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Photography cheat sheet: What is directional light?
By Matt Golowczynski last updated
CHEAT SHEET Learn how lighting direction affects your photography – and the three main types of directional light you can use
Photography cheat sheet: portrait lighting techniques
By Matt Golowczynski last updated
CHEAT SHEET How do you go about lighting a portrait with just one light source? Here are six things to try
This credit card-sized ring light will up your smartphone photography
By Beth Nicholls published
News The LEDCard is a wallet-sized DIY ring light that's perfect for everyday macro phone photography
Canon camera skills: Use Aperture Priority mode when light levels are changing
By Brian Worley published
TUTORIAL Our resident Canon EOS expert deliberates whether aperture priority mode will give you the sharpest shots
The art of noise: How to shoot in poor lighting with your Canon camera
By Brian Worley published
TUTORIAL Our resident Canon expert Brian Worley runs through how to get the best results in low-light situations with high ISO settings
Get to grips with ISO on your Canon camera (in the dark)
By Lauren Scott, Marcus Hawkins published
News Optimize your ISO settings when you’re shooting in the near dark
Use camera settings to make the most of your photography from dusk to dawn
By Marcus Hawkins published
tutorial Turn your low-light pictures into a highlight of your photography portfolio
Light painting photography: make spiral artwork in the dark
By Dan Mold published
TUTORIAL Light painting mesmerizing geometric patterns can make images that are sure to turn heads
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