps, I say: “Go get 'em Fujifilm!”
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Want to photograph the New Year's Eve fireworks? Here are my explosive secrets...
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial New Year’s Eve is a fantastic excuse to head out and photograph fireworks – use my sparkling selection of tips and rocket to success
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I climbed a snow-capped mountain and photographed the real Cinderella Castle from above with my DJI drone
By Mike Harris published
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: Sam Evans hiked into the Bavarian Alps to launch his DJI Mini 4 Pro and capture the fairytale structure that inspired Disney's Cinderella Castle
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I used a cheap tilt-shift lens to capture this bokeh-filled holiday season photograph
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial The Lensbaby Spark 2.0 is an affordable tilt-shift-style lens that enables you to capture wacky photos with intense discs of bokeh
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I captured a frozen bubble on my window sill at the first sign of snow – here’s how you can too!
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Make the most of a snow day this holiday season and capture a close-up of a frozen bubble – every one’s unique!
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"I always wear red when I photograph robins – they seem attracted to it!"
By Mike Harris published
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: Jonathan Stubbs wore red, saw red, and fired the shutter to capture this truly delightful image of a European robin
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I photographed a festive feast during the holidays as well as a flaming figgy pudding
By Mike Harris published
How to I photographed a feast for the eyes this holiday season. Learn how to make the most of the food and decorations – try your hand at festive food photography
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I stopped the car and leaned out of the window with my camera to capture this jaw-dropping building
By Mike Harris published
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: Shannon Rose O'Shea was driving past the Universal Stella Nova Resort, when inspiration struck, so she stopped the car and leaned out of the window with her camera!
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I’m planning my 365 photography project now! Here's why I'm not waiting until the New Year and my #1 secret for success
By Mike Harris last updated
Tutorial I’m going to capture at least one photo every day throughout 2025, here’s my secret to a successful 365 project
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Adobe hikes Photoshop prices by HUGE 50% amid stock downturn. Is it all AI’s fault?
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Has Adobe’s move toward AI forced it to revise its photography pricing plans or is there an ulterior motive? Here’s my hot take…
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28 Years Later shot on an iPhone 15 with a US$75 million budget! Gimmick or genius?
By Mike Harris published
News Danny Boyle’s latest zombie apocalypse romp was shot on an iPhone 15 – but with a US$75 million budget this surely wasn't a cost-cutting measure, so what gives?
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