The post Your voice matters – Help us shape the future of photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We’re sharing this for our friends over at thinkTankPhoto, makers of some of the industry’s best camera bags. The 2026 State of the Photography Industry survey is now open. This annual survey brings together real experiences from photographers working in every corner of the industry. By sharing how you’re finding clients, managing your workflow, and planning for the year ahead, you help create a clearer picture of what’s truly happening in photography today. When more photographers come together, the insights gained become significantly more impactful and valuable to us all. Why your perspective matters: Compare: See where...

The post Godox AD300Pro II: A Lightweight Outdoor Flash Built for Real-World Shoots appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Our take on the Godox AD300Pro II Press Release – We hope to get hold of a unit to test and share our results with you, a good entry into OCF but “much more than a standard camera flash” When you’re shooting on location, lighting gear needs to earn its place in your bag. Power matters, but so does weight, speed, usability, and how quickly you can adapt when conditions change. The new Godox AD300Pro II is designed with exactly those real-world pressures in mind. Building on the popularity of the original AD300Pro, this updated version refines...

The post Weekly* Photography Challenge: Choose Your Own Holiday Prompt appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Welcome back Friends! The holiday season (AKA Christmas) brings with it a different kind of creative energy — softer light, richer colour, meaningful moments, and plenty of small details that often slip by unnoticed. To keep things flexible (and fun), this week’s photography challenge follows our “Choose Your Own Prompt” format. Rather than working to a single theme, you can choose one of five holiday-inspired prompts and explore it throughout the week. You might shoot every day or just once when inspiration strikes. Keep it subtle or go all-in festive — there’s no right or wrong approach. Pick the prompt...

The post This Week’s “Choose Your Own Prompt” Challenge appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This Week’s “Choose Your Own Prompt” Challenge This week we’re keeping the creative momentum going with another “Choose Your Own Prompt” format — five fresh ideas for you to explore, shoot, and interpret however you like. Pick the one that sparks something, stick with it for the week, and share your results with the community. No rules, just inspiration. ? Your Five New Options This Week 1. Framing Within the Frame Find a natural frame in your environment — a doorway, window, tree branches, arches, fences or anything that surrounds your subject. It’s a simple way to add depth and guide...

The post Tamron update the 150-500mm Firmware appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. TAMRON Firmware Update (Ver. 4) 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) For those of you that run one of the Tamron 150-500mm A057 lenses (Hey, that’s me!) the team have just released a firmware update that will help you with the following… Want to know more about this lens? Pop over to the Tamron Australia website for the low down – or leave a question in the comments! 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) The post Tamron update the 150-500mm Firmware appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Original linkOriginal author: Sime

The post What do we think of the new Sony a7 V? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Well, we haven’t had the privilege of spending any time with one, but, we know someone who has – Thank you, Jared, for letting us share your video! Big fan of Jared’s ‘keeping it real’ in his reviews – Grab a cup of tea and enjoy the next twenty seven minutes. A reminder, FroPack 4 is currently 40% off if you’re up for some new Lr presets! – Have a look – Meanwhile, I shall keep my a7 III clean and polished and dream of a faster frame-rate….. for now! — Simon The post What do we think...

The post Weekly Photo Challenge: Pick One of These Five Fresh Prompts! appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Welcome back to another Weekly Photo Challenge at Digital Photography School!This week you get to choose from five creative photography prompts — all designed to help you notice your world a little differently and strengthen your visual storytelling. Whether you prefer landscapes, street photography, portraits, or still life, each prompt below offers a unique way to push your creativity and explore new techniques. Your Five Prompts This Week 1. Leading Lines Lines are everywhere — roads, railings, tree branches, stairways, shadows. Use them to guide the viewer’s eye toward your subject or deeper into the frame. 2. Motion...

The post Misinformation appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Had a great article sent out by the State Library of Victoria today, it was titled “Misinformation through the decades” and explores the use of what we now call Photoshop.. Well worth a read! A sentence that certainly resonates within me “When we’re bombarded by a stream of images, daily, how can we tell what’s real and what isn’t?” as someone who looks at photography from many sources, daily, I certainly see a LOT of ‘generated’ content these days, and scarily, a lot of people ‘praising the photographer’ – Can you spot a fake? Drop us a comment. We won’t re-print it here, that’s not cool, but...

The post Register for Shoot Extraordinary, Limited spots left. appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Sharing this one for our friends over at Lensbaby! When Elizabeth Willson first picked up the OMNI Rainbow Pack, she was comfortable adding creative light and bokeh to her photos, but the OMNI films remained a mystery. That changed the moment she began curling them around the edge of her lens to catch the light. Suddenly, her images transformed, bursting with color, depth, and a sense of wonder that made every story feel alive. Through selective focus, layering, and in-camera double exposures, Elizabeth creates dreamlike photographs that invite you to move through time and space—moments that feel fluid, alive, and full...

The post Introducing Godox iT32 iFlash Camera Flash & X5 TTL Wireless Flash Trigger appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. New from Godox, the iFlash camera flash is an interestingly modular on AND off camera flash, building on their iFLash range, this is a good option for those looking to use their flash on and off their cameras. Why should I use my flash OFF my camera? iFlash Camera Flash iT32 & X5 C/N/S/F/O – One System, Built for All Meet the iT32 iFlash Camera Flash & X5 TTL Wireless Flash Trigger — a modular lighting system built for ultimate versatility and efficiency. When paired with different X5 versions, one iT32 flash body seamlessly adapts to...

