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How to be brave and photograph people

How to be brave and photograph people

We're taught how to make our portrait subjects relax and act naturally in front of the camera, but how can photographers feel more confident when they're photographing people?

When you need to ignore the rule of thirds

When you need to ignore the rule of thirds

Don't feel constrained by one of the best known rules in photography. If you've a clear idea of where your subject needs to be in the frame, go ahead and place it there!

My favourite tools have disappeared from Snapseed! Help!

My favourite tools have disappeared from Snapseed! Help!

If you're missing the centre focus options from Snapseed's upgrade, fear not. This is how to recreate them using Snapseed 2.0's tools.

The Photocritic wedding photography styles guide

The Photocritic wedding photography styles guide

From formal to first look, we have a guide to all the different wedding photography styles you might (or might not) encounter on the quest to find the perfect wedding photographer.

How to photograph black cats (or any other black animal, as it happens)

How to photograph black cats (or any other black animal, as it happens)

Photographs of black animals can turn out as black blobs with eyes or fluffy grey clouds. Neither does them justice, but with a bit of forethought, you can have perfect portraits instead.