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Photographers love to romanticize “natural light.” It gets described with words like natural, authentic, or real, as if using anything other than what’s already in the environment somehow cheapens the work. Scroll through Instagram captions and you’ll see countless photographers boasting about being “natural light only” shooters, presenting it as a stylistic badge of honor. There’s no denying that natural light can be beautiful and can transform scenes, wrap subjects in softness, and produce images that feel alive. But there’s also no denying that it’s widely misunderstood.

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Street photography thrives on observation and instinct. In a recent video essay, photographer E.J. Chako shares five books that reshaped his approach to the streets. Each title offers a distinct lesson—from studying the masters to unlocking your own voice.

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As anyone browsing Fstoppers articles knows, practicing photography comes with a hefty price tag. Cameras, lenses, and lighting gear are investments that deserve protection. Even in the safety of a home studio or home office setup, while break-ins may be rare for many, the risk of accidents or unexpected visitors can threaten valuable equipment. That’s where the IMILAB C30 Dual 3K+3K Indoor Security Camera shines, offering sharp surveillance with one lens fixed on critical gear and another tracking room activity. Curious how this budget-friendly camera can safeguard a photographer’s workspace? Read on to find out why this photographer thinks it’s a must-have.

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The Fujifilm X-E5 mirrorless camera has been getting a lot of attention, and with good reason. It offers a balance of design, performance, and portability that makes it stand out in a crowded lineup of APS-C bodies.

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Adjustment layers are the quiet power tools in Photoshop that let you shape light and color without touching the pixels. They keep edits flexible, stackable, and reversible, which matters when you need to test ideas fast and still return to a clean base later.

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When mirrorless cameras first came out, the initial premise was DSLR-like quality in a smaller package. While that has largely fallen by the wayside with cameras like the Canon EOS R1 and other such beastly mirrorless cameras coming out, there are still plenty of gems from those early days when size trumped most other considerations.

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The Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 lens brings a fast aperture and an affordable price for portrait shooters. That combination gives you background separation and subject isolation in a way most smaller lenses can’t, but it also comes with compromises in size and handling.

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The TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 is a compact, lightweight lens designed for APS-C cameras, and it’s priced to tempt anyone who wants a travel-ready option. A small, affordable prime like this opens up options for everyday shooting without adding bulk to your kit.

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Britain's bursting with structures and buildings that photographers are naturally drawn to thanks to their postcard-perfect looks and history. It also helps that many of the buildings are in locations that are perfect for a day out, making them subjects photographers can shoot and their families can enjoy too.
 

1. Do Your Research

It's worth finding out who the home, castle etc. belongs to before you carry your kit out to it as some organisations have rules on what can be photographed, what they can be used for and what kit's allowed inside. A quick phone call or a check on their website should give you the answers you're looking for. Some places won't allow you to use a tripod while others may have rules on the type of bag, if any, you can take in with you. There may also be a rule that says no flash photography is allowed so do keep an eye out for signs and ensure the flash built into your camera is switched off.  
 

2. Castles

 

From ruined hill forts to beautifully preserved country houses, castles provide majestic architectural delights for us photographers. For more tips on photographing castles, have a look at these guides where we share a few tips to help you take better photos of these fortified structures:

• A Guide To Photographing Castles
• Castle Photography Tips

 

3. Stately Homes

 

Many Stately Homes found in the UK open their doors to the public, giving photographers the chance to capture interesting interiors as well as shots that show the extensive grounds and buildings. Take a look at our article on Photographing Stately Homes for advice on what to photograph and how.
 

4. Churches

 

Small rural churches and grand cathedrals have decorated our nation's skylines for a very long time and they're well worth photographing. If you can, take your camera inside these magnificent structures (you may be charged a small fee) as they are often even more impressive on the inside.

ePHOTOzine has several articles on photographing churches, both on the inside and out, which can be found here:

• Photographing Church Interiors
• Tips On Photographing Stained Glass Windows
• Church Photography At Night
• Tips On Creating HDR Exposures In Churches
• How To Take Photos Inside Churches

  5. Villages

 

Even though this isn't about just one structure, scenic villages are popular tourist destinations and they make good subjects for photographers. Picturesque streets and the famous 'chocolate box' style houses make them a worthwhile stop-off, plus there's usually ample chance to capture a fair few candids too.

