Technology Explained, Practice
Daniela Bowker
Resolution and pixels and image quality! Oh my! ...

When you hear the term 'high-res' thrown about with such abandon when it comes to images for web use, have you ever stopped to think just how big or how high quality and image meant for the web needs to be?

Resolution and pixels and image quality! Oh my! Saving images for the web
Feature Articles, Photography Theory
Haje Jan Kamps
Low-contrast photographs don't have to be boring

There's an assumption that high-contrast images are more dynamic, more compelling, more inviting. Have a go at some low-contrast photography. You might surprise yourself with the results.

Low-contrast photographs don't have to be boring
Feature Articles, Theory
Daniela Bowker
Seeking balance in your photos

Balance doesn't mean symmetry; it means an internal consistency and tension within your photos. And it's a vital element of composition. 

Seeking balance in your photos
Feature Articles, Photography Theory
Haje Jan Kamps
Training your photographic luck

Great photos might be down to a little bit of luck, but most of that 'luck' you make yourself. Don't believe us? Read on...

Training your photographic luck
Feature Articles, Practice
Daniela Bowker
The ups and downs and ins and outs of ...

Photographing buildings doesn't have to mean wide-angle lenses and fretting about correcting for the keystone effect. Any lens, and angle. Don't believe us? Let us show you!

The ups and downs and ins and outs of photographing buildings

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Competition: Win a copy of my most recent book

I wrote this. I'm proud of it. Now you can win one of 5 copies!

So it turns out that my most recent book, Focus on Photographing People, has sold 7,000 copies in under two months. That, ladies in gentlemen, is reason enough to celebrate, so I've just jacked open a bottle of bubbly.

Then I decided I wanted to share the celebrations with you lot: With a competition!

If you want a chance of winning one of five copies of my, simply fill in this Google form. The winner will be drawn on midday GMT, Monday 25 July, and announced in the bottom of this post on that date.

Competition details

What: 5 copies of Focus on Photographing People, written by yours truly, published by Focal Press.

Why: 'Cos I wrote it, and I'm proud of it selling well.

Where: Enter the competition here!

Who: You have to live on Earth and have a valid mailing address to take part in this competition. You also have to be over 13 years old (or else I can't collect your e-mail address).

When: Before noon GMT on Monday 25 July, 2011.