Today we continue to look at some tips for beginners wanting to explore the world of Macro Photography. Check out part 1 of this article at Macro Photography for Beginners Part 1. In macro photography you should aim to capture a sharp image of your tiny subject with all — or nearly all —

In this post Gary Cosby Jr. shares some great tips on shooting with available light. Shooting available light can be both liberating and enslaving. Sounds like a contradiction doesn’t it? In fact, shooting available light frees you from all the encumbrances of dragging strobe equipment aroun

In this post Norwegian Joakim Tangstad from Strobe Blog Flash Frog has put together a fantastic case study post talking us how he took the shot pictured to the right. Inspired by those delicious high-key food photos, I wanted to do something similar. I did shoot a dessert photo a couple of months ag

It is that time of year when we look back on the hottest photography tips and tutorials that featured on Digital Photography School in 2008. This list is compiled purely looking at which of our tips and tutorials got the biggest number of visitors to it over the 12 months. 1. 10 Ways to Take Stunnin

The following tip on getting digital images to look like Lomo Images was submitted by DPS reader – Frank Lazaro. You can see his photography at his Flickr page and see some of his Lomo shots here. From the first time I saw a photo that looked like this, I wanted to shoot one of my own. But, fo

The following post explores how to approach Photographers to help you improve your photography is by Natalie Norton from natalienortonphoto.com. Photo Credit: Nate and Jaclyn Kaiser, theimageisfound.com Let me tell you why I love DPS. I’m completely self taught. Everything I’ve learne

This post on photography in bright sunshine is by Peter Carey from Hidden Creek Photo. As a previous post on DPS by Jim M. Goldstein pointed out, photography is all about light. Most photographers know the best times for photographing are just after sunrise and before sunset. The light is more pleas

I was chatting to one reader last week about their photography and they shared that their main challenge in taking digital images what finding subjects to shoot because of the place where they lived. Here’s a snippet from what he said in our email conversation: A number of things came to m

Most regular Digital Photography School readers are aware that a month ago I became a Dad. Our new son’s name is Xavier (you’ll get to know him over the course of this tutorial). I’ve previously written about the topic of photographing babies and children from the perspective of so

Over at our Flickr forums I’ve just started a new assignment that I am really excited about. The basics of the assignment are that you post one of your better photos and then tell us about how you took it. This way we not only get to see some great shots but learn how you took them (hopeful

Why use Lightroom Mobile Many people don’t realize the benefits of using Lightroom Mobile with your Adobe Lightroom Subscription. When you subscribe to Adobe’s Photographer’s plan, not only will you receive Adobe Lightroom Classic, but you also get access to Lightroom Mobile. Ligh

Time-lapse videos: Those wonderful cutaways in everything from nature programs to detective shows, showing off the passage of time in a few moments. If you remember that video is just a lot of still images playing at a fast rate, it’s easy to imagine they could be done on any digital camera. T

When doing architectural photography, it’s easy to get lost in the grandeur of buildings – yet the details matter, too. In fact, with a bit of know-how, you can capture architectural detail photography that looks as good, if not better, than expansive, wide-angle shots of structures. I

In this article, I share 10 easy-to-follow tips and tricks for stunning beach photography. Specifically, I explain: How to create beautiful beach compositionsWhen to head to the beach for the best photosHow to select the right beach photography settings for plenty of stunning detailMuch more! By t

Are you struggling to capture stunning smartphone product shots? You’re not alone. Smartphone product photography often seems tough, especially when you’re starting out. But here’s a secret: With a little bit of know-how, you can take product photos with a smartphone that look ju

When the weather gets rainy, most photographers put away their gear – but in my view, that’s a mistake! There are literally hundreds of great rainy day photography ideas. They don’t take great technical expertise, fancy equipment, or waterproof housing; in fact, all of them can be

Are you looking to take stunning architectural photos, but you’re struggling to find the perfect equipment? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been photographing architecture for years, and in this article, I share my top eight essential equipment recommendations, from the basic

Capturing stunning portrait photos at midday, when the sun is bright and high overhead, can be very, very difficult. (Most serious portrait photographers try to avoid midday lighting at all costs, and for good reason: the harsh light beats down on subjects and creates wildly unflattering shadows.)

Did you know that beginner – and even advanced! – street photographers tend to make a few consistent mistakes? It’s true. Over the last few years, I’ve worked with a lot of street shooters, and I’ve seen them mess up in the same exact ways, over and over again. Most o

What is HDR photography? And how can you use HDR techniques to create one-of-a-kind, breathtaking photos? In this article, I explain everything you need to know about high dynamic range imaging, including: An easy-to-understand explanation of HDR shootingWhen you should use HDR techniques (and when