Best of 2011: Weekly Photography Challenge

Posted in Articles on December 31st, 2011 by Darren Rowse

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Happy New Year from dPS (at least it is new years day here in Australia).

This week your photography challenge is a little different. Instead of going out and taking a shot to share – we want you to dig through your shots from 2011 and share your best shot with us.

What ‘best’ means is up to you. It could be a shot that is technically best, makes you feel best or captures a best moment. Whatever you like.

Once you’ve selected your best shot of 2011 upload it to your favourite photo sharing site and either share a link to it or – embed it in the comments using the our new tool to do so.

If you tag your photos on Flickr, Instagram, Twitter or other sites with Tagging tag them as #DPSBEST2011 to help others find them. Linking back to this page might also help others know what you’re doing so that they can share in the fun.

Also – don’t forget to check out some of the great shots posted in last weeks Bokeh Lights challenge where there were some beautiful shots submitted.

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.

Best of 2011: Weekly Photography Challenge


Less 36 Hours To Go on These Hot Photography Deals!

Posted in Articles on December 30th, 2011 by Darren Rowse

Note: These deals are now closed. Thanks everyone for your interest in this lead up to Christmas. If you are looking for some great resources please check out our eBook page.

In the lead up to Christmas this year on dPS we released 11 amazing photography deals to our community – 1 per day. As the 12th day we brought the previous 11 deals back for one last week.

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There’s now less than 48 hours less to take advantage of them. The deals end for good at midnight US Eastern time on 31 December.

To help you choose which deal is for you, here’s the current hottest deals:

The best selling dPS eBook deals (ranked in order of popularity):

1. 50% off the dPS Kit, Going Pro – make 2012 the year your photography starts making you money.

2. 55% off a dPS Portraits Pack – whether you’re photographing others or yourself, this one is for you.

3. Save 66% on Photo Nuts and Bolts + Photo Nuts and Shots – gain control over your camera with these comprehensive eBooks.

4. 55% off a dPS Mitchell Kanashkevich twin pack – If you have any travel coming up – these eBooks are for you.

… and the most popular deals from our partners (ranked in order of popularity):

1. 20% off a 1 year Kelby Training Subscription – this deal went wild – and when you see what it includes it is no wonder.

2. 20% Off Any Topaz Labs Product – brilliant post production software.

3. 20% off HDR Video Tutorials by Trey Ratcliff (Stuck In Customs) – learn from one of the most popular photographers on the web.

4. 10% off 5 cool Photojojo products – these could sell out before the deals end.

5. 40% Off The Entire Craft & Vision PDF library – 35 eBooks for less than $3 each.

6. Save 60% on The Complete Ed Verosky Library – a brilliant bundle of eBooks to help you with your portraiture and lighting.

7. 40% Off Any Photography Concentrate Tutorial – they may be last on the list but we’ve had a lot of extremely positive feedback on these.
   
… or you can browse through them all here.

Don’t forget — in less than two days all the deals are gone for good!

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.

Less 36 Hours To Go on These Hot Photography Deals!


What Photography Gear did You Buy in 2011?

Posted in Articles on December 30th, 2011 by Darren Rowse

camera-gear.jpegAs the end of the year closes I thought it might be fun to look back on the year from the perspective of what cameras and photography ‘gear’ we bought.

Did something new end up in your camera bag in 2011? Perhaps a new camera? A new Lens? Some other kind of accessory?

My own bag saw a special new addition – I was lucky enough to get one of those once in a life time gifts from my wife for my 40th birthday (which is actually next year) – a Leica M9-P which I fell in love with while testing it earlier this year.

I highly doubt I’ll ever get a gift like that again!

What about you? What photography gear did you buy (or receive) in 2011?

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.

What Photography Gear did You Buy in 2011?


Our Most Popular Photography ‘Gear’ Related Posts of 2011

Posted in Articles on December 30th, 2011 by Darren Rowse

Today’s summer series recap looks at some of the hottest ‘gear’ related posts on dPS from 2011. It includes some reviews but also some recommendations and discussion starters.

Lastly – don’t forget to check out our Popular Cameras and Photography Gear page for the latest in what gear is most popular among our readers.




Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.

Our Most Popular Photography ‘Gear’ Related Posts of 2011


11 Essential Reads for Photographers for the New Year

Posted in Articles on December 29th, 2011 by Darren Rowse

At this time of year I talk to a lot of photographers who are lacking a little motivation, inspiration and creativity.

It’s been a big year so today in our ‘best of 2011 series‘ I’m featuring 11 tutorials that were written this year on dPS that I think might help you to kickstart yourself photographically for 2012.

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.

11 Essential Reads for Photographers for the New Year