[caption id="attachment_16578" align="alignnone" width="605" caption="Samsung EX1"][/caption]   1. Samsung EX1 – A fantastic compact for low light shooting, the EX1 has a fast 24mm f1.8 Schneider lens that includes a 3x optical zoom. Also featuring a 10 MP CCD sensor, the EX1 can shoot in RAW or

[caption id="attachment_16559" align="alignnone" width="605" caption="After"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_16560" align="alignnone" width="605" caption="Before"][/caption] Make an artistic colour selection photograph of your own in just a matter of minutes follow our three simple steps below in Photoshop Elements. We are using our own photograph of a flower however you can apply the sam

[caption id="attachment_16549" align="alignnone" width="605" caption="Abstract Photographic Art"][/caption] Create a simple home studio set up and start shooting your own abstract fine art photographs. Ideal for expanding your photographic portfolio, you could even print your final pictures to hang on the wall or give them aways as great artisitc Christmas gifts! Follow along with our 5 simp

[caption id="attachment_16545" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Image copyright: alyseyoung"][/caption] Well done to alyseyoung who is the 9th December Weekend Project winner. His symmetrical landscape architectural image has an interesting low vantage composition and uses the moving people in the foreground and the background pleasingly. To view all the entries then check out the Dig

[caption id="attachment_16471" align="alignnone" width="605" caption="Bokeh Hearts"][/caption] The term Bokeh simply describes the shape of the background blur in your photographs. It is the highlights in your background that create Bokeh shapes, which makes this time of year perfect for experimenting with Bokeh as you can manipulate your small Christmas tree lights. In the following five qu

A greeting card is the perfect way to show someone you care. Photographic cards are simple to make and can be achieved in a number of editing software programmes. For this tutorial we’re using Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 and will create a generic template, which can be adapted at a later stage depending on how or if you want to take it forward. Step 1: Source the image. For this tutorial we’

Focal points are essential in any successful photo. If you haven’t got somewhere for the viewer’s eye to hook on, they’ll just end up looking all the way around and then soon look away. However, there are forces that conspire against attaining a strong focal point. These might be background distractions, awkward colours or poor composition – anything that fights with your subject to be

[caption id="attachment_16522" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="People on the beach"][/caption] The task in hand this weekend is to 'show movement in the land.' Have fun with this one- you'll need your tripod and to set your camera to a slow shutter speed. Enter your images at the Digital Photographer forum. The competition is open now and will close at 10am on Monday morning 12th

Photographer: John Hicks Website: www.johnhicks.co.uk Location: Times Square, New York City Shot details: Canon EOS 5D, with 16-35  mm lens at 25 mm and f4.5, 1/15 sec, ISO - 100 [caption id="attachment_16410" align="alignnone" width="605" caption="Image copyright: John Hicks"][/caption] About: This shot was taken as part of a personal series of urban street/sports portraits in and aroun

Canon EOS 1D X. This pro model has yet to be reviewed by Digital Photographer but we’ve had a sneak peek and we're all agreed in the team that we're looking forward to getting our hands on a review sample in 2012. High spec and ready for the professional this DSLR is sure to make an impression. [caption id="attachment_16444" align="alignnone" width="605" caption="Canon EOS 1D X"][/caption]

Promotion: How photos can engage your readers

While a written blog certainly relies heavily on well-written and nutritious content in order to keep its readers coming back regularly, they also benefit greatly from the inclusion of a few great images.  Confront your readers with a sea of

Camera School: ISO and sensitivity

Lesson four: Master ISO ISO is the measurement of a camera sensor’s sensitivity to light. Based on the speed ratings of conventional 35mm film (denoted as ASAs), most compacts, superzooms and DSLRs will allow photographers to alter the I

The Weekend Project - 3rd Feb 2012

The weekend has arrived so time for us to set you a shooting challenge. As the weather has drastically changed in the past week the theme for this challenge is 'cold'. Interpret the word as you like. You can enter your images now onto the Digit