A Guest post by Andrew Gibson I’ve just watched the movie Memoirs of a Geisha. The director went to great lengths of recreate the world of pre-war Japan – the movie is beautifully filmed and successfully evokes the atmosphere of a time and place that no longer exist. It’s one thing

A Guest Post By Kimberly Gauthier Street photography is a fantastic idea in theory, but when I first took a crack at taking pictures on the streets of Downtown Seattle, I got nothing. I walked around for an hour, spotting great photo ops, holding my camera tight against my chest, waiting for someone

Today we conclude a 3 part series – a Beginners Guide to HDR Photography by looking at Post Production of HDR Images. Check out previous parts of the series at: Part 1: Setting Up Your Camera for HDR Shooting Part 2: HDR From the Field to the Computer Welcome to the third and final installment

For some, working for yourself is one of those great dreams.  The satisfaction, freedom, nobody looking over your shoulder (except your significant other), ah the life right?  Well not in every case.  The freelance photography life can be hard.  Long hours for little pay, alone w

I have been photographing my friends in their anime and game inspired costumes (cosplay) for many years. Recently, I’ve wanted to ramp things up, and take more dramatic images that stand out from what I’ve done in the past. A couple of months ago my friend K, one of Australia’s for

Take a deep breath. Now let it out slowly. We’re not in a yoga class, but a nice slow breath and steady shutter release finger will allow you to take your shutter speed to a new low. And by low, I mean slow; 1/20th of a second, for instance. While it is not the slowest shutter speed out there,

By Xava du A Guest Post by Laura Radniecki. Everyone starts their photography journey as a beginner. Everyone, at some point in time, looks to those who have more experience and expertise than them and feels inadequate. It can be overwhelming to pick up this amazing machine [Point & Shoot OR DSL

Is a photography workshop for you? In this post guest contributer Fred Troilo shares some tips on how to get the most from photography workshops. Image by B Tal Whether you’re new to photography or a seasoned professional, you should give serious consideration to attending a workshop. What Ty

Over the last few months a number of respected photographers have released some quality e-books and e-resources for photographers. We thought it might be a great time to do a wrap up of some of the e-books that we recommend the most here at DPS. Here they are, listed in no particular order of qualit

Sports photography is one of the most challenging types of photography. Fast-moving subjects are far more difficult to shoot than still subjects. Whether you’re shooting your kids’ sports events, or covering an amateur or professional sporting event, the tips in this article will help you become mor

Professional photographers rely on tripods for sharp, blur-free shots. But even with a tripod, you add unwanted motion blur to your shots just by pressing the shutter button. In this article, you’ll discover when and how to use a remote shutter release to create stunning photos. Before you re

Do you struggle to take sharp photos? You’re not alone. Keeping your subject in sharp focus is really important for achieving professional results. In this article, you’ll discover ten ways to get really sharp photos you can be proud to share. 1. Keep Your Camera Still For static subjects, like port

Composition in photography is the deliberate arrangement of elements in your scene to maximize the appeal of the photo. Composition techniques are very effective when used in isolation, however, combining composition techniques can bring even more impressive results. In this article, you’ll discover

Are you ready to take your photography to the next level? It begins with the fundamentals of composition, but there are some simple techniques you can use to take better photos and turn ordinary images into extraordinary photographs. Discover seven tips to help you take better photos that you can pu

DSLR and mirrorless cameras are getting smart. Leaving your cameras in full auto mode can give you decent results. However, it barely scrapes the surface of what your camera is capable of. Your camera controls are there to help you sculpt an image the way you see it in your mind. Stepping away from

Patterns are all around us, but we rarely think to photograph them. It’s as if we’re pre-programmed to only photograph obvious subjects – like people, pets, and scenery. If that sounds like you, then you’re missing out. Not only are there countless opportunities to photograph

Are you struggling to make your photos stand out from the crowd? Perhaps you think all your photos look ordinary? If that sounds familiar, then you need to try shooting from different perspectives or vantage points. Furthermore, the six perspective photography tips in this article will give you the

Do you struggle to take striking and eye-catching photos with your camera? Creating images that command attention is challenging, even for the pros. But one highly effective technique is to include strong graphical design elements in your photos. These include shape, form, line, color, texture, patt

Do you want to take your landscape photography to the next level? A panoramic photo, made from multiple shots merged together, can be far more impressive than a single photo taken with a wide-angle lens. You’ll get far less lens distortion, and the resulting photo size means you can get much larger

Street Photography is one of the most challenging types of photography to master. It’s technically challenging and it can be a little scary at first. In this tutorial you’ll discover 10 tips to face your fears and help you confidently and creatively get great results from your street pho