Photography lighting techniques

Whether you want to shoot landscapes in overcast conditions, portraits using window light or fireworks at night, these photography lighting tips and techniques from the experts will help you achieve the desired results.

Why and how to use flash

Five ways to fix your photos with flash.

High-key & low-key portrait lighting

Create classic lighting setups for high-quality, moody portraits.

How to control exposure

Master aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings.

Light painting photography

Paint your own stunning pictures using light sources and a long exposure.

Shooting in available light

Learn how to seek out and capture the best light to improve how your photos look.

10 firework photography tips

Kit, techniques and composition – top tips for photographing fireworks.

7 tips for low-light photography

Discover key techniques for shooting sharp photos in low light and the best Canon kit for low-light photography.

How to use a flash for creative action photography

Discover the benefits of using a Speedlite flash in your action photography.

Set up your own home studio

Discover how to get creative with flash and shoot stunning portraits on a budget.

3 DIY photo accessories

Make your own softbox, spotlight tube for focused light, and beanbag to steady your camera.

Use HDR to improve your photos

Discover how to use HDR (high dynamic range) technology to combine multiple images of the same scene, so you can capture detail in both the lightest and darkest elements of a picture.

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Other techniques

Basics

Master the photo basics

Composition

Compose your shots like an artist

Macro

Get in closer and uncover the hidden details

Night

Find light in darkness

Vlogging

Share your passions with vlogging

Black & white

Shoot in monochrome for timeless chic

Time-lapse

Bring your photos to life with a time-lapse movie

Video

Tell your story with a movie

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