Now we’re into the cold season reflections are everywhere. Look for ice and rain and follow our shooting advice. Tip 1: The city reflects. The built up urban environment is the ideal location for reflection photography. Look for glass fronted buildings and modern statues to take some effective shots. Avoid capturing your own reflection in the image unless it is intended. Tip 2: Landscape

[caption id="attachment_16178" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Winter wonderland "][/caption] For December the challenge is to go out and shoot a winter wonderland scene. Remember to wrap up warm! Start posting your entries on the Digital Photographer forum in order to be in with a chance of winning a prize. For those new to the forum challenge you can enter as many times as you

[caption id="attachment_16377" align="alignnone" width="605" caption="Photobook"][/caption] We show you how to create your own personalised photobook in iPhoto. This can be a great gift for someone in the family or for that special somebody. Step 1: Import your images. This can be done a couple of ways. Either drag and drop the folder into iPhoto or got to File, and click on import to librar

[caption id="attachment_16128" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="Northern Lights in Norway"][/caption] We want your shots of Norway! In Digital Photographer 118  we are exploring Norway as part of the location guide feature.  We also want to see your shots of this incredible country. To be in with a chance of getting your work featured in the magazine as part of the readers locatio

Digital Photographer issue 116 is on sale now from ImagineShop and offers readers 100 free photo prints from Bonusprint!* To claim this exclusive offer, simply purchase issue 116 of Digital Photographer and follow the instructions to upload your images to the Bonusprint website. You must place your order by 29th December 2011. As well as this amazing giveaway, Issue 116 is also packed wi

Advanced Photoshop issue 90 is on sale now from the online ImagineShop and this edition comes with two amazing free gifts. The first is a desktop reference guide to retouching, with ten top tips and techniques as used by professionals working in the retouching industry. This includes guides to the essential tools, step-by-step walkthroughs and must-have kit. The pocket-size guide folds out

The festive season is your chance to take an amazing photograph of all of the delicious and beautiful food which will be available over Christmas and New Year! From cheeseboards bursting with Stilton, Brie and Cheddar, Chutneys and Pink Lady Apples to the piece de resistance, the centrepiece, the star of the show, the Turkey Roast, complete with all the trimmings. Pink Lady® Food Photographe

[caption id="attachment_16054" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="©Mark Pain"][/caption] Mark Pain, Chief Sports Photographer for The Mail On Sunday and current Sports Photographer of the Year, today announces that the next course in his Sports Photography School will be at the British Gas National Diving Cup in Southend On Sea on 27th, 28th and 29th Janaury 2012. A premium diving event fo

[caption id="attachment_16040" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="The new Speedlight SB-910 from Nikon"][/caption] Fast, versatile and powerful, with re-designed menus and controls, the SB-910 offers extensive opportunities for on-camera or wireless flash photography. A powerful tool for professionals who demand studio quality lighting, the new model combines enhanced operation with an exte

DP forum user theoden06 was the winner for this challenge with his beautiful family portrait. This personal and delicate moment has been captured superbly. The use of natural light and the monochrome finish are spot on and have been used fully to the photographer’s advantage. Great work. [caption id="attachment_16028" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Image copyright: theoden06"][/capt

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