Why shots work

Master the art of modern photography

If you plan to enter our Close-ups and Details round, which launches next week, take these tips from three of last year’s top ten photographers

10 things you can shoot and create this month, from standing stones to pelicans and military re-enactments

Capture better pictures of plants, pets, and more elusive wildlife

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

The World Food Photography Awards 2025 sponsored by Tenderstem® Bimi® Broccolini celebrates the power of imagery to tell stories about what we eat, how we eat, and why it matters. Peter Dench finds out more