Photographing

Master the fundamentals of photography, including exposure, composition, and working with light to capture great images.

Getting started with Photographing

  • How to Use Focal Length to Compress Elements in a Photograph

    How to Use Focal Length to Compress Elements in a Photograph

    Marie Gardiner
  • A Photographer's Guide to Light: Noticing Diffuse Reflection

    A Photographer's Guide to Light: Noticing Diffuse Reflection

    Marie Gardiner
  • How to Adjust the Shadows in Photos Using Lightroom Classic

    How to Adjust the Shadows in Photos Using Lightroom Classic

    Jamie Evan
  • All Photographing content:

    1. A 10 Step Guide to Superb Minimalist Photography

      A 10 Step Guide to Superb Minimalist Photography

      Tutorial Beginner

      We often hear the phrase 'less is more', and this couldn't be more apt than when appreciating minimalism. When executed well, minimalist photography can be...

    2. Quick Tip: 4 Steps to Remarkable Reflection Photography

      Quick Tip: 4 Steps to Remarkable Reflection Photography

      Tutorial Beginner

      Photographing reflections can be extremely rewarding and produce stunning results, but sometimes achieving those dramatic shots can be harder than first...

    3. How to Photograph Stunning Waterfalls

      How to Photograph Stunning Waterfalls

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Twice a month we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in September, 2009. ...

    4. Photography Kick-start Guide: How Your Camera Works

      Photography Kick-start Guide: How Your Camera Works

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Twice a month we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in August, 2009. ...

    5. Creating Impact With Partial Colour: 60 Stunning Photos

      Creating Impact With Partial Colour: 60 Stunning Photos

      Tutorial Beginner

      Colour is a powerful part of photography and it's presence or absence is a great way to highlight and emphasise certain parts of an image. Although much of...

    6. A Guide to Preparing Your First Gallery Exhibition

      A Guide to Preparing Your First Gallery Exhibition

      Tutorial Beginner

      If you come to this website, you probably have a stockpile of photos that you've made. But let me ask you a question, have any of them seen the light of day?...

    7. How to Use Flash With a Slow Shutter to Create Motion and Ghosts

      How to Use Flash With a Slow Shutter to Create Motion and Ghosts

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Twice a month we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in August, 2009. ...

    8. Into the Dark: 100 Beautiful Examples of Night Photography

      Into the Dark: 100 Beautiful Examples of Night Photography

      Tutorial Beginner

      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...

    9. 50 Stunning Photos That Freeze Time With a Fast Shutter

      50 Stunning Photos That Freeze Time With a Fast Shutter

      Tutorial Beginner

      Capturing a moment takes patience, a degree of luck and often, a fast shutter speed! When done correctly, these fleeting moments tell a story, capture an...

    10. The Basics Of Mesmerising Moon Photography

      The Basics Of Mesmerising Moon Photography

      Tutorial Beginner

      Moon photography can be one of the most fun, yet one of the most aggravating, projects to tackle. You've probably seen those gorgeous photos on calendars,...

    11. A 10 Step Guide to Creative & Colourful Market Photography

      A 10 Step Guide to Creative & Colourful Market Photography

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Markets are hives of activity, with customers and traders bustling around stalls and fresh produce. They are full of life and colour, giving you a great...

    12. Quick Tip: Taking Beautiful Candlelight Photos

      Quick Tip: Taking Beautiful Candlelight Photos

      Tutorial Beginner

      Light is one of a photographer's greatest assets and, when used effectively, can transform otherwise dull scenes into photographic masterpieces. Candles...