Photography lighting techniques
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.
How to control exposure
Master aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings.
Light painting photography
Paint your own stunning pictures using light sources and a long exposure.
Shooting in available light
Learn how to seek out and capture the best light to improve how your photos look.
10 firework photography tips
Kit, techniques and composition – top tips for photographing fireworks.
7 tips for low-light photography
Discover key techniques for shooting sharp photos in low light and the best Canon kit for low-light photography.
How to use a flash for creative action photography
Discover the benefits of using a Speedlite flash in your action photography.
Set up your own home studio
Discover how to get creative with flash and shoot stunning portraits on a budget.
3 DIY photo accessories
Make your own softbox, spotlight tube for focused light, and beanbag to steady your camera.
Use HDR to improve your photos
Discover how to use HDR (high dynamic range) technology to combine multiple images of the same scene, so you can capture detail in both the lightest and darkest elements of a picture.
Other techniques
Basics
Master the photo basics
Composition
Compose your shots like an artist
Macro
Get in closer and uncover the hidden details
Night
Find light in darkness
Vlogging
Share your passions with vlogging
Black & white
Shoot in monochrome for timeless chic
Time-lapse
Bring your photos to life with a time-lapse movie
Video
Tell your story with a movie