The post How to Use Horizontal Lines in Your Photos (for Stunning Compositions) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. This article was updated in June 2024 with contributions from Darren Rowse and Jaymes Dempsey. Imagine you’re walking through a gallery, admiring a collection of stunning photographs....

The post How to Edit Non-Destructively in Photoshop appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Picture this: You are about halfway through post-processing a beautiful urban landscape in Photoshop. You’ve already put hours into the edit when you suddenly notice that a small area of the image doesn’t add up. A...

The post The Best Circular Polarizers for Photography (2024) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. The circular polarizer, also known as the circular polarizing filter, is an essential tool for photographers who shoot landscape, nature, and wildlife images – especially near lakes, streams, or other...

The post Should You Enter a Photo Contest? Pros and Cons appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. This article was updated in June 2024 with contributions from Simon Bond, Dale Wilson, Charlie Moss, and Peter West Carey. Photo contests seem to be everywhere these days, and they often come with promises...

The post How to Use Portrait Angles Effectively: A Visual Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Meredith Clark. When it comes to creating a successful portrait, there are a lot of moving parts. We often talk about lighting, composition, and camera gear, but while all three of those things are important in creating...

The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge – Composition appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We’ve published an article recently to help you with your composition “Should You Photograph in Portrait or Landscape Orientation?” and we’re extending that to this week’s challenge. This week you need to find two photographs...