In this video we will show you a simple camera technique that will add incredible impact to action images. Panning is the technique of capturing moving subjects sharply while allowing the background and foreground to blur with motion.

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Annoyed by crowds of people getting in your images? Hate the thought of hours in front of the computer cloning them out? Wandering tourists and people can pose a real problem for photographers, but there’s an easy solution.

In this video tutorial, we show how to remove crowds of people automatically without hours of retouching. We’ll walk you through the process from start to finish!

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With all the wintery weather across the world at the moment, we thought that it may be useful to offer a few tips for capturing images in snow and ice. Hopefully these will ensure you’re venturing out into the snow with the right kit, and the right eye to shoot a stunning photograph.

If you’re lacking any sign of snow or winter, be sure to bookmark the video for later this year!

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Light painting is the process of photographing at night and illuminating the scene by moving the camera, or a handheld light/torch. The actual source of the light doesn’t need to appear in the photo, but the technique gives you the flexibility to cast light on only certain aspects of a scene. It can lead to some really stunning effects!

In this video tutorial, we’ll take a look at the equipment needed to experiment with light painting, go behind the scenes on location, and walk through the the different images produced during the shoot.

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In this video tutorial we look at lens focal length and using selective focus to add visual impact to your images. Various examples of different lenses and settings are given for comparison.

The video then goes on to show you how to create a similar effect within Photoshop, recreating depth of field after using a narrow aperture when shooting.

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In this video tutorial, we look at the camera set up and post-production technique for creating stunning panoramic image. You’ll be shown how to position your camera and tripod at the scene, experiment with portrait vs. landscape shooting, and given a walkthrough of stitching the various images together in Photoshop.

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In this quick video tutorial we look at camera settings and shooting tips for capturing low light photography images. Coupled with several great examples, it’s a thorough basic introduction to the challenges of shooting in dusk.

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In this video tutorial, we look at a quick, simple and very flexible way to manipulate colour within an image. We’re focusing upon two example photographs to demonstrate the effect.

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In this video tutorial Simon shows us how to add more texture and character to your portrait photos during a post-processing workflow. The result is a wonderful high key portrait with loads of charm! This tutorial will help give your portrait photos a professional look.

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