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The post Tamron Wins more TIPA gold! appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Sime . Tamron, a leading provider of high-quality lenses, announces the presentation by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) of its TIPA Award 2026 to two lenses; 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064) for “BEST FULL FRAME WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS” and 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078…

The post The art of photography hasn’t changed though… appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Sime . There’s a Nikon FM2 sitting on a shelf in my office. It hasn’t had film in it for years, but I can’t bring myself to move it. Something about its heft, its cold metal body, the satisfying click of its shutter — it reminds me why I fell in love with photography in the fir…

The post 10 Composition Mistakes That Are Quietly Ruining Your Photos (And How to Fix Them) appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Sime . You’ve got a decent camera. You understand exposure. But something about your photos still feels… off. More often than not, the culprit isn’t your gear — it’s composition. The good news? These mistakes are easy to spot once you know w…

The post RAW vs JPEG: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Be Shooting? appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Sime . RAW vs JPEG If you’ve poked around your camera’s menu settings, you’ve probably come across an option that says something like “Image Quality” or “File Format” — and two choices staring back at you: RAW and JPEG. Most beginners shrug and leave it o…

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, …