In part two of our series on composition, Robert Keeley explains how you can use leading lines, framing devices and silhouettes to improve your pictures.

We look at some useful rules and ideas you can use to improve the way you compose images.

Camera dollies are widely used in film and television to create smooth tracking shots. We show you how to make one for your DSLR or compact camera for less than $40.

Sometimes it's just not possible to capture everything you want in a single shot. The solution is simple - shoot two photos and display them side-by-side. Alfonso Calero explains.

Australian photographer Justin Gilligan recently spent several weeks off Cape Town chasing South Africa's remarkable great white sharks. He talks about the evolution of a very special photo.

In the concluding part of this feature on how to photograph major events, Robert Keeley runs through some specific situations, and explains how to handle them.

In part one of this feature Robert Keeley outlines how to prepare thoroughly for photographing any major event, be it a wedding, party or anything!

Alfonso Calero recently photographed the world-famous Tsukiji Fish market in Tokyo, Japan. His photos became the basis of a book which is now sold to tourists visiting the markets. He explains how the project came about and shares five essential tips for anyone contemplating a similar project.

Adam Pretty describes the process that went into his award-winning underwater shot of synchronised swimmers at the 2011 World Swimming Championships in Shanghai, China.

Alfonso Calero photographed close to fifty portraits in this year’s ANZAC day march. He shares five essential tips for anyone contemplating a similar project.

Want to capture beautiful seascapes? Alfonso Calero has seven tips to help you on your way.

Planning a holiday? Andrew Fildes explains why ultrawide zoom lenses are so good for travel photography.

There are some great photo apps out there for iPhone and Android users. We list our favourites.

If you've ever taken photos with your digital camera's colour balance set to Auto, only to find a strange colour tint in your photos, don't be disheartened. This and a range of other colour issues can be dealt with easily in post-production - if you know how. Peter Wilson-Jones explains.

So you thought you had to be an accomplished illustrator to make your own comic book character? Not so! As Nathan Duff explains, all you need is a camera, some Photoshop know-how and a little imagination.

Few things are more distracting in a photo than an off-kilter horizon. In this one-step Photoshop tutorial we show you how to ensure level horizons the easy way.