Once the sun goes down, artificial light can offer some great opportunities to shoot distinctive images. In part one of this series Robert Keeley looks at some handy techniques for budding night photographers.

Technology is increasingly creating more options for photographers, but you should still rely some tried and tested techniques which can really lift your images, says Robert Keeley.

The latest gee whiz idea from perhaps the maddest camera company on Earth is a build-it-yourself kit SLR, an irresistible experience and toy. Andrew Fildes gets his geek on with the Lomo Konstruktor.

Australia offers some fantastic locations for photographers interested in shooting rainforests. James Ostinga visited one of the most photogenic – the Tarkine in northwest Tasmania – and returned with some useful tips on shooting better rainforest images.

Like to take better photos of birds? In the final part of our series on bird photography, wildlife and travel photographer Dale Morris shares four more great tips to help you take your bird photography to the next level.

Photographing birds is one of the toughest challenges in photography. It can also be one of the most satisfying. In the first of a new two-part series wildlife and travel photographer Dale Morris shares four great tips to help you take your bird photography to the next level.

In the final part of our series on professional photographers who have made the switch from stills to video, we speak to Andy Hatton, who makes his living shooting fashion, advertising, sports, documentary and live music.

In a new three-part series, Marc Gafen talks to three professional photographers who have made the switch to video. In part two he speaks to Brett Danton, an experienced stills photographer who now earns his living as a director and videographer.

Do you know how to make the most of your DSLR's video features? Three pro photographers talk to Marc Gafen about their experiences with video and share their best tips for would-be film makers.

In the second and final instalment of our "Composition Essentials" series, Robert Keeley sets out six more tips to help you improve your composition.

We go 'behind the lens' with iconic Aussie sports photographer Adam Pretty who explains how he used an underwater camera and a remote shutter release to capture a unique shot of synchronised divers.

In the first article in a new two-part series, we set out six simple steps to help you improve your composition.

There are lots of ways you can improve your photography. Here Robert Keeley lists just four of the quickest ways you can make a dramatic improvement to the images you create.

Ben McRae became so engrossed in the activities of a passing herd of elephants he almost forgot he was there to photograph them.

Ever thought about setting up your own photo studio? As Andrew Fildes explains, it doesn't have to cost a fortune. He walks you through the basics.

A simple checklist can help you avoid some of photography's most common pitfalls. Mark Galer explains.