I’ve been following all the hype recently around the Apple Vision Pro headset.
While the technology is still in its infancy it’s amazing to see how advanced a first generation product really is.
It got me thinking about what the future of photo post-processing will look like, with an ultra-high definition screen attached to your face.
What…Read More

Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s first spatial computer. It seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space using revolutionary technology.

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Ted Forbes covers the fine art photography of Graciela Iturbide

#TedForbes #GracielaIturbide #FineArtPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography

Dramatic Portraits and Lighting Class by Chris Knight

#ChrisKnight #PortraitPhotography #OnLocationLighting

Have any of you experimented with long exposure photography?
Would you be interested in a bit of a presentation on this topic?

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Jako Poolman. Office Chairs, BMT College (Jhb) March 2023

Probably not street photography in the strictest sense, but this was not meant as architectural photography. I just loved this image of the two chairs against the criss-cross of the security gate in the background.

Canon EOS 2000D, EF50mm, 1/250sec, f1.8, ISO400

#StreetPhotography…Read More

Jako Poolman. Stanley Cup & Cake, Studio 012 (Pta) August 2023

Took this during a DPC product photography workshop that was facilitated by Daniel West.
Natural light.

Canon EOS R8, EF50mm, 1/500sec, f2.8, ISO 200 (handheld)

#ProductPhotography #JakoPoolman #JakkalsPS #NiftyFifty

Jako Poolman. Jack in a Box, Studio 012 (Pta) August 2023

Took this during a DPC product photography workshop that was facilitated by Daniel West.
Studio lights on a product table.

Canon EOS R8, EF50mm, 1/160sec, f11, ISO 100 (tripod)

#ProductPhotography #JakoPoolman #JakkalsPS #NiftyFifty
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#WeeklyPhotoAwards2024
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Shades of Purple.

#FoodPhotography
#CulinaryArt
#FoodStyling
#WinifredHarms

Hey DPC community.
Sorry for being so quiet around here.
I’ll try post here and interact a lot more.
Hope that the year has started off well for all of you.

I know that shooting the Aurora Borealis, is high on a lot of landscape photographers bucket lists, so I thought I’d share this article for you guys to…Read More

How to Photograph the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights season has now drawn to a close. However, the next couple of seasons could be very special indeed for auroras chasers. Join me as I discuss the beauty of the Northern Lights, some of the science behind them, and how I capture this magical experience. Back in October last year, I visited Iceland for 10 magical days, travelling around the country in a camper van, chasing the auroras. Out of the 10 days, I saw the auroras seven nights, which for Iceland, is quite special. The weather in Iceland can be pretty unpredictable, but I had amazing fortune on my journey.

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Nifty Fifty Challenge!

Hey everyone! I’ve just put together a tutorial on Nifty Fifty Lenses and I’d love to feature some of your amazing shots! Why not make it fun with a challenge?

Got any stunning shots taken with a Nifty Fifty lens? We’re talking about those sharp 50mm f/1.8 or f/2 prime lenses. Please note, we’re keeping it strict to…Read More

Groups – DPC | Digital Photography Courses

DPC | Digital Photography Courses

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8×10 Tintype portrait of Klara using the Wet Plate process from 1851.
5″ exposure at f3.6 on a 140 year old lens. Camera is a Kodak 2D 8×10 (±100 years old).

#FilmIsNotDead, #AnalogPhotography, #LargeFormat, #FilmPhotography, #Darkroom, #WetPlate, #FineArtPhotography, #Handmade

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Featured Photographer: Amy Shore

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Amy Shore, a self-taught UK photographer, is known for her candid and naturalistic style in automotive photography. Rather than staging shots, she captures genuine moments, focusing on the story behind each image. She emphasises the emotion tied to cars, their surroundings, and the bond between vehicles and…Read More

Amy Shore Photography

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Getting the Edge with Architectural Styles

Photo Credit: https://x.com/Culture_Crit/status/1675560301368860674?s=20

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I’ve sourced a simple image from the internet showcasing prominent architectural styles. We’ll delve deeper into these styles in this group.
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Some may wonder why architectural photographers should bother with this…Read More

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Zebras in gold. Mapungubwe National Park

Nikon D610, Tamron 150-600mm @600mm, f/29, ISO 2000, 1/2500 sec

I always enjoy trying new things – A bit of slow shutter speed and deliberate movement made for some interesting shots.
Photographer – @robbrewer
Location – Studio012
Settings – EosR, ISO 200, 85mm, F5.6, 1/8 Sec
#BlackandWhitePhotography, #BNWPhotography, #Monochrome

Hey Danie and Team, loving the new site…… Just a thought.. What do you think about adding in a Model / Designer / Make-Up Artist / Hair Stylist directory so that any of us are able to hire the required people for a shoot from here and in that way support one another 🙂
#NewFeature