Have a look at ePHOTOzine's Guide To Photographing Villages for more tips. For more architectural photography tips, take a look at ePHOTOzine's technique section. 

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Photography should be simple at its core: light, subject, vision. Yet if you spend any time in online communities, retail catalogs, or even casual conversations between photographers, you’ll see that the culture often orbits around something else entirely: gear. Tools that were meant to serve vision become the center of attention. And while gear is undeniably fun, even inspiring, the obsession with it has become its own kind of religion.

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In a recent video for B&H’s On Deck: Sports and Storytelling series, one of my favorite sports photographers and Sony Artisan of Imagery Jean Fruth shares how she consistently captures dynamic baseball images.

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Nikon has announced the release of the highly-anticipated silver version of the iconic full-frame Nikon Zf mirrorless camera. Following the tremendous success since its launch in 2023, the release of the silver edition fulfills customer demand, and reflects Nikon's ambition to encourage even more to enjoy the retro-inspired Zf.

Designed to look like the chrome plating on film-era cameras such as the Nikon F, the texture of the silver finish is similar to that of metal, for an authentic feel suited to a full-frame heritage-inspired model. Zf Silver will be available in six colours for the Premium Exterior which include: Sepia Brown, Moss Green, Stone Grey, as well as new colours Cognac Brown, Teal Blue, and Mauve Pink - which are subdued yet elegant tones that complement the silver body.

In addition, a future firmware update will provide a new "Film Grain" feature that adds a grain effect to photos and videos, further expanding creative possibilities. By combining this feature with Imaging Recipes (downloadable imaging presets via Nikon Imaging Cloud), users will be able to enjoy film-like results tailored to their personal style.

For more information, please visit the Nikon website.

As photographers, we spend our lives capturing other people’s moments. But somewhere along the way, many of us stop documenting our own.

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AI tools for editing are becoming more advanced, and some of them promise results that would have taken hours only a few years ago. Are they ready to compete with Photoshop?

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Leica’s M11 is one of those cameras that makes you think about how and why you shoot. It pushes you to slow down, notice the details, and really work a scene instead of blasting through frames. In a world where you’re flooded with options, it’s good to know what a camera like this does differently and what it asks of you.

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The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens is shaking things up. You don’t often get an APS-C zoom lens that promises both speed and versatility while still being aimed at serious users.

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Photo by Joshua Waller

 

If you're thinking of trying nature or wildlife photography, as well as a camera it's worth investing in a telephoto lens. Why? Well, this is something we'll move on to shortly but first, you need to decide which telephoto lens will work best for you. 

A medium telephoto can be useful for shots taken in and around zoos and wildlife parks but if you're capturing smaller subjects such as birds, even if it's in your own garden, you'll need a telephoto that has much more reach (300mm +). For shots of swans and ducks in the park, a shorter telephoto lens will be fine. 

 

Why A Telephoto? 

 

Reason 1: Bring The Subject Closer

Apart from the odd swan at the park who is used to people feeding it bread, most wildlife is wary of humans and they will move away, sometimes never returning when people get too close. For this reason, a telephoto lens is needed to bring your subject to you. With a telephoto lens, you'll be able to take shots that look like you were just a few steps away from your subject when really there was quite a bit of distance between you and them. It also means you won't have to waste energy chasing your subject around all day. Instead, set up in a hide, wait patiently and use the pull of your longer focal length to create frame-filling wildlife shots. 

 

Photo by Joshua Waller

Reason 2: Safety

Having the ability to capture images from further away makes it safer for the photographer when capturing images of what could be considered as a dangerous animal or when your subject's behaviour, such as male deer fighting during mating season, would put you in danger up close. The distance also means the animal is less likely to be startled which will stop them bolting away quickly which could cause them or other animals that are around them injury if they begin to panic. 

