Regardless of whether you're an amateur photographer or seasoned pro, you've undoubtedly heard of the "exposure triangle". Put simply, a camera's shutter speed, ISO and aperture are the key settings that determine how exposed the final image is. But one photographer argues we're missing an element, one so critical we should consider the triangle to be more of a square.

iOS: If all your friends own a new iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max, which contain that much-improved neural engine that Apple likes to talk about, you’re probably jealous that you can’t edit the bokeh on your photos after the fact on your older iPhone.

Samsung has confirmed the existence of a new smartphone with not one, not two, but three rear-facing cameras. Surprise, surprise; it's not the Galaxy S10 - and normal people will be able to afford it.

To paraphrase Mr. Jefferson from the video game Life is Strange, a "selfie" is an awful, awful word for something that's actually quite wonderful. While selfies are often criticised for being obnoxious and narcissistic, they can also be highly artistic and even life affirming. This infographic provides a brief history of this misunderstood practice, with an emphasis on new and compelling technologies.

I'm a huge fan of night modes. Night/Dark modes are easier on your eyes and your device's battery, and frankly just look better, in my opinion. This week I came across a Chrome extension that adds a dark mode to Instagram on the web. Called "Night Mode for Instagram" the extension transforms your Instagram feed into something a little easier to look at.

Why do so many young men make the same vague face in all their selfies? Why do they all raise their eyebrows and tighten their lips like office workers greeting each other on a Tuesday? What are they hiding? What are they feeling? Vox asked a handful of them, and got some excellent self-deprecating answers.

iOS: When it comes to taking pictures outside, there’s definitely something to be said for snapping that shot during the “magic hour”. However, figuring out when that is, especially when you’re travelling, can sometimes be a bit of a challenge.

iOS: The words “Apple” and “free” are a bit like oil and water — just ask anyone who works at the company and doesn’t get to partake in the Silicon Valley custom of free lunches and dinners for all. However, Father Cook is feeling generous this month, and Apple is offering up the excellent Obscura 2 camera app for free. Here’s how you get it (and save $7.99).

The Perseid Meteor shower is expected to peak on August 13, which means it will be prime time to catch a glimpse of a falling star (or 20). Over 75 shooting stars are expected to fly by an hour, which means you should be able to catch that glimpse not only with your eyes but also with your camera.

Getting to know the ins and outs of photography doesn't have to dry or boring. All you need is the right stimuli — say, Star Wars LEGO — and before you know it, you'll be a Jedi camera master.

Each new generation of smartphones brings remarkable advances in camera quality, allowing even the greenest shutterbugs to snap prime photos.

But, if you truly want to take your pictures and videos to the next level, a tripod for your smartphone is the way to go.

The ARMOR-X Mini Flexible Phone Tripod can help you take dynamic, stunning photos or videos from any angle, and it's on sale for more than 40 per cent off today.

People have always been able to reach out to the Instagram users they follow, and receive replies to their comments, by using the messaging feature baked into Instagram Stories. Thanks to a new questions sticker Instagram debuted, you now have a more formal (and fun) way to conduct interviews with your followers, fans and friends.

Starting today, owners of Google's Pixel and Pixel 2 Android smartphones, as well as some select Nexus and Android One devices, will be able to access Google Lens directly within Google's Camera app. Here's a quick look at how to do it.

Rather than looking up all those professional photography terms piecemeal, why not take a crash course in 25 of the most important ones? Even better, you can do it entirely in video form which, as we all know, is the best form.

When I take photos or shoot video, I like to use a nice camera, and then import the photos to my iPad — which is my dedicated photo editing and social media sharing device. But if I want to import video from that same SD card, it's a more complicated process. Here's how you do it.

Apparently, today is National Selfie Day. We didn't realise selfies had a day of celebration and aren't sure they warrant one. Then again, the same thing could be said about dog biscuits, broccoli, curling and talking like a pirate. In any event, it feels like a good excuse to revisit some of our best selfie-related tips and insights - from Gizmodo editor Rae Johnston's one-year odyssey of daily selfies to the trials and tribulations of taking selfies in the buff.

Taking selfies in the buff is usually a bad idea. Whether it's intended for a sexual partner, an art portfolio or your own rampant ego, there's a lot that can go wrong -- just ask Jennifer Lawrence. But if you're determined to shoot photos of your own junk, you should at least make it look as presentable as possible. The following tips are guaranteed to make your naked bits shine.

When you're tagged in someone's Instagram Story, you've always received a notification in Instagram letting you know. This week the app added another way for you to interact with that mention: you can reshare it in your own story.

Smartphone cameras keep getting better and better but if you really want to kick your photography up a few levels, they can only take you so far. If you're a little green when it comes to photography, it can be hard to know where to start looking so you don't want to splurge on your first big camera purchase and slap down a few grand for something you might not even use (or know how to use!).

Whether you’re after a mirrorless camera, DSLRs, action cameras or even a point-and-shoot, we’ve got you covered with our round up of some of the best cameras you can buy for under $1000.