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
Opinion: Planning is the key to consistently great landscape photographs
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Wonder how great landscape photographers are always in the right place at the right time? Luck has nothing to do with it…
Opinion: The retro-inspired Nikon Z fc is a step back in the right direction
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Nikon Z fc’s retro good looks and modern features could prove a winning combination
How to get started with a photography account on Instagram
By Mike Harris last updated
HOME PROJECTS Want to start an Instagram? Read our crash course on the photo and video-sharing social media behemoth
Enter this wildlife photography competition today for a chance to win goodies from a £10K prize pot
By Mike Harris published
NEWS Wildlife Vets International’s photography competition boasts multiple categories and plenty of prizes, and aims to boost awareness of conservation efforts
How to shoot motorsports with a monopod: get sharper shots, and no arm-ache!
By Mike Harris published
Video Is shooting motorsport photography handheld breaking your back? A monopod might be the answer
How to capture perfect panning shots in motorsport photography
By Mike Harris published
Video Perfect your panning technique to capture a real sense of speed, with tack-sharp subjects and speed-blurred backgrounds
How to use mirrors to magically enhance your portraits
By Mike Harris published
Video Use a little smoke and plenty of mirrors to capture a series of creative portraits you can shoot at home
How to capture a double exposure
By Mike Harris published
Video Here's how to capture an ethereal double exposure of a beautiful blossom in-camera
How to photograph a classic still life at home
By Mike Harris last updated
Video Learn how to photograph a classic still life at home using the rule of odds, color theory and a pop-up background
Opinion: There's more to photography competitions than just winning prizes
By Mike Harris published
Opinion There are plenty of positive reasons to enter photography competitions – even if winning remains elusive
No excuse! Portable drives and the cloud make it easier than ever to protect photos
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Portable hard drives and cloud storage have made it easier than ever to safeguard your photos – so you’ve no excuse!
How to photograph a frame within a frame
By Mike Harris published
Video Get into the right frame of mind! Up your compositional game by learning how to photograph a frame within a frame
Brush up your photo and video editing skills with these FREE Photography Show live streams
By Mike Harris last updated
NEWS From editing infrared images to creating cinemagraphs, here’s a breakdown of the editing-themed goodies still to come
Opinion: Stop 'spraying and praying' and you'll improve as a photographer
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Spray-and-pray won't help your photography! If you shoot first and ask questions later, try a more considered approach
Nikon announces NX Field – new remote shooting system for pro sports shooters
By Mike Harris last updated
NEWS Nikon's new remote shooting firmware and app for pro sports and news photographers to be released in time for Tokyo Olympics
How to use the Photoshop Express app
By Mike Harris published
Video Learn how to use the Photoshop Express app – Adobe's free-to-use mobile app that’s great for editing on the go
Up your astrophotography by scanning the night sky with the SkyView app
By Mike Harris published
Video The SkyView app uses augmented reality tech to decipher the night sky – a great way to get awesome astrophotography
Monitor water levels for your coastal photography with the My Tide Times app
By Mike Harris published
Video Keep an eye on changing water levels for your coastal photography – and personal safety – with My Tide Times
Interior photography tips: how to photograph interiors of homes
By Mike Harris published
Video These indoor photography tips will help you get great shots with just a wide-angle lens, a tripod and natural light
It's time! Shoot a stunning lifestyle image of your watch
By Mike Harris published
Video Photograph Instagram-worthy lifestyle photos of your favorite timepiece with a macro lens
How to create great panorama photography
By Mike Harris published
Video Shoot multiple images and blend them together to capture panorama photography
How to shoot a vintage photograph at home using clever DIY tricks
By Mike Harris last updated
Video Learn how to turn a simple indoor portrait into a tattered vintage photograph using homemade textures
Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 1-5x Super Macro lens gives access to a miniature photographic world
By Mike Harris last updated
NEWS Zhongyi Optics’ Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 1-5x Super Macro mitigates the need for handfuls of extension tubes
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