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Portrait Photography Course

1 month ago | photographynews.co.uk | Pete Townshend

The Photography News free Portrait Photography Course provides a comprehensive guide to portrait photography. The course begins with an introduction to portrait photography, exploring its history, sub-genres, equipment and basic camera settings. From there you will learn about composition and lighting techniques, along with how to pose models, an intro to post processing and advice on kickstarting your career.
Fujifilm X-M5 in-depth review

Jan 23, 2025 | photographynews.co.uk | Will Cheung |Big Test

Tiny, feature-rich and aggressively priced, the Fujifilm X-M5 is aimed at snappers and creators looking to move on from their smartphones for a more pleasurable all-round imaging experience. Does it deliver on this goal? At a glanceThe Fujifilm X-M5 has much to commend it, and I can see this attracting many new users to the brand’s X Series. Many X-M5 buyers might not venture any deeper, simply enjoying what they have, but some will.
Benro Supadupa 72 monopod review

Jan 23, 2025 | photographynews.co.uk | Pete Townshend |Big Test

We spend some time with the Benro Supadupa 72 monopod carbon fibre monopod, but is it supadupa or supadud? Find out with our reviewAt a glanceIt’s clear that this bit of kit has been thoughtfully designed by photographers for photographers and, as such, it felt intuitive to use. When combined with such light weight and high quality, the result was a monopod that puts as little as possible between you and the shot.
Canon EOS R1 in-depth review

Jan 23, 2025 | photographynews.co.uk | Roger Payne |Big Test

Bristling with the latest tech, does Canon’s new flagship mirrorless model set the standard for the others to follow? Find out in our review of the EOS R1At a glanceFantastic camera with excellent capabilities that truly have the ability to be a game changer in the sports and wildlife genres for professionals, however, if you don’t need the blistering speed required by pros, the cheaper EOS R5 Mk II may be a better option.
Photo course and holiday inspiration for 2025

Jan 22, 2025 | photographynews.co.uk | Pete Townshend |Astro Interview

There’s nothing like new experiences to inspire your creativity, so make 2025 the year you try something you’ve never done before with our photography course and holiday inspiration PHOTO COURSE INSPIRATION|4 min readThis time of year can bring with it a mix of emotions. On one hand, we might be positive about the year ahead, proudly announcing our ‘fresh starts’ and ‘new chapters’ at every opportunity.
Lowepro ProTactic Lite BP 250 AW III review

Jan 22, 2025 | photographynews.co.uk | Pete Townshend |Big Test

Read our review of the Lowepro ProTactic Lite 250 AW III bag to find out if it delivers the same quality as its predecessorAt a glanceThis bag is designed for off-duty photographers so if you’re looking for a specialist gear carrier out of the box, this isn’t it. However, true to the ProTactic brand, with some added accessories, the ProTactic Lite BP 250 AW III offers the versatility to be anything you want it to be, and we love it for that.
Hasselblad XCD 3,4/75P review

Jan 17, 2025 | photographynews.co.uk | Pete Townshend |Big Test

In this review of the Hasselblad 75mm, the latest addition to the Portable series, we find out whether this small and light prime carries weight in the medium format sectorAt a glanceHasselblad has trodden the balance well with the XCD 3,4/75P. It is small, light and cheap enough to hold its own against stiff competition in the medium format sector while upholding Hasselblad’s reputation for awesome quality.
Top 14 Christmas photography gifts 2024

Dec 3, 2024 | photographynews.co.uk | Pete Townshend |Astro Interview

Stuck for ideas this year? We’ve got you covered with 14 of the best gift ideas for photographersWhether you like it or not, Christmas is around the corner. We’re already seeing some TV ads and by the time you read this, Mariah Carey’s voice is likely to be ringing out across the airwaves on repeat, a minor celebrity will be on their way to your local town for the big switch-on and you’ll be thinking you should probably at least get your hair sorted for the work Christmas party.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II in-depth review

Nov 22, 2024 | photographynews.co.uk | Will Cheung |Big Test

Much anticipated and with enormous footprints to follow, does the Canon EOS R5 Mark II live up to all the hype? Will Cheung has some of the answersAt a glanceThis is more a summary than a true verdict because we can’t make a fair judgement based on three days with a pre-production camera. That said, three days was enough to form a largely positive opinion and there is plenty for stills and video shooters to enjoy.
Summit Creative Tenzing 50L backpack review

Nov 20, 2024 | photographynews.co.uk | Pete Townshend |Big Test

Summit Creative’s Tenzing 50L professional adventure backpack certainly talks the talk, but does it walk the walk? Or more to the point, is it worth taking on one? At a glanceSummit Creative is a relative newcomer to the photography bag market, so the Tenzing 50L was somewhat of an unknown entity. However, I’m pleased to say it impressed with its durability, versatility and comfort even in challenging conditions.