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Knowledge is power. Discover MPB advice to help you advance your visual storytelling.

21 August 2026

How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

A practical guide to shooting the 2026 solar eclipse: gear, filters, settings, mistakes to avoid and an NYC example.

18 August 2026

Ultimate Guide to Image File Formats

MPB's guide to each of the different image file formats for photography—and when and where to use them.

A person waits to cross the road in front of a green-and-white cafe called “Teds Cafe”, street photography by Ian Howorth

18 August 2026

Guide to Street Photography

Our comprehensive guide with expert advice, practical tips & suggested gear to help level up your street photography.

Person with lavish feather costume on the left of the picture, sunbeam in the centre of the picture, people in the background, shot by Stefanie Schmid Rincon with the Canon EOS R6

17 August 2026

How to: Photograph Street Festivals

Stefanie Schmid Rincon shares her advice and recommended camera gear to photograph Berlin's famous street festivals.

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17 August 2026

Guide: Bird Photography for Beginners

Want to take better bird photos in your backyard? Discover practical tips on gear, settings and behaviour.

Black and white view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with pedestrians holding umbrellas, reflected on wet pavement during a rainy day. Minimalist urban scene.

17 August 2026

Top 10 Photography Locations in Paris

Explore 10 of Paris’ most photogenic spots, with tips, timing and a street photographer’s perspective.

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14 August 2026

Learn: Top 6 Tips for Architectural Photography Beginners

At London's brutalist icon, the Barbican, Ian Howorth shares six ways to improve your architectural photography.

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14 August 2026

How to Make a Music Video on a Budget

Make a music video on a budget with Lena Hempel’s expert tips on planning, filming, lighting and editing.

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12 August 2026

Best Photo Editing Software in 2026

We compare the best paid and free photo editing programmes of 2026 based on your skill level, budget and workflow.

A low-angle portrait of a model wearing a pendant and blue shorts smiling and raising their arms outstretched with a blue-pink sky overhead, looking happy and content

24 September 2021

How to Capture Emotion in Photography

Bronson Farr’s expert advice for photographing people’s feelings and emotions in portraits.

31 March 2021

Learn: 15 Tips for Family Photography Beginners

Want to take better photos of your kids? Here are the family photography basics, covering composition, focus & lighting.

Foliage in vibrant colours, shot and edited by Steph O'Connor

6 August 2026

How To: Photo Editing for Beginners

Photographer Stephanie O'Connor explains how to use photo-editing software to help you get the most out of your RAW images.

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How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

Ultimate Guide to Image File Formats

Guide to Street Photography

How to: Photograph Street Festivals

Guide: Bird Photography for Beginners

Top 10 Photography Locations in Paris

Learn: Top 6 Tips for Architectural Photography Beginners

How to Make a Music Video on a Budget

Best Photo Editing Software in 2026

How to Capture Emotion in Photography

Learn: 15 Tips for Family Photography Beginners

How To: Photo Editing for Beginners

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