Photography Tips & Tutorials
A little knowledge can make a world of difference. Our photography tips and tutorials are here to help you master your craft.
There's no denying the power in print. We dive into 5 super easy print ideas that can help market your business and boost business relationships.
Discover the camera gear and settings you’ll need to photograph storm clouds, lightening, thunderstorms and wild, wild weather.
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From natural light to high-speed flash, give your wedding photography a boost with lighting tips from James Simmons.
Post-Production Workflow Tips With Pro Photographer Tom Noske
Learn what tools, tech and colours you need to set up a productive home office working environment.
Does your printer drink too much ink? Follow our top tips to get the most our of your Canon printer with Genuine Canon Inks.
EF lenses vs RF lenses- We explore the top 5 reasons why Canon’s RF system of lenses offers superior quality compared to EF lenses. How to choose which is best for you.
What is a sunburst, and how do you capture it? Follow these super easy tips to capture sunbursts and sunflares in your photography to achieve the creative look you’ve been aiming for.
We take you through expert tips on building a visual brand identity through unique lifestyle product photography.
Astrophotographer Matt Vandeputte shares tips on the best camera gear and settings to use when capturing the magic of the night sky.
Discover the creative possibilities of the Canon Selphy Square photo printer and craft your own photo frame rainbow wall hanging to personalise your home.
Print your own custom t-shirt designs at home with this fun DIY tutorial by Geneva Vanderzeil from Collective Gen with a Canon Pixma printer.
Explore the creative possibilities of the Canon Pixma printer and make your own fridge magnet game at home.
Learn how to use Photoshop’s blending tools to combine different images with this tutorial by photographer and digital artist Tom Noske.
Learn how to edit professional-looking video sequences in Adobe Premiere Pro with these tips from Melbourne-based filmmaker Tom Noske.
Melbourne photographer and digital artist Tom Noske shares his top four tips on editing your images in Lightroom.
Turn your photos into creative masterpieces with these quick and easy Photoshop tips from Melbourne photographer Tom Noske.
Discover the key features of Canon’s EOS R5 – 8K movies, World’s Best Image Stabilization, 45MP, & up to 20fps
Learn how the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 full frame mirrorless cameras stack up against each other. Tech, specs, features, functions and more.
Australian television presenter and journalist Lisa Wilkinson shares her super easy and quick beginner photography tips using the Canon Powershot G7X Mark III and EOS M6 Mark II.
Learn how to clean and maintain your camera gear, including tips on how to clean your lenses, camera sensor and camera body from Canon Photographer Jenn Cooper.
In this step-by-step video tutorial, discover a helpful introduction to editing video.
Canon Photographer Steve Huddy shares his 5 favourite locations to captures in Western Australia.
Geneva from Collective Gen shows you how to create a personalised flip photo calendar using your favourite photos so you can enjoy the memories all year round. Make a statement in your house using your favourite pictures and only a few materials.
Canon Photographer Greg Sullavan shares his 5 favourite locations to shoot photos and videos in Queensland
Top five creative ideas with the Canon Inspic instant camera by photographer, Gemma Peanut.
Benefits of Digital Video cameras
Professional lifestyle and wedding photographer Gemma Peanut pits the new Canon EOS 90D against the trusty 80D. Find out what she had to say here.
Discover what lenses and accessories you need to start shooting better video footage with this guide.
Learn how to shoot video in 4K with this step-by-step guide.
Learn how to use back button focus with this step-by-step video guide by Canon Photographer Kass Brumley.
Taking photos has never been easier with the EOS Canon EOS 200D Mark II. Have a look at what Gemma Peanut has to say about this DSLR for beginners.
Learn how to shoot better videos using only natural light with this detailed video guide.
Scrapbooking doesn't have to be scary. Chloe Watts from @blueberrycobaby walks us through the supplies you need to get started, her favourite scrapbooking ideas and formats as well as some top tips and tricks.
Krystle Wright shares her ten top lessons for navigating the journey from stills photography to filmmaking, and advice for creating a short film in today’s industry.
Canon Photographer Jenn Cooper explains everything from focal lengths and aperture values to the different types of available lenses and when to use each one.
Canon Photographer Jay Collier and Neal Walters share their 5 favourite locations to shoot photos and videos in Victoria
Canon Photographer Jenn Cooper shares her 8 favourite locations to shoot photos and videos in New South Wales
Learn how to create pro-looking timelapse sequences with this simple video tutorial.
Find out if you're one of the five types of people who benefit most from having access to their own printer – and find the perfect one for you.
