Portrait photography

From creative self-portraits to standout group photos, discover fresh inspiration, tips and tricks for taking perfect portraits – whatever the occasion.

Why and how to use flash

Five ways to fix your photos with flash.

High-key & low-key portrait lighting

Create classic lighting setups for high-quality, moody portraits.

Top tips for great party photography

Capture incredible party photography with these easy tips and techniques.

Take better Christmas photos than last year

Photographer Lena Petrova on how to improve your festive photography.

Fairytale portraits

Ten expert tips for creating memorable mystical imagery with Rosie Hardy.

Portrait photography tips

Improve your portrait photography with these top tips and techniques.

Queer portraiture with feeling

Non-binary photographer Louis Painter on photographing the queer community.

Capture aesthetic photos

Social media influencer Steffi Marla shares how she ensures her images stand out online.

Baby photography tips

Make baby photography fun and get great results.

Top pet photography tips

Capture stunning photos of your pets with tips from pet photographer Cat Race.

The best entry-level kit for portraits

Cameras and lenses for every type of portrait photography.

Upgrade your selfie

TikToker Nina Collins explains how to take creative self-portraits at home.

Mindful travel photography

What to consider when photographing cultures and communities that are not your own.

Portraits for prints

Photographer and TikToker Kym Moseley shares his tips for capturing and sharing striking shots of strangers.

Generational portraits

How to shoot, compile and print a unique generational portrait of your family.

Create custom bokeh

A simple, crafty way to add custom bokeh shapes such as hearts and stars to your images.

The perfect lens for portraits

What to consider when choosing a lens for portrait photography.

Inspirational images at home

Transform your home into a studio with tips from TikTok star Michaela Efford.

Group portrait photography

Four Canon Ambassadors share their advice for stunning group shots.

Shoot abstract portraits

Experiment with multiple exposures, light painting, shadow play and more.

Street portrait tips

The best advice for standout street portraiture, from pro photographer Julian Love.

How to shoot your friends like fashion models

London-based fashion and beauty photographer Jade Keshia Gordon offers 6 simple tips for creating more stylish social media shots.

Set up your own home studio

Discover how to get creative with flash and shoot stunning portraits on a budget.

How to capture perfect skin tones in your portraits

Master the tricky art of capturing natural skin tones with fashion pro Jade Keshia Gordon.

Picture perfect self-portraits

Discover how to transform an ordinary selfie into a stunning self-portrait.

Fun & festive pet portraits

Simple tips, tricks and techniques for taking striking pet photos this Christmas.

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Other genres

Autumn

Capture the changing colours of autumn

Winter

Take stunning winter shots

Family

Capture and print the moments you want to cherish forever

Creative Prints & Crafts

Discover fun and creative crafts to print out for the whole family, and clever ways to make the most of your favourite photos and printer.

Food

Food photos to make your mouth water

Landscape

Take in the vast beauty of the landscape

Wedding

Make forever moments even more special

Architecture

Capture the beauty of architecture with photography

Fashion

Add a fashion edge to your photos

Action & sports

Show the power of movement

Street

Reveal the hidden candid moments of urban life

Wildlife

Explore the wild side with wildlife and nature photography

Travel

Freeze the memories from your journeys around the world

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