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The post How to Create Your Own Lightroom Presets (Step By Step) appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson . How can you create and save presets in Lightroom? In this article, I’m going to take you through the simple process, step by step. By the time you’re done, you’ll be able to confidently make presets of your own – and I’ll even show you how to make a…

The post 11 Best Lenses for Landscape Photography (in 2025) appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Jeremy Flint . No matter your level of experience, if you want to capture beautiful landscape photos, you need to choose your lens carefully. After all, the lens heavily influences the quality of your image; pick a good lens, and you have the potential for crisp, clear, be…

The post 10 Tips for Breathtaking Dog Action Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Kelly Wolfe . This article was updated in January 2024 with contributions from Kelly Wolfe, Dave Spates, and Jaymes Dempsey. Photographing dogs in action is an absolute thrill. One moment they’re a ball of energy, and the next, they’re soaring through the air to catch a Frisb…

The post Meitar Award for Excellence in Photography 2026 Celebrating a Decade appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Sime . The Meitar Award for Excellence in Photography, a distinguished collaborationbetween PHOTO IS:RAEL and the Zvi and Ofra Meitar Family, marks its tenthanniversary this year. This prestigious prize recognizes a cohesive body of work thatexemplifies s…

The post Overlay Blend Mode: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Ana Mireles . Looking to understand the ins and outs of Photoshop’s Overlay blend mode? You’ve come to the right place. Overlay is a great way to add punch to otherwise flat images, plus it can be used to apply artistic effects such as color tints. It’s a very versatile blend mode,…

The post 5 Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts Everyone Should Know appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson . Lightroom is a fantastic program that’s designed for fast and efficient editing, but if you make all your adjustments using your mouse, you may notice that each little operation starts to add up – until you’ve spent hours upon hours moving your cursor, …

The post How to Use Camera Memory Cards: 18 Essential Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Darren Rowse . Memory cards are an essential part of digital photography. They record your precious files and keep them safe until you’re able to transfer them to your (hopefully) full-fledged storage solution – which means that it’s essential that you understand how to use…

The post Still Life Photography: The Ultimate Guide (+ 9 Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Lea Hawkins . Ever looked at a simple fruit bowl and wondered if it could be something more? Well, it can! Still life photography is all about transforming ordinary objects into visual art, and it comes with an array of powerful advantages: I’ve been taking still life i…

The post Candid Photography: The Essential Guide (+34 Expert Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Darren Rowse . This article was updated in January 2025 with contributions by seven expert photographers: Andrew S Gibson, Mat Coker, Kevin Landwer-Johan, Bobby Roy, Peter West Carey, Trisha Bartle, and Jaymes Dempsey. Candid photography is a great way to capture sp…

The post Shallow Depth of Field Photography: A Practical Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Darren Rowse . Have you ever felt like your photos were missing something essential? A shallow depth of field effect is one of my favorite ways to take your images from “zero” to “hero.” You see, thanks to shallow DoF techniques, you can capture shots that are both arti…