LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY?
Digital Photography School has what you need to take your photography to the next level. We offer daily tips, resources and free tutorials that will help you get the most out your camera and create stunning photos
Start Here
Recent
Editor's Picks
Photography Tips & Tutorials
See More Photography Tips & Tutorials
12 Good Reasons Why You Should Start a Photography Blog
Starting a photography blog was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I never would’ve guessed when I...
Weekly Photography Challenge: Trees – With Prizes from ViewBug
Over the last two weeks, you've done images of spring in general, and then flowers last week. So for this...
How to Use Ordinary Items to Make DIY Photo Filters
In photography, you can use filters in many ways to alter and/or enhance your images. But what if you don't...
6 Ways to Improve Your Images and Take Better Vacation Photos
Have you ever been on a vacation only to return home disappointed with your images? Many people take pictures while...
5 Tips to Help Build Your Confidence in Photography
Think of your last bad day of photography, a time where you just blew a whole batch of portraits, or...
5 Photography Pitfalls to Avoid That No One Tells You About
Taking photos is easy, but being a photographer is an entirely different proposition. Whether photography is a hobby or a...
The Uncomfortable Truth About Street Photography
As someone who has photographed people candidly since I first picked up a camera over 15 years ago, there is...
Understanding Depth of Field for Beginners
You may have heard the term depth of field (DoF), but if you are new to photography you may not...
Understand Exposure in Under 10 Minutes
There are countless Photography books and classes that explain exposure, yet after reading or attending them, your photos may not...
Post Production
See More Post Production
How to Choose Your Lightroom Export Settings for Printing
If you haven't yet printed some of your favorite photos, trust me you are missing out on a lot. The...
How to Make a Composite Wine Bottle Image using Photoshop Layers
A wine bottle is always a tricky subject to photograph. The highly reflective nature of the glass makes it hard...
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2018 Guide for Beginners
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2018 was released recently and it has a lot of options included in a single software...
How to Use the Lightroom HSL Panel for Landscape Photo Editing
If you are a landscape photographer, you might already be using various lens filters to get desired colors and saturation...
Tips for Editing Hockey Photos in Lightroom
In this article, I'll give you some tips for editing hockey photos using Lightroom. If you're a hockey mom or...
4 Tips to Organize Your Photos in Lightroom
Lightroom is one of the most widely-used programs for photographers today, with good reason. In addition to extensive editing options...
Top 5 Nik Collection Filters to Improve Your Landscape Photos
One of the best image editing programs available right now happens to be free. The Nik Collection by Google is a...
To Process or Not To Process? Let’s Discuss
Often when I’m looking at photos in forums online, or interacting with photographers in person, inevitably someone will proudly claim...
The 6 Most Important Things You Need to Know about Lightroom’s Develop Module
Lightroom is powerful, but it’s also complex and has a steep learning curve. If you feel overwhelmed by all the...
12 Tips for Mastering the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop
There are a lot of good post-processing tools available for making minor edits to your photos. Within Photoshop, there are...
5 Things You Should Know About Lightroom Before Starting
So you just installed Lightroom, now what? You could spend some time just playing around and learning through doing, but...
Cameras & Equipment
See More Cameras & Equipment
Making Sense of Lens Optics for Crop Sensor Cameras
If you have been considering getting a new camera or have been considering upgrading a camera, you have probably heard...
How to Choose the Perfect Macro Lens
A common question among those starting out in macro photography is, “What lens should I choose?” Given the number of...
Optical Versus Electronic Viewfinders: Which is Best for You?
In this article, we'll take a look at optical versus electronic viewfinders so you can get a better understanding of...
Hard Drive Review: QNAP TVS-682T with Samsung SSD for Photographers
In my last few storage and hard drive reviews for photographers, the units have all been similar in that they’ve...
Which Size Lensball is Best for Crystal Ball Photography?
The world is in your hands, well it can certainly seem that way when you do crystal ball photography. The...
8 Things to Consider Before You Buy Your Next Lens
Are you thinking of buying a new lens for your camera? Stop, and read this article first. One of the...
Brand Name Versus Third-Party Photography Gear: Which is better?
Not long ago, there were two types of camera accessories to buy: brand items designed by known manufacturers such as...
How Two Weeks in the Wilderness with One Prime Lens Restored My Love for Photography
If you have read a few of my previous pieces here on the Digital Photography School like "5 Uncomfortable Truths...
5 DIY Hacks to Have in Your Camera Bag
1. Camera strap(s) I stopped using the camera strap that comes with the camera (DSLR) quite awhile ago now. My...
A Beginners Guide to Light Modifiers
Regardless of the light source you use (daylight, continuous or flash) it’s really easy to use light modifiers or shapers...
Resources
See More Resources
Fast FLASH For Portrait Perfection
Who said flash portraits had to be complicated? With our brand new ebook, Fast FLASH, they don't have to be! Talented and world-renowned photographer,...
Life in Natural Light
As a photographer, the most powerful tool you have is natural light It may be free for the taking –...
Portraits: After The Shot
Transform your dull and lifeless pictures of people into simply stunning portraits. If you’ve ever been disappointed that the portraits you shoot...
Photo Nuts and Shots
Photo Nuts and Shots will teach you the craft of photography – so you can take evocative photos that truly connect with viewers and reflect your creative vision.
Photo Nuts and Bolts
Put down your user manual, say goodbye to ‘Auto’ mode and learn firsthand how to use your camera to its full potential.
