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

The post How to Do Steel Wool Photography: The Essential Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. This article was updated in April 2024 with contributions from Simon Ringsmuth and Andrew S. Gibson. Sometimes, you can find ways of taking amazing pictures without spending much money at all, and one of the best examples of this is a technique called fire spinning, sometimes also known as steel wool photography. Capturing amazing steel wool photos usually involves just a couple of basic items – available at any hardware store and grocery marke ..read more

The post The Best Way to Upscale an Image Without Losing Quality appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Are you looking to upscale images without losing quality? VideoProc Converter AI is the best way to breathe life into your photos. There’s nothing more frustrating than finding an old photo or advertising image you want to use that’s blurry or unclear. The problem becomes even more apparent when you use these images for custom printing, such as T-shirts or bags, only to find that the final product is grainy and lacks detail. That’s where VideoPr ..read more

The post How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse (An Essential Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. On the afternoon of April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible for a huge swathe of mainland North America. And while total solar eclipses aren’t an entirely uncommon phenomenon, it is highly irregular for one to be seen by such a large portion of the country, and it won’t happen again anytime soon. As a result, anyone who wants to get some good photographs of the upcoming event will need to spend time preparing, getting some essential g ..read more

The post How to Photograph Through a Wire Fence (7 Effective Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. If you come across an interesting subject that’s surrounded by a wire fence, then getting a good shot can be a real pain. This is a challenge most often faced at the zoo, but I’ve run into similar problems when photographing at pet stores, as well as when shooting old buildings (where the buildings had beautiful facades but were surrounded by wire fencing). Really, you never know when you might need to photograph through a wire fence, and you can fi ..read more

The post How to Edit Corporate Headshots in Lightroom appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Tim Sullivan. When it comes to making people look their best in corporate headshot photography, you should certainly start with lighting, exposure, and composition. However, even if you’re on top of your headshot photography game, there are plenty of small adjustments you can make in the editing process that’ll make your photos (and your clients!) look far more professional. To start, it’s important to recognize that, on the day of the shoot, a lot of things will be out of yo ..read more

The post The iPhone App That’ll Revolutionize Your Photography: Snap Pro Camera appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Let’s face the facts: Carrying around a “serious” camera can be frustratingly inconvenient. DSLRs, and even more compact mirrorless models, are big, bulky, and conspicuous. (If you’ve ever tried to take your dedicated camera on vacation, or even just on a day trip, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.)  One solution is to turn to the camera that lives in your pocket: your smartphone. A smartphone camera offers a slew of be ..read more