Learn how to photograph the dazzling displays at Vivid Sydney with these simple tips from the Canon Collective
In this insightful video guide, we give advice on the best camera settings for shooting quality video.
Prepare, print and practice. Why a printer, pen and paper are must have tools for good study habits away from digital distractions.
Get creative with your Canon CP1300 Selphy photo printer. Pro tips and ideas from Blueberry Co. founder and designer Chloe Watts.
Discover easy ways to bring creativity into your home office space
Print professional-looking photographs in your own home with this guide from photographers Kirk Richards and Julian Lallo.
Tips on how to use your travel photos to style your home..
Geneva from Collective Gen shows you how to create an easy Tasseled Hanging Photo Display to showcase your favourite memories in your home. Make a statement in your house using your favourite pictures and only a few materials.
Spruce up your home with this easy DIY Plank Photo Display. Make a statement in your house using your favourite pictures and only a few materials.
Find the best Canon camera system for your shooting style with this detailed review video from Canon Photographer Jenn Cooper.
Canon Photographer Scott Stramyk shares his pro tips for getting more out of your next fashion shoot
Ready to dig a little deeper into the advanced features of your Canon camera? This eye-opening beginner’s guide reveals commonly underutilised features that will help you take your photography to the next level.
Discover these commonly underutilised advanced camera features and start shooting professional quality photos.
From detailed specs to key features and functions, this is everything you need to know about the EOS RP full frame mirrorless camera.
Find out how the new Canon EOS RP mirrorless camera matches up against the original EOS R. Tech specs, features, functions and more.
Learn how to light and pose your pets like a pro with these tips from Canon Photographer Jenn Cooper
Give your photography skills a boost with these practical tips from the Canon community.
YouTube superstar Shae-Lee will give you her personal tips on how she started out as a beginner vlogger and ended up as a viral sensation while have a bit of fun along the way.
Find out what camera and travel gear you need to set off on your next trip with advice from adventure photographer Adam Jordan.
Fashion photographer Emily Abay and her crew head to Sunstudios in Sydney to put the new Canon EOS R Mirrorless System through its paces.
Bring your shots to life with this comprehensive guide to long exposure photography—includes tips on everything from camera gear and settings to working with ND filters and processing.
Tight on time? Check out this 21 second explanation.
Canon Photographer Greg Sullavan shares his pro tips on photographing birds in action, with recommended cameras, lenses, settings and techniques.
Wide angle lenses explained in 18 seconds.
44 seconds to portrait heaven.
In 2017, photographer Neil Bloem packed up his life in Melbourne and moved across the world to arctic Norway. Trading his busy city life for the solitude of Northern Norway’s mountains, he now spends his days photographing the spectacular light show known as the Aurora Borealis (or Northern Lights).
With the launch of the EOS R, Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera and new RF lenses, here are the things you need to know about the latest chapter of innovation.
Step up your macro photography skills with Grand Master photographer Jacqui Dean. Tips on everything from focus stacking to specialised gear and lighting.
Learn how to shoot amazing lifestyle stock photography with these tips from Getty Images.
Thinking of Stepping up to a Full Frame camera? Learn more about the Advantages of Canon Full Frame bodies with this article from Matt Vandeputte.
Stylist Jason Grant gives you some inspiration for your baby's room.
We sat down with the queen of surf photography to pick her brain for tips and tricks to shooting in the sea.
Liz Carlson, of Young Adventuress, talks about her time in Svalbard and shares her tips for capturing some impressive Polar Bear images.
Create a party photo booth with Creative Park
Learn the skills of Architecture Photography from an expert — Canon Photographer, Emma Desira.
Learn the skills of Family Photography from an expert — Canon Photographer, Jenn Cooper. Read more here.
Learn how to shoot Portrait Photography from an expert — Canon Photographer, Greg Sullavan.
Travel and Adventure Photographer Melissa Findley tested the new EOS 6D Mark II before it’s worldwide launch. Watch her experience here.
Lifestyle and Landscape Photographer Alex Spurway test-drives the new EOS 6D Mark II.
Liz Carlson from Young Adventuress shares her advice for doing winter photography right.
Find out everything you need to know about the new EOS 6D Mark II, and how it compares to the original EOS 6D.
Professional time-lapse photographer and filmmaker Matthew Vandeputte got his hand’s on the K406 before the rest of the world. What he created will open your eyes.
Time-lapse filmmaker Matthew Vandeputte shares his Astrophotography tips for making your next shoot a success.
