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Affinity Photo vs Photoshop Reviewed – Which is Best in 2026?

Even people who have never taken a picture in their life will have heard of Adobe Photoshop. Now enter Serif, with an equally powerful, accessible, and cheaper integrated design package. But can Serifs Affinity Photo software rival the reigning champion? In this article, we take a look at the ins

By Joe Taylor

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How to Shoot in Manual Mode with Android Camera Settings

Today we show you how to take photos in manual mode with Android camera settings… Switching to your Android’s manual camera is the best way to get the image you want. There’s not much to it. So we take you through the basics in this post. Smartphone cameras have come

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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12 Best Techniques for Shooting Low Light Photography

The buttons you press on a camera to produce the right exposure in low light, are all the same as when you shoot in the middle of the day; the same rules of exposure apply, it’s just a little harder to get there. When there’s less light in a scene, you have 2 choices; either you create more light yourself or you change the settings on your camera to react differently to the light available. Read more to find out how!

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11 Photography Portfolio Tips for Impressing People in 2026

Being a professional photographer isn’t always easy. When you’re starting your career, it’s hard to get noticed and build up a client base. One of the best ways to attract potential clients is to build a photography portfolio. You need a portfolio that will grab their attention and make them

By Joshua Dunlop

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Stellar Photo Recovery Software Review (Best Choice in 2026?)

The only thing worse than losing your camera is losing your photos. Stellar Photo Recovery is a piece of software designed to help you out of that crisis. In the same way that insurance can help replace your kit, the software can help to remove that feeling of having a

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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How to Take Urbex Photos: A Complete Guide

Urbex, or Urban Exploration, is a type of photography that involves exploring abandoned buildings and other man-made structures. It can be a dangerous hobby, as these places are often in disrepair and may be unsafe to explore. But for those who love the thrill of the unknown, Urbex offers an

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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ImagenAI Review (Best AI Photo Editor for Fast Workflow?)

ImagenAI promises to be your artificially intelligent personalized photo editing assistant. It learns your editing style and preferences for each photo. Then it makes editing decisions based on this. Imagen is hosting a Black Friday sale this week, and you can get this AI software for 30% off as part

By Joe Taylor

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How to Transfer Photos From a Macbook to an External Hard Drive

If you’re like most people, you have a lot of photos on your computer. And if you’re like most people, you don’t back them up often enough. If your computer ever crashes or gets stolen, all those photos will be gone forever. But there’s an easy way to prevent that

By Joe Taylor

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25 Most Influential Fantasy Photographers to Follow in 2026

The fantasy genre has the power to transport us to another world. Whether that’s books, films, or art, they ignite our imagination. Great works of fantasy allow us to suspend disbelief. They encourage us to believe what we want to believe, not just what’s real. Our dreams become a reality.

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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9 Light Painting Photography Tips and Ideas You Have to Try

Light painting photography can bring a sense of wonder and magic to your images. Light is an integral part of photography. And usually, we struggle to fully harness its power. But with light painting photography, light becomes the paint you daub on a canvas of darkness. You create shapes, pictures,

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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What is Value in Photography (And How to Use it)

Value in photography describes the range of light in your image. Altering the light in a photo is how you create contrast. Let’s explore tonal value and how we can use it to change the feel and look of our photos. How to Define Value in Photography In photography, we

By Jenn Mishra

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The Best Sky Replacement Apps in 2026 (Updated)

There’s no doubt that a good sky can add to the beauty of a photograph. But what if you’re shooting in an area that doesn’t have very nice skies? Or what if you want to create a specific mood or feeling in your photo? In those cases, you might need

By Jenn Mishra

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