The post PortraitPro: 50% OFF + an EXCLUSIVE EXTRA 20% OFF code DPS1025 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. PortraitPro: 50% OFF + an EXCLUSIVE EXTRA 20% OFF code DPS1025 Get your time back with PortraitPro 24! We understand the detailed work required for flawless portraits. That’s why PortraitPro 24 uses advanced AI to significantly cut your editing time while maintaining absolute precision. Achieve seamless skin adjustments and sophisticated edits (like lighting and backgrounds) quickly and accurately. What the experts say “It’s tough to overstate the value of PortraitPro 24 for portrait-focused photographers. Whether you shoot weddings, engagement sessions, senior portraits, family portraits, or something else, you’ll benefit from the software’s time-saving features, and you’ll love how...

The post Weekly Photo Challenge: Choose Your Own & Get Snap-Happy! appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Hello photographers! Welcome to this week’s photo challenge at dPS. The idea: you get to pick one of five prompts below and spend the week capturing images around it. At the end of the week you’ll have a fresh image (or several) to review, share and grow from. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for inspiration, this is your chance to explore, experiment and have fun. ? Your five options this week Choose one of these to photograph during the week: Reflection – Look for reflections in water, windows, mirrors or shiny surfaces. Think about symmetry, distortion, light...

The post Peak Design’s Pro Tripod Is Here! appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. The new Peak Design Pro Tripod is NOW AVAILABLE (If it isn’t just keep hitting refresh until it is) You can read the presser just bellow. We have a review coming soon, too. Peak Design, a global leader in camera accessories and everyday carry, has once again disrupted the tripod market with its latest category-defining release: The Pro Tripod. Engineered from the ground up to elegantly support the workflow of pioneering adventure photographer and filmmaker Jimmy Chin, the Pro Tripod sets a new standard in professional-grade portability, strength and thoughtfully designed functionality for users across the creative spectrum. Peak Design first revolutionized...

The post Fix Noisy, Soft, or Dull Photos with Aiarty Image Enhancer (49% OFF Lifetime License Deal) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Fix Noisy, Soft, or Dull Photos with Aiarty Image Enhancer (49% OFF Lifetime License Deal) Whether you’re a travel, portrait, wildlife, or archival photographer, Aiarty Image Enhancer helps bring out the best in every shot. Even the best cameras can leave you with photos that need a little help — high ISO noise in indoor shoots, slightly soft focus from a quick grab, or colors that don’t quite pop straight out of camera. The goal with any editing tool is simple: fix the issues while keeping the look and feel of your original...

The post The Art of Freelensing for Creative Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Karthika Gupta. Photography has a great many rules and every once in a while, it is great to break all of them, don’t you think? For me, the art of freelensing for creative photography is the permission to play with both light and blur to archive a totally unexpected and magical image.  Freelensing works for almost any type of photography, but portraits get extra special love with the soft blur of the out-of-focus elements. My first attempts at freelensing were just lucky shots among many more frustrated attempts. So, I gave up quickly. But as my photographer friends started posting beautiful dreamy...

The post Introducing the Leica M EV1 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Something new to ‘M’ photography, the ultimate in street photography? Here’s a great run-down by Leica trainer, Robin Sinha. While this isn’t exactly a camera we’d suggest you ‘start out on’ ? it’s certainly a beautiful tool to add to the art that is photography. The First Leica M with an Integrated Electronic Viewfinder The M encapsulates the essence of our philosophy like no other camera. It embodies timeless aesthetics and true photographic authenticity, paired with uncompromising craftsmanship and exceptional image quality. The Leica M EV1 honours this legacy while expanding its horizons. Take a LOOK over on the Leica website. The post...

The post Shoot with your phone? Sandmarc Hybrid Filter Review appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Sunglasses for you phone. This review in from our friend Lee Herbet at Capture Ink Over the last few years the cameras in phones have gotten better and better. With this it also allows us to use accessories and apps on our phones to capture video and images that we may usually use our bigger camera for. There are advantages and disadvantages of using your phone. The obvious advantage of using your phone is that it is the camera that most of us always have with us. The disadvantages, other than physics and a small sensor and lack of a...

The post Review: Godox’ new(ish) mini-flash iT20/iT22 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We were recently sent the Godox iT20/iT22 iFlash for review. They’re tiny, they weigh in at about 45gm. they’re USB-C rechargeable and they take up no space in your camera bag / pocket, but are they any good? Let’s talk about that… A small lightsource close to your lens typically gives a pretty harsh light and, honestly, these little flash fall into that category – while they do come with tiny mag-attach filters, a spreader (to throw your light around a bit) and two CTO colour filters, (1/2 CTO and 1/1 CTO) they do sit down very close to directly above your lens...

The post The Unseen Frame: Why Photography is More Than Just a Click appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. In an era where every smartphone is a camera and every moment is potentially “Instagrammable,” it’s easy to dismiss photography as a mere act of clicking a button. But for those who truly delve into its depths, photography is far more profound. It’s an art, a science, and a philosophy all rolled into one, challenging us to see the world not just as it is, but as it could be. We often focus on the tangible aspects: the latest gear, the perfect settings, the sharpest focus, or the most vibrant colors in post-processing. Digital Photography School, for...

The post Tamron’s New 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 G2 Could Be the Only Lens You Need appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Another Tamron lens! And I’ve got to say, after trying their last few releases, it’s clear they’re on a roll — seriously good glass at prices that make sense. Their latest is the Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (Model A075) for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. On paper, it looks like the perfect “do-it-all” lens — one that could easily become your go-to for travel, family events, or sports days. Think about it: at 25mm, you can shoot a wide team photo or a sweeping landscape, then zoom all the way to 200mm to...