Angela and Jonathan Scott, reveal the top three 1D X Mark II features which impressed them. Read more here.
Professional Music Photographer Kane Hibberd has been shooting the biggest names in rock ’n’ roll for over a decade. Here he shares his concert photography tips, revealing everything from his equipment checklist to the techniques he uses to get the most out of each and every gig.
The Tales by Light Season 2 photographers—Stephen Dupont, Jonathan and Angela Scott, and Eric Cheng—have each mastered the art of powerful photography in their own way. Here they reveal what they believe is required to create an extraordinary image and what type of photographs truly moves them.
Underwater Photography Tips with Krystle Wright – Photographing Sperm Whales in the Azores
Learn the basics in 46 seconds.
In 19 seconds you'll know what a prime lens is…
When to use each - explained in 34 seconds.
Rule of thirds explained in 32 seconds.
ISO in 39 seconds
29 second explanation
How to use a tripod in 3 simple steps
Key difference explained in 39 seconds.
Focal length in 23 seconds.
5 - 20 second guide on how to change a lens
Filters explained in 39 seconds.
We'll explain aperture in 36 seconds.
Shutter speed in 34 seconds.
Try these five food photography pointers from Instagram star, Tara from Tara Milk Tea!
Check out Canon Photographer Greg Sullavan's tips and tricks to shooting and editing extreme panoramic images in Adobe Lightroom.
Start printing and displaying your photos to give any area of your home or office a fresh new look with our print inspiration series.
Capture the best of your holiday season with these top 6 tips from Canon Collective Ambassador, Colin Baker.
All light sources have a colour temperature or cast. Check out Daniel Linnet's tips on white balance and Speedlite gels to capture the perfect image.
Find out how Daniel Linnet uses multiple Speedlites to create his photographs.
Let your photos tell a story with wall art tips from Jason Grant.
Jason Grant reveals how to find your decorating style in images.
Discover how simple it is to print your images from your smartphone and create a personal gallery at home.
Dr. Chris Brown's travel photography tip #1: Be prepared to capture the unexpected when on the road.
Dr. Chris Brown shares his tips to shooting a great selfie at sunset on your travels.
Dr Chris Brown takes his love of travel to a winery to reveal a little bit about low light photography and portraits.
Learn to capture striking photos by the light of a campfire with Dr. Chris Brown.
Food is such a big part of any travel adventure and Dr Chris Brown reveals his unique food photography secrets.
Get more creative with your DSLR landscape photography with expert tips from two Canon Masters, Jackie Ranken and Mike Langford
Learn the basics of photography with your DSLR camera.
When you're an outdoor photographer, you need to be prepared for anything. See Krystle's tips on getting the best from your kit when shooting outdoors.
Canon Photographer, Jenn Cooper reveals tips to freeze the action and capture perfect memories.
Tips and shots from some of Instagram's finest flat lay specialists as they get together to celebrate all that is summer.
Discover how easy it is to shoot in your compact's star modes for stunning night images.
Get insights from photographic guru, Eugene Tan as he reveals how to best capture powerful moving images.
Discover the secrets to creating a beautiful bokeh effect with your DSLR camera in this creative video tutorial.
Lonely Planet photographer Richard I'Anson reveals his secrets for successful travel photography including choosing your subject and rules of research.
Experiment with macro photography with Jackie Ranken's easy to follow expert tips.
Get on AV mode to capture the perfect sunrise with Jenn Cooper, from the Canon Collective. Handy tips on choosing the right depth of field and ISO.
Sunset photography exposure and composition made easy with these simple tips.
Using a Canon Speedlite opens up a range of creative possibilities.
Learn to film brilliant, full, high-definition video on your Canon EOS DSLR in movie mode.
Discover the incredible world of aerial photography and capture images from angles never seen before with these smart drone photography tips for beginners.
Learn how to choose the right light to photograph beautiful portraits outdoors and on your travels.
Tips to choose the right lens to shoot sports and wildlife photography with impact.
Canon Photographer, Emma Desira shares tips for shooting black and white photographs.
Learn the art of being a street photographer and document real life as you see it with these tips for beginners.
Discover the secrets to shooting waterfalls and streams.
Greg Sullivan reveals his top tips to shoot light trails in manual mode, in this tutorial for beginners.
Discover why the EOS 1D X Mark II is one of his favourite DSLR cameras for video on a shoot in Norway.
Prepare yourself for your first underwater photography shoot with these great tips.
Learn about the different types of EF, EF-S, EF-M and RF lenses and find out which will work best for you and your camera.