This stunning shrub will fill your garden with colour even as the season transitions into autumn

If you’ve ever taken pictures of people, you’ve likely heard some variation of the following sentence: “I don’t know what to do with my hands/body/face.” While professional models know their best angles and how to look as intended in most situations, you are not likely to exclusively photograph professional models in your life. Whether it’s taking pictures for friends, a family member, senior portraits, or any other situation, it helps for you to have a basic understanding of posing as a portrait photographer. In this article, I’ll walk through some of my go-to poses and common situations when capturing portraits.

As football fans across the UK gear up for a summer of high-stakes games, new research from easyJet holidays reveals that the traditional holiday is being traded for the ‘fan-cation’, with Brits going to extraordinary lengths to ensure they don’t miss a single minute of the World Cup action.

A study of British holidaymakers reveals a clear divide between relaxation and team loyalty. With tournament matches kicking off as late as 1 am UK time due to the transatlantic time difference, fans are refusing to let a change of scenery get in the way of their passion. Trading the living room sofa for a Mediterranean sun lounger, travellers are actively seeking out destinations that lean into the tournament atmosphere.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), together with public and private sector partners, is presenting the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2026 from June to August, inviting Thai and international tourists to discover Thai brands, local identity, and creative tourism experiences under the concept Unforgettable Experience of Thai Brands.

Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said, “The next value of Thai tourism will come from experiences travellers remember, share, and return to. Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2026 is designed to make Thai brands a living expression of Thailand’s creativity, from fashion and craft to lifestyle and community products. When a purchase carries a story of place and people, it extends the journey beyond the trip and creates lasting value for Thailand.”