How to Achieve Dark and Dramatic Food Portraits

The post How to Achieve Dark and Dramatic Food Portraits appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Charlie Moss. Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last few years, you can’t have missed the growth of food portraits. They are everywhere, from the high-budget advertising of supermarkets and artisan food brands to amateur...

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S’cuse Me While I Tweak the Sky: Tips for Dramatic Skies in Your Photos

The post S’cuse Me While I Tweak the Sky: Tips for Dramatic Skies in Your Photos appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. Singing “Home on the Range,“ a cowboy might picture the perfect place where “the skies are not cloudy all day.” A cloudless day might appeal to many people, but not to landscape photographers....

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10 Incredible Bird Photography Tips for Beginners

The post 10 Incredible Bird Photography Tips for Beginners appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Prathap DK. What is the most important factor in getting your bird photographs noticed by a large audience? Is it the camera or the lens or the bird? Imagine you have a Canon 1D X Mark III or a Nikon D5 and an 800mm lens. You...

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Nikon’s 2019 Mirrorless Shipments Lag Behind Sony, Fujifilm, and Olympus

The post Nikon’s 2019 Mirrorless Shipments Lag Behind Sony, Fujifilm, and Olympus appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Last month, we reported on Nikon’s decreased 2019 market share (Nikon now sits behind both Canon and Sony, but ahead of Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Olympus). And we can now...

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Why It’s Important to Pay Attention to Your Backgrounds in Photography

The post Why It’s Important to Pay Attention to Your Backgrounds in Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. In today’s article, you’re going to learn about the importance of backgrounds in photography. Knowing how to best use the background will have a big impact on the success of your photo. ...

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4 Ways to Shoot Portraits in the Middle of the Day

The post 4 Ways to Shoot Portraits in the Middle of the Day appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. One of the first things you learn when starting out in portrait photography is that the midday sun does not provide great lighting conditions. As with all things in photography, there are plenty of exceptions....

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Weekly Photography Challenge – Details

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Details appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week we want you to focus on ‘details’ Last week we went with self-portraits and there were many of you that submitted really great images, thanks! This week, we want to see ‘detail’ and that could be a detail of yourself...

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KUVRD Launches Lens Hood That Fits 99% of Lenses

The post KUVRD Launches Lens Hood That Fits 99% of Lenses appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Lens hoods cause photographers a lot of frustration. On the one hand, they’re necessary. They reduce unwanted flare while protecting the front element from damage. On the other hand, they’re...

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4 Simple Ideas to Expand Your Creativity

The post 4 Simple Ideas to Expand Your Creativity appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Creativity ebbs and flows. But, as Maya Angelou said, the more creativity you use, the more you have. Whether inspiration is proving to be elusive, or you are looking for a new approach to your creative practice,...

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Take Control of Color Adjustments in Lightroom

The post Take Control of Color Adjustments in Lightroom appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. With all the sliders, options, and numerical values to tweak in Lightroom, there is no end to the editing possibilities at your disposal. Sometimes, you just want an easy way to make your images stand out and shine...

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