 

 

Reason 3: Pleasing Perspective

When shooting with telephotos it can be easier to produce shots where the subject is separated from the background as the zone of sharpness is more restricted.
 

 

Reason 4: Shoot 'Through' Fences

Wildlife parks and zoos make it easier for photographers to get closer to wildlife, but mesh fences can be a particular annoyance and can ruin a great shot. However, if you're using a lens with a longer focal range, it can be quite easy to eliminate fences from shots. Similar results can be produced on lenses with wider apertures on offer, meaning users with lenses that have smaller focal lengths can still produce mesh-free images. Basically, you need to set a wide aperture, place the lens over one of the gaps and once there's some distance between your subject and the fence, click the shutter button. 

 

 

Points To Remember When Using A Telephoto

 

Point 1: Shake

Telephotos have a habit of magnifying the slightest bit of camera shake so either use a support such as a tripod or monopod or stick to higher shutter speeds. Switching up the ISO will help you achieve quicker shutter speeds or you could invest in a faster lens. 

 

Point 2: Focus 

When working with a subject in the distance, the autofocus system can get easily confused by blades of grass etc. that may be positioned closer to your lens and it'll focus on these rather than the bird etc. in the distance. This is why it's often worth switching to manual focus so you can have full control over what's your main focal point. 
 

Photo by Joshua Waller

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The Society of Photographers is excited to host a series of free-to-enter photographic roadshows across the UK. Now in its 11th year, these events offer an excellent opportunity for photographers of all experience levels to explore innovative industry trends, connect with leading photography brands, and gain valuable insights through expert-led Masterclasses.

 

A Unique Learning Experience

Each roadshow starting at 09:30, will feature three FREE Masterclasses led by renowned photographic educators, covering topics such as lighting techniques, business strategies, and inspirational storytelling. Attendees will have the chance to learn from an impressive lineup of speakers, including Raj Khepar, Gary Hill, Luke Davis, Mr Whisper (Balwinder Bhatla), and Rebecca Douglas.

 

Leading Brands in the Industry

The accompanying trade shows will showcase top photographic companies, allowing attendees to explore the latest equipment, software, and services. Exhibiting brands include Fujifilm, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Elinchrom, Permajet, 3 Legged Thing, MagMod, Gomatic, Click Backdrops, Camera Centre UK, Aaduki Multimedia Insurance, Graphistudio, The Society of Photographers, Professional Imagemaker, Bump2Baby, and Praetego. Manufacturers will also be offering exclusive show deals for attendees.

Event Schedule

Here are the upcoming 2025 Roadshow dates and venues:

September 2025

• Tuesday 16th September – Webbington Hotel & Spa, Somerset
• Wednesday 17th September – Green Park Conference Centre, Reading
• Thursday 18th September – Priestfield Stadium, Kent

 

  An Unmissable Opportunity for Photographers

Colin Jones, CEO of The Society of Photographers, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming events: “We are delighted to bring the Roadshows back for 2025. Each event will offer three free Masterclasses, providing valuable insights and tips to help photographers elevate their skills. Alongside this, our trade shows will be packed with leading photographic companies showcasing the latest products and services, with exclusive show deals available. Whether you’re an aspiring or professional photographer, these events promise to be both educational and inspiring. Best of all, entry is completely free!”

 

Register for Free Tickets

To find out more about The Society of Photographers’ 2025 Roadshows and to secure your free tickets, please visit the event website.

Get Your FREE Tickets Today!

Camera companies know how to sell dreams. Every press release is packed with bigger numbers, faster speeds, and dramatic leaps in technical capabilities. On spec sheets, today’s cameras look like science fiction compared to models from just a decade ago. But not every shiny number translates into real-world value.

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Do you wish your camera could autofocus on stars—without reframing? Good news. The venerable Pentax K-1 DSLR now has Star AF available in the U.S. Autofocusing on pinpoint stars just got a whole lot easier—and you can forget endless pixel-peeping.

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