Darkroom dave

We love moaning. The raw file won’t open, the firmware update wiped your settings. But spare a thought for the early adopters – when digital photography meant ghostly battery life, media cards that could barely hold a lunch break, colours that made everything look a bit ill. Peter Dench hears from top shooters about those early frustrations and breakthroughs, and adds his own…

When everything comes together, there’s no better feeling, as Michael Topham experienced in Croatia

Making a living from your camera is tough, but doable. Three photographers tell Geoff Harris how they are still able to profit from their passion...

Economic uncertainty and rising prices means that buying used, or selling old gear, makes more sense than ever. Geoff Harris shares ten tips for getting the best deal

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

I love to take a sketchbook with me when I’m out in the countryside. I can make detailed drawings, quick watercolour sketches, or add just a few brief marks with a pencil or pen to remind me of the sc