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Behind the Image: Antarctic Space Station, by Richard Inman

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On the bottom of the world, Richard Inman takes a shortlisting image. He tells us the story Read More

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From Olympian to Photographer – Nick Dempsey

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Fresh from a triumphant silver medal at Rio 2016, Nick Dempsey is leaving windsurfing behind to become a photographer. Jon Stapley finds out more Read More

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Interview with a New York Times Sports Photographer

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We spoke to Bedel Saget of The New York Times to learn more about how he photographs major sporting events like the Olympics Read More

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Behind the Image: That Usain Bolt shot, by Cameron Spencer

Read: Behind the Image: That Usain Bolt shot, by Cameron Spencer

We spoke to Getty Images photographer Cameron Spencer to get the story behind this winning image of Usain Bolt Read More

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Learning to Light Paint – Claire Harper

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We introduce our new blog contributor Claire Harper, who is going to be talking all things light painting Read More

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Behind the Image: Jacub from Sudan, by Dibs McCallum

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When Dibs McCallum decided to spend a day helping at the Calais refugee camp, he took his camera with him to document his experience. He tells the story in his own words … Read More

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016: How to Impress the Judges

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The Royal Museums Greenwich’s annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition is back for 2016. We chat to judge Marek Kukula to find out what makes for a winning entry Read More

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“The tension lasted all year” – Interview with #WexMondays Runner-up Mark Horton

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An honourable second place in last year’s #WexMondays competition went to macro specialist Mark Horton. We chat with him about the competition Read More

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“A lot can go wrong or right in a week” – We chat to #WexMondays winner Matthew Dartford

Read: “A lot can go wrong or right in a week” – We chat to #WexMondays winner Matthew Dartford

As the dust settles from a year of #WexMondays, Matthew Dartford emerges as Wex Photographer of the Year 2015. We catch up with him for a chat. Read More

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On Location with a Pro Filmmaker

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As the world of professional filmmaking becomes more accessible to photographers, we talk to a pro on location with Elbow frontman Guy Garvey Read More

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Behind the Image: Bert Willaert, Common Toad Tadpoles

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Bert Willaert gets underwater and looks up for this spectacular, award-winning nature shot. We find out the story behind the image. Read More

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Behind the Image: David Tolliday, Orion DT

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A wildlife photography holiday for David Tolliday ended with him winning an astrophotography prize! An unexpected outcome to say the least. Read on for the story… Read More

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What It’s Like to Be a Pro Sports Photographer

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In the midst of Rugby World Cup fever, we speak to a pro who has been covering the tournament about what it’s like to shoot sport for a living Read More

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Making Blackmagic: A Photographer’s Journey into Video

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We talk to photographer and filmmaker Matt Barlow about making the jump to video and finding success with pocket-sized cinema cameras Read More

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Behind the Image: Luc Jamet, Eclipse Totality over Sassendalen

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Luc Jamet’s trip to the Arctic resulted in him taking the title of Astronomy Photographer of the Year with a stunning eclipse shot. Read on as he tells us the tale behind his image. Read More

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Behind the Image: Matt Robinson, Sunderland Noctilucent Cloud Display

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On his first time out with a new DSLR, Matt Robinson captured a stunning image of a cloud display that went on to earn him a photography award. We caught up with him to find out more… Read More

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Luke Hayden is an Essex-based professional wedding photographer. Here, he lets us in on his technique and the gear he uses on the big day.

Read: Interview: Luke Hayden, wedding photographer

Luke Hayden is an Essex-based professional wedding photographer. Here, he lets us in on his technique and the gear he uses on the big day. Read More

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We spoke to Canon UK's David Parry about the new Canon EOS 70D DSLR.

Read: Interview: David Parry talks about the Canon EOS 70D

We spoke to Canon UK's David Parry about the new Canon EOS 70D DSLR. Read More

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Geoff Waugh is a multi-award winning sports photographer who specialises in cyclesport of all disciplines. 

Read: An interview with sports photographer Geoff Waugh

Geoff Waugh is a multi-award winning sports photographer who specialises in cyclesport of all disciplines.  Read More

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