Photography Blogs & Tutorials

So here’s is a fun little project you can do with your kids or really anyone that you may want to control…ahem, I mean impress.

Just a couple of simple techniques will have you done in no time… no strings attached. You will get the best results from two images from the same shoot so that they have the same lighting, but it is possible that you may want to add two different people from different shoots, so it is up to you.

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Camera bags are nothing more than backpacks, luggage and messenger bags designed specifically to safely transport your photography gear around in. Its whats inside the bag that matters most. Of course, youre going to want camera bodies, lenses, speed lights, memory cards, microfiber clothes and more. But there are some items that you wouldnt traditionally [...]

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Social media can be a great tool to promote yourself as an artist and get your work out there. However, Facebook is a notorious time-waster and too many people sit tight by their screen after posting something on Instagram or whatever and wait to see how many likes and comments they receive. Two things are [...]

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It might sound strange, but Ive always been fascinated by a washing machine. A few times growing up, my mother and I made trips to the laundromat when our familys washer or dryer broke and each time I sat in front of the front-loading washing machines and watched as clothes, water and bubbles splashed around. [...]

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Ive shot many football games in my life. At times, my cameras batteries have lost charge more quickly than usual, but never before have my batteries actually frozen to the point where they wont even turn on. But thats exactly what happened this past weekend during the NFL Playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and [...]

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So, you just got a new camera! Congratulations! You’re in the right place, DPS is absolutely full of amazing tutorials that will help get you started, and point you in the right direction. As for me, if there’s one thing that I could say to someone who has just purchased, or received a new camera, this is it:

If this is your first DSRL or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses, don’t buy any new lenses or gear for at least a month.... more

In this article, Dina Belenko(previously) shares the secrets behind three of her most popular recent images. See how she creates creative splashes and waves IN-STUDIO, then go home and try it yourself!   I know that proper way to photograph splashes is to use special fancy machinery that allows you to control the shape of [...]

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If internet anecdotes are anything to go by, laser pointers are good for nothing more than endlessly teasing your cat. But, as this video shows, it appears that isnt the case. Photographer Kim Manchul shows us that something as simple as cheap lasers and a handful of mirrors can create an incredible ethereal image worthy [...]

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If you are a photographer chances are that you like to take photos of your family, friends and significant others. But not everyone likes to have their photos taken. In fact, there are quite a lot of people who specifically don’t like their photo to be taken, and will find creative ways to avoid being [...]

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When it comes to choosing your first piece of post-production software you may find yourself spinning in circles. There’s so much to choose from, and the whole idea of learning to do something new can be intimidating. This article will cover a number of the most well known software options available, and hopefully lead you towards the right decision for you.

Adobe Photoshop CC

Over the years no one has truly been able to displace Adobe’s dominance of the photography software... more

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