The post How to Correct Skin Tones in Lightroom (With Color Curves) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Erin Peloquin. Lightroom gives you a million and one ways to complete most photo edits; after all, having options is important! No two photos are alike, so no two edits are alike either. However, when it comes to correcting skin tones, I often like to use Lightroom’s color curves. In this article, I’ll show you what I mean – and how you can use color curves to handle skin tones in your own images. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be able to measure RGB sk ..read more

The post How to Create Swirly Bokeh (With the Helios 44-2 Lens) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Mike Newton. A few years back, I purchased a Sony mirrorless camera to compliment my full-frame Canon DSLR. (A friend convinced me that having a small-form, full-frame camera would be an entirely different way of shooting. I value his opinion, so I picked one up.) After working with a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, however, I found that I wasn’t completely happy with what it offered; it was too heavy, and I wanted something light. I knew that I wanted a lens with a wide apertu ..read more

The post 6 Tips for Setting Your Photography Prices appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Elizabeth Halford. Do you feel completely in the dark about setting your prices? Do you have a formal price structure or are you just coming up with the numbers? Do you constantly change your price list? Then you’re just like me. Well…me from a few years ago, anyway. It’s funny: you can be the best photographer, but knowing what to charge can be an un-slayable dragon. And when you’re not quite sure why you charge what you charge, it’s hard to remain firm on your prices, especia ..read more

The post How to Use Flash in Nature and Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by David Shaw. Late on a winter evening, I was photographing atop a ridge in Colorado’s Front Range. I had been working on some landscape shots, but with the light fading from the sky, the thought of beer and food was beginning to overwhelm my desire to stay out. The colors were shifting to the deep tones of blue hour, and the light was long gone from the hills. About to give up and head home, I spotted a lone juniper atop a rocky outcrop, perfectly silhouetted against t ..read more

The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge: Golden Hour Glow appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We’re back (well, I’m back!) after a couple of weeks away and we’re going to jump straight in with the theme “Golden Hour Glow” from dPS FB Group member, Dennis Maida. Thanks, Dennis. (You can find Dennis’ website here) Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSGoldenHourGlow in your post, here in the comments or over on social media. You can tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! While we’ve done ‘Golden Hour’ before, It’s always good to revis ..read more

The post Ethics and Responsibilities for Landscape Photographers appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. It is hardly questionable that landscape photography is both rewarding and fun. The whole process – from planning and researching an outing to finally producing a completed image of an exquisite vista – can be so fulfilling it’s easy to see why it is such a popular genre. Unfortunately, there are costs to this popularity. Though most landscape photographers identify as environmentally minded, the sheer number of visitors to some locations can ca ..read more

The post How to Create a Reflection in Photoshop (6 Easy Steps) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. Looking to create a realistic-looking reflection in Photoshop? Honestly, while using Photoshop to create a reflection might seem hard at first glance, it really isn’t. You just have to follow a specific set of steps relatively carefully! In this article, I’m going to explain how I use Photoshop to create reflections. This technique works particularly well on images with open pavement, and it also looks great if your images have some level of HDR ..read more

The post How to Fill the Frame for Stunning Photos (A Quick Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Photography is an art form where every detail counts, and one of the most powerful techniques at your disposal is filling the frame – that is, ensuring that your main subject takes up the majority of your photo. Filling the frame can make a huge difference to your shots. Not only does it guide the viewer toward a clear compositional focus point, but it also helps create a connection between the viewer and the subject. It’s a technique that works, re ..read more

The post VideoProc Converter AI Software Review: Numerous AI-Powered Tools in a Single Package! appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Are you new to VideoProc Converter AI and wondering about its capabilities? This versatile media-processing software has now evolved to include a suite of AI-powered tools that can take your files to the next level. And in this comprehensive review, we’ll provide you with an in-depth look at this powerful program, exploring how you can leverage each feature to craft captivating visuals like never before.  What ..read more

The post Backlit Landscape Photography: Why You Should Shoot Into the Sun (+ Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Christian Hoiberg. In landscape photography, avoid photographing toward the sun. It’s one of the most common tips you’ll hear from seasoned landscape photographers. In fact, it’s a tip that I’ve previously shared, myself! Now, avoiding strong backlighting is a well-known tip for a reason. When you point your camera into the sun, you’ll be faced with very difficult lighting conditions, and you risk losing details in the highlights and the shadows ..read more