Most shooters automatically reach for a telephoto focal length lens for shooting a distant subject. But Robert Keeley says this focal option can be used more creatively.

Today it’s possible to shoot a lot of images, which can be a fast way to improve – but only if you improve your editing ability. Robert Keeley explains.

Shooting images for a charity has its own unique rewards. In this, the season of giving, Rob Ditessa talks to three professional photographers who shoot pro bono for good causes.

Set yourself a specific photo assignment and your images will look less like snapshots and more like the work of a professional, writes Alfonso Calero.

Heading to the beach this summer? Here are some of our favourite beach locations that will not only keep the family happy but give you the chance to get out and shoot some great photos.

Getty Images photographer Quinn Rooney explains how he captured this photo at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Pro wildlife shooter Greg Basco shares 11 great tips to help you capture beautiful photos of rainforest birds.

Darran Leal outlines the attractions of one of his favourite Australian shooting locations, isolated Piccaninny Creek in the remote Purnululu National Park at the top of Western Australia.

Whether it’s a tender moment between a mother and her young, a magical bit of social interaction that strikes a human chord, a raptor riding the thermals or a herd of animals bursting away from a chasing predator; there’s no doubt capturing action photography is a hugely addictive pastime. And while it can be technically tricky and difficult to pull off, it’s also rewarding when you succeed.

Stuck in a photographic rut? Here are seven simple tips to get your creative juices flowing. Story by Andrew Fildes.

There are all sorts of wonderful things that you can do to your images in post-production. Unfortunately there are a few terrible things you can do too. Here are our least favourite!

Chances are it wasn't your love of graphs that got you interested in photography. Even so, there's a very strong case for learning how to read a histogram.

For photographer Drew Hopper, New England National Park in Northern NSW, is a constant source of inspiration. He recalls a visit when he came across very special Antarctic Beech tree.

We go behind the scenes with Dylan Fox as he captures a sun kissed landscape in the lush heart of Manistee National Park in Michigan, USA.

In part two of our series on photographing concerts and festivals, pro photographer Paul Hoelen shares some useful tips for shooting in high-contrast and low-light conditions, he names his ideal kit for event photography, and exposes some of the copyright traps that come into play if you want to sell your images.

Festivals offer unlimited opportunities for switched-on photographers, writes award-winning shooter Paul Hoelen. He shares some useful tips to help you return from your next big event with a memory card full of great images.