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What is a RAW file? How I create better images with a simple setting change
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
GUIDE Wondering what is a RAW file (or RAW photo)? Well, it opens up new possibilities – if you have the right software

Photography cheat sheets: camera reference guides for visual learners!
By Digital Camera last updated
CHEAT SHEET Learn pro techniques for portraits, poses, lighting, landscapes and more with our one-stop photography cheat sheets

Photography cheat sheet: What are f-stops and how to understand them
By Chris George published
Cheat sheet What are the f-stops on your camera or lens? And what kind of effect does changing them have? Our chart explains all

These new Westcott strobes hide a feature that allows for multiple lighting patterns in seconds
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Creative Mask mode fires up to six different lighting patterns automatically

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

"There's not much foreground to be found when photographing storms – apart from old barns and livestock – so adding a human element brings a photo to life, especially a flowing red dress"
By Kim Bunermann published
Interview Storm chaser Paige Vincent on the adrenaline rush, the risks and her passion for shooting in the face of storms

No AI was used in this photo - every detail was hand-crafted through multiple-exposure techniques
By Kim Bunermann published
why shots work We delve into the story behind Traci Arney's photograph, "Dance of Dragonflies"

I still use the 'outdated' reciprocal rule to beat camera shake in my photos – here's why…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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