The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge – Self appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. It’s been a while, and so I thought it might be high time we had another go at it! “Oh Fun’ I hear you all chorus. Self Portraits! They can be a basic snapshot with your phone, they can be a carefully planned, lit and executed photograph with a camera – We don’t mind which […] The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge – Self appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime ..read more

The post How to Create a Vintage Effect in Photoshop (1-Minute Tutorial) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Post Production Pye. Vintage fades and washes have recently become quite popular. Perhaps since modern DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and even smartphones can capture such high-quality, color-neutral images, there’s more of a desire to reach toward the past with these vintage effects. Or perhaps vintage effects offer viewers a sense of nostalgia, which is very much in vogue. Regardless of the reason you want to add a vintage effect to your images, I’m happy to ..read more

The post Improve Your Studio Lighting With Flags: A Practical Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. Lighting can be a complicated subject. From light sources and modifiers to strobe settings and color temperature, there are so many things to take into consideration, and there is so much work that goes into a great photo. If you’ve been doing studio lighting for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with the many ways you can alter the light with reflectors and diffusers. But what do you do when you have too much light? Or the light isn’t ..read more

The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge – Product Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. “In previous photo challenges, we’ve captured various subjects focusing on specific themes or techniques. However, this week, we’re blending everything together: technique, random objects, framing, backgrounds, and more. Introducing #dPSProductPhotography! Your task is to select an object from around your home (or, if you’re in a café like me, perhaps a jar of pickles!) and photograph it as if you were preparing to sell it.” Remember to use the hashtags #dPSWeekly ..read more

The post How to Improve Your Long-Exposure Photography With Photo Stacking appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Luca Libralato. Long-exposure techniques have become increasingly popular, particularly in the realm of landscape photography. One key reason is the ability to capture scenes with enhanced softness and harmony compared to standard exposures. With the rapid evolution of digital cameras, we can now take extended exposures without significant digital noise caused by sensor overheating. Additionally, advancements in neutral density (ND) filters mean we can sh ..read more

The post 5 Tips for Compelling Intimate Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. A few years back, I spent seven days traveling across the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island. Anyone who has been there knows it’s a beautiful place. I often hear photographers talk about New Zealand as a dream destination. Who can blame them? It’s a spectacular country with breathtaking landscapes. However, this road trip reminded me of a crucial aspect for all landscape photographers: landscape photography is hard. Really hard. Not only do ..read more

The post How to Photograph Dance Performances: A Practical Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ray Toh. Photographing dance performances is nothing short of thrilling. The dynamic movements, intricate choreography, and vibrant energy result in mesmerizing moments that are practically begging to be captured on camera. However, shooting inside a theater presents unique obstacles. You may face dim lighting conditions, fast-moving dancers, varying lighting, restrictions on flash usage, and limitations on your ability to reposition yourself during the show. In th ..read more

The post How (and When) to Crop Your Photos for Better Compositions appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. There’s an adage I learned over a decade ago when I did construction work in the summer that I still try to live by: measure twice, cut once. It’s a fantastic rule of thumb for carpentry, but thankfully when it comes to photography, you have a bit more leeway. While there is certainly something to be said for getting your photos just right in the camera, one of the wonders of modern digital photography is that you have a myriad of tools at your ..read more

The post How to Check for Sensor Dust: A Quick Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeff Guyer. We all know that dust on a DSLR or mirrorless camera sensor can range from mildly annoying to downright problematic. You can try avoiding it, but the unfortunate truth about digital photography is that, regardless of how careful you are, dust will eventually find its way onto your sensor. I suppose you could prevent any sensor dust by putting a prime lens on your camera when it’s brand new and never, ever taking it off. But since that’s almost certainly not going t ..read more

The post How to (Effectively) Use Color Profiles in Lightroom appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. Your camera has several color profiles that you can enable to change the look of your photos while shooting. (On most cameras, these have names like “Standard,” “Portrait,” and “Landscape;” the names are fairly self-explanatory and tell you what each profile is designed to be used for.) But while color profiles are generally easy to apply in-camera – you simply find the right menu item, then toggle between your options – what if you want to experimen ..read more