Behind the print

Light is photography’s raw ingredient, so James Abbott explains four ways to adjust the luminance using Photoshop

Master the art of modern photography

I AM A COLOURIST PAINTER. With brushes and oil paints, I depict a world that’s more beautiful than it is in reality. My favourite painting subjects, where I can truly let loose with colour, are still

Photographing a single subject repeatedly can be just as rewarding as chasing ‘ticks’, writes Rob Read

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

I grew up in a creative environment where making things with our hands was encouraged. That early encouragement gave me the confidence to pursue art seriously. I also remember being deeply moved by il