Continuation: Capture Wildlife In Low light
“Silent Wings (Barn Owl)”
1/6000sec – f/5.6 – ISO 640 – Nikon D4- Nikon 70-200mm – Manual Mode – Flash Not Fired

When photographing birds, the general perception is that you need a focal length of at least 600mm. As mentioned above, I used a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens for this shot. I kept my shutter (Tv)…Read More

Danie Bester, Sandton Skyline, 2016

ISO 100, f/11, AEB (1s, 1/4s, 4s), Canon 6D, 17mm Tilt-Shift, Tripod

@DanieBester produced this HDR-Panorama from a series of 9 frames that was shot during a DPC Nightscape Practical session. The lens was shifted in vertical mode—center, left, and right—with three exposures for each frame using auto exp…Read More

African Penguin. Betty’s Bay, South Africa
Nikon D610, Tamron 150-600 @380mm, f/6.3, 1/1250sec, ISO 1250 +3 step

Taken in a Level 2 storm in Betty’s Bay in September 2023. The penguins were seeking shelter from the storm winds by hiding in the fynbos.

Haunting Yet Haunted: A Visual Analysis of the Afghan Girl
Source: James Madison University: CCC

Want to dig deeper into the story and artistic elements behind our previous post on Steve McCurry’s “Afghan Girl”? Download the PDF below for a comprehensive look at this captivating portrait.

WILDLIFE GROUP – OCTOBER 2023 THEME: Capture Wildlife In Low Light
“Thunder Below And Above (African Elephants)”
1/4000sec – f/9 – ISO 2000 – Nikon D600 – Nikon 200-400mm – Flash Not Fired – Camera Support

What are the benefits of shooting in low-light situations?

Low light in photography refers to any scenario in which the amount of ambient…Read More

Ernst Haas. Frigidaire, New York City 1954

Ernst Haas was a master of street photography, skilled in capturing multi-layered scenes. Many of you will recognise his work from the cover photos in our Street Photography Group. We’ve also delved into his famous “Route 66” image in the Photo Digest Group. Today, let’s focus on one of Haas’…Read More

Photographer: @daniebester
Model: Angel Moyo

ISO-200, 1/640 sec at f/1.8. Canon EOS-R, RF 35mm lens.
Lightroom Edit

Sharing some portraits of Angel, taken during a practical portrait session. Unusually, Danie chose a wide-angle lens. While most portrait photographers, including Danie, often opt for telephoto lenses like 50-85mm for APS-C…Read More

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Light at the end of the Tunnel.
Fujifilm SX-10; 0.8 sec at F16, ISO200, XF16-80F4 R OIS WR)
Northern Farms MTB Routes through the tunnel

Hi everyone. Very excited to see this new platform Danie and his team have created. I will be sharing some of my favorite landscape shots on this platform. I am pretty sure everyone knows where this image was taken and I was fortunate enough that it made it into the top 10 at the recent Photo Africa awards in the Landscape category.

#TravelAndLa…Read More

I will be posting some of these images individually explaining settings and lens choices, but first, I want to show how powerful a narrative is when you present more than one image in a single post. Furthermore, I lean on the over-arching narrative even further when more than one image is presented in a single frame. This is how many of us wedding…Read More

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There are two types of people in this world: one who opens a packet of biscuits, has one and puts the rest back in the cupboard, and one who eats the whole packet in one go.Baked and shot this chocolate biscuit cake.

#CulinaryPhotography
#FoodPhotography
#WinifredHarms

Lemon cream tart with shortbread crust and citrus infused candy floss topped with a dehydrated lemon slice.
Our book club (yip, I do this) read and discussed the book Grit by Angela Duckworth. In the book she encourages you to set a Stretch Goal for yourself. Which I decided to do – encouraged of course by the group and by our Business Coach, A…Read More

Love this short film by Pieter Uys, “Return of the Rhino,” released just in time for World Rhino Day 2023! Pieter’s film captures the riveting journey of relocating Black and White Rhinos from Manketti Game Reserve to Zinave in Mozambique.

We’re incredibly proud to have Pieter on our team as our Video Instructor. There’s so much we can learn from…Read More

Pieter Uys

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Check out my latest project that I filmed and edited for Peace Parks Foundation.

#WildlifePhotography
#Conservation

Simplicity.

#CulinaryPhotography
#FoodPhotography
#WinifredHarms

Mobile phone shot from recent Otter trip. Still busy with the HDR edit from my SLR camera. Am very interested to compare the results.

Shot this for GreenHouse Restaurant. Mozzarella filled with fresh curd, crowned with exotic confit tomatoes, beetroot onions, basil pesto and aged balsamic vinegar.

#CulinaryPhotography
#FoodPhotography
#PhotographyTips
#WinifredHarms