10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits

The post 10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. How do you take portraits that have the wow factor? Today, I want to talk about taking portraits that are a little out of the box. You see, it’s all well and good to have a portrait that follows all the rules – but it...

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Under $10 Holiday Deals: Deal 1 from Photzy

The post Under $10 Holiday Deals: Deal 1 from Photzy appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Instead of our usual 12 Days of Christmas promotion, we’ve considered the impact of the year to date and selected just 4 deals to promote (one per week) during December, all under USD$10. We hope you can find a little...

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Light Painting

The post Weekly Photo Challenge – Light Painting appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We had some great photos for last week’s ‘Wheels’ challenge, this week it’s a bit harder and maybe new for some, we’re going to try our hand at light painting! Missed a challenge? Go back and do them all! Click Here ...

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How to Use Photo Studio Ultimate 2021’s Color and Tone Wheels for Amazing Results

The post How to Use Photo Studio Ultimate 2021’s Color and Tone Wheels for Amazing Results appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Color editing is an essential part of nearly every great photo. Unfortunately, adjusting the colors in most post-processing programs is difficult – or downright...

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Tips For Achieving Blurry Backgrounds When You Don’t Have a Fast Lens

The post Tips For Achieving Blurry Backgrounds When You Don’t Have a Fast Lens appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. Using a shallow depth of field to get blurry backgrounds in your photos is a powerful and popular tool for photographers. Blurring your background in this way makes it easy to obscure details...

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How to Create a Watermark with the Pen Tool in Photoshop

The post How to Create a Watermark with the Pen Tool in Photoshop appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Did you know that you can create a watermark with the Pen tool? Watermarking images is one of those issues that sparks strong feelings; some people love it and others hate it. I think the success...

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Introduction to Shutter Speed in Digital Photography

The post Introduction to Shutter Speed in Digital Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Previously, I introduced the concept of the exposure triangle as a way of thinking about getting off of Auto Mode and exploring the idea of manually adjusting the exposure of your shots. The three...

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Photokina Shuts Down Due to “Massive Decline in Markets”

The post Photokina Shuts Down Due to “Massive Decline in Markets” appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Photokina, the world’s most prominent photography trade show, will be closing its doors “until further notice.” Photokina was first launched in 1950, before quickly becoming a biennial fair...

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How to Use Leading Lines for Better Compositions

The post How to Use Leading Lines for Better Compositions appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Anne McKinnell. Leading lines refer to a compositional technique where the viewer’s attention is drawn to lines that lead to the main subject of the image. A leading line paves an easy path for the eye to follow through different...

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Comparing a 24mm Versus 50mm Lens for Photographing People

The post Comparing a 24mm Versus 50mm Lens for Photographing People appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Meredith Clark. Image taken with a Canon 60D and a Canon 24mm lens. How does a 24mm lens compare to a 50mm lens when photographing people? Both are great options, given the low price point, but they do have slightly...

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