Photography Week

Love shooting instant film? Always wanted an uber-exclusive Polaroid camera? Worried about not taking photos because you always forget to buy fresh packs of film? Then the new VNYL Cam service might be for you. The officially licensed offering from V

Thanks to a combination of advanced building materials and imaginative architects, the modern built-up environment is every bit as beautiful as the hills, valleys and woodland that we associate with a traditional landscape. The basics for photographi

The more you know about what you are going to shoot and in what style, the better. Preparation is paramount to any successful shoot in the city. While I’m not questioning your ability to carry a 30-kilogram rucksack with two DSLR bodies, six lenses a

To gather a varied portfolio of landscape images it’s essential to shoot at different times of day, in different seasons and weathers, and – critically – from different heights. The same can be said for cityscapes. It may take a little more planning

It’s important not to forget the basics just because you’ve moved away from a rural landscape to an urban setting. The camera is fundamentally a tool for capturing light, and a basic understanding of the functions of aperture, shutter speed and ISO e

One of the most commonly asked questions when I announce a workshop in the city is, “What happens if it rains?” Well, so long as we’re not talking about precipitation on a biblical scale, all the better I say. Obviously, we need to take care of the e

This uncompressed data provides a higher-quality image, and more freedom to be creative during the editing process. If you fit spikes to your tripod legs for extra stability in the field, it’s best to remove them before you wander around a city with

Restoring an old photo is one of the most satisfying jobs you can do in Photoshop. It’s deeply rewarding to breathe new life into damaged prints so that they can be cherished for years to come, and it’ll leave you with a glow as warm as the sepia ton

1 HOUR All DSLRs have a conventional phase-detection autofocus module. The main reflex mirror is partially translucent, so light can pass through it and be directed by a second mirror, downwards to the autofocus module. This module contains a number

www.sony.co.uk £3,499/$3,499 Sony doesn’t want the Alpha 7R IV to be thought of solely in terms of resolution, but a 61MP sensor is bound to grab the headlines. This camera beats its full-frame rivals by some margin, and re-establishes Sony as a fron