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5 Steps to Follow Before You Hit “Delete”
A few winters back, I was photographing on a high mountain pass. Low clouds and scattered sun danced across the snow-covered slopes, blown by...
dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge – Self
It’s been a while, and so I thought it might be high time we had another go at it! “Oh Fun’ I hear you...
18 Tips for Breathtaking Images (+ Examples)
There’s something undeniably magical about cars. The sleek curves, the gleaming paint jobs, the raw power under the hood, not to mention the amazing...
A Guide to Wireless Remote Photography
This article was updated in July 2024 with contributions from Stacey Hill and Jaymes Dempsey. Shutter releases, wireless releases, camera remotes; it all sounds...
How to Create a Vintage Effect in Photoshop (1-Minute Tutorial)
Vintage fades and washes have recently become quite popular. Perhaps since modern DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and even smartphones can capture such high-quality, color-neutral images,...
8 Tips for Artistic Mobile Photos
This article was updated in July 2024 with contributions from Megan Kennedy and Jaymes Dempsey. Once upon a time, in the not-so-distant past, phone...
dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge – Product Photography
“In previous photo challenges, we’ve captured various subjects focusing on specific themes or techniques. However, this week, we’re blending everything together: technique, random objects,...
3 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Shooting on a White Background
Because white background portraits are so common, many people think it’s an easy effect to achieve. You simply set up a white background, put...
How to Work With Aspect Ratios in Landscape Photography
Composition is often the difference between a good landscape photograph and a great landscape photograph. There are oft-quoted rules that we all try to adhere...