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Professional food photography is a world away from a quick snap you might take of a dish and upload to Instagram. Shoots that involve food as the main subject are rarely an impromptu event. They are meticulously planned weeks and even months in advance, to ensure the food stylists and...

If there’s one thing that transforms a photograph from being just ‘okay’ to something much more special, it’s emotion. Happiness, despair, surprise and sadness are just some of the emotions that can be conveyed through the medium of photography, but just how do photographers capture those emotions through the lens...

Succeeding in the world of sports photography take a great amount of dedication and determination, not forgetting the creativity and passion that forms the basis of this fascinating niche. This is something that commercial freelance location photographer, Matt Ben Stone, has discovered during his career. Over the past six years...

We're excited to announce that the new range of Peli 5000 torches has just launched and are now available with next working day delivery in the UK.There are four new torches in the range of varying size: Peli 5000 LED Torch Peli 5010 LED Torch Peli 5020 LED Torch Peli...

Almost every case in the Peli range is available with Pick ‘n’ Pluck foam. But what actually is Pick n Pluck foam? This practical and effective option, is how many professionals choose to protect the gear inside their Peli cases.Whether you’re putting a tiny gadget into a 1030 Micro Case...

Every case in the Peli Protector, Air, Storm and Micro ranges are fitted with automatic pressure release valves. But what do these mysterious devices actually do? What does a Peli case valve do? Essentially, the valve is there to automatically equalise the interior air pressure, in line with changes to...

Not everyone begins their career as a photographer. Many go about their daily lives in another profession, only to be introduced to the world of photography many years down the line. This is exactly what happened to semi-professional astrophotographer, Shaun Reynolds, who developed his fascination for capturing the night sky...

If you’re looking to challenge your photography skills by entering your work into a photography competition, it pays to know what the judges could be looking for in a winning photograph. These competitions are a fantastic way to raise awareness of your work and to assess the competition in your...

The UK is home to some of Europe’s best stargazing sites. Due to dark skies and low light pollution ratings, the UK has more than 100 stargazing sites recognised officially making it one of the best places for astrophotographers to capture some stunning shots.However, as urban areas continue to grow...

The leaves are turning golden red and the skies are crisp and clear, which can only mean one thing - Autumn is well and truly upon us! When many other people are looking forward to the return of longer, sunnier and warmer days, photographers can’t wait to get outside to...