It’s November again, and for those of us who live in England, that means Bonfire Night! It’s the perfect excuse to let off some fireworks and build a massive fire (something you do really need an excuse for…). For us photographers it also happens to create the ideal opportunity for beautiful, and perhaps unforgettable, photos!

Today we’re building on our firework photography guide last week, with a few more tips and lots of photo inspiration for the avid firework photographer!

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October is here and it’s almost time for ghouls and goblins to come out and play. As store displays become creepier by the minute and the aisles fill up with copious amounts of sugary treats, we decided to scour the web in search of the best photos to inspire you to work your camera into your costume this year.

Below you’ll find over 100 cute and creepy Halloween photos. We’ve covered everything from batman dogs and evil pumpkins to spiderweb cupcakes and beyond. This is one photo roundup too weird and crazy to miss!

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After the sun has set, night brings a new an exciting challenge for photographers. Moonlight, stars, long exposures, light painting, and light trails are all techniques to try, and objects to capture on camera. Grab your tripod, and join us after the jump for 100 absolutely stunning night-time photographs along with tips and tutorials for shooting your own!

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This year Phototuts+ is taking part in Blog Action Day to raise awareness about clean water and water conservation. In today’s post, we’ll be taking a look at some compelling images of water issues around the world, and thinking about how you can use your talent as a photographer to raise money for this important cause.

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Love them or hate them, you have to admit the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) has delivered some amazing photos during the course of its existence. A fair number of those images are available online for the curious astronomers in the crowd. I spent some time trolling through a couple of different catalogs and could have been lost for hours if my deadline were not looming!

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Capturing that quick moment of happiness, sadness, excitement, or adrenaline can be difficult. High speed photography (using a really fast shutter speed) is excellent technique for capturing those precious moments in time. Today we’re showcasing over 100 examples of incredible and beautiful frozen moments in time. Some of these will completely blow your mind!

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Minimalism is indeed the art of less. As a life philosophy, minimalists focus on a few essential elements of life and cast unnecessary things aside. In today’s showcase, we have collected 50 examples of minimalist photography, where the focus is one one small key element and the rest of the composition is completely clutter free. You’ll be surprised at how powerful these images can be!

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You’d be amazed at what it’s possible to achieve using only one light or strobe. Although many of us may envy a full studio setup complete with all lighting configurations imaginable, it’s often something of an unrealistic dream! Today’s post is designed to inspire you to shoot with the equipment you have, and make the most of your simple lighting setup!

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Architectural photography is a stunning way to express the beauty of man-made creation. Although the natural world has a huge amount to offer photographers, the angular lines, shapes and patterns of architecture allow you to experiment in a completely unique way. Today we’re taking a look at 100 stunning examples of just this – architecture that provokes amazement!

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