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 viewer’s eye.
2. The Colour Contrast
Instead of one dominating colour, look for two colours that play off each other. Complementary (blue/orange), bold contrasts (red/green), or subtle pairings (teal/green). Let colour relationships tell the story.
3. Quiet Moments
Capture calm. Early morning stillness, someone reading, soft window light, empty spaces, a pet resting. Focus on mood and subtlety rather than action.
4. Hard vs Soft Light
Photograph the same subject twice — once in harsh, directional light and once in soft, diffused light. Notice how shadows, detail and emotion shift with the change in lighting.
5. Lines That Aren’t Straight
Hunt for curves, spirals, zig-zags or wavy lines. Roads, rivers, staircases, shadows, architecture or everyday objects. Use these shapes to lead the viewer through the frame.
You can share your photograph below (Has to be new, not one from your archives!) or you can join / visit our Facebook group and share it there. (You can find that group here)
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!
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 Blur
Instead of freezing action, try showing motion. Slow your shutter and capture the beauty of movement: cyclists, waterfalls, passing cars, or walking crowds. Tripod optional, experimentation encouraged.
3. Negative Space
Minimalism often speaks loudly. Try placing your subject within a large, uncluttered area. It could be sky, wall, floor, ocean, or a blurred field. Let the emptiness elevate your subject.
4. Close-Up Details
The world is full of fascinating textures and details we rarely see. Focus on something small — a droplet, a fabric weave, an insect wing, cracked paint, a watch dial, a flower petal. Get closer than you usually do.
Ah, the warm glow of the sun as it rises or sets. This hour transforms even ordinary scenes into something cinematic. Try silhouettes, portraits, landscapes, street shots, or architecture bathed in soft light.
How to Join the Challenge
Pick one prompt that sparks your interest.
Spend the week exploring, experimenting, and shooting.
Share your final image at the end of the week using #dPSWeeklyChallenge.
Want to push yourself? Photograph multiple prompts!
These challenges are all about practice, play, and exploring your vision. Can’t wait to see what you create!
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 we’ll drop a link to the full article, below!
On 24 July 2025, we hosted a staff forum exploring the complex world of misinformation. From retouched glass plate negatives to AI-generated bird photos, we unpacked how truth is distorted and preserved in digital collections….[read the full article]
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 of possibility.
At the Shoot Extraordinary Conference 2025, Elizabeth will teach you how shifting your focus can change the entire tone of your story. You’ll learn to harness OMNI films and crystals to add intrigue through light and color, and explore how layering in your compositions creates a sense of movement and mystery.
If you’ve been struggling to create vivid, story-driven images, or simply want to learn how to amplify your storytelling through light, color, and depth, this session is for you.
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.
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 Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and OM System cameras, offering full TTL and HSS support across brands. The X5 functions as both a hotshoe and wireless trigger, enabling instant transitions between on-camera use, off-camera freedom, and complex multi-light setups. Compact yet powerful, the iT32 & X5 combine magnetic modularity, cross-brand compatibility, and Godox 2.4GHz wireless integration—empowering photographers to shape light effortlessly, anytime and anywhere.
One System, Built for All
The iT32 & X5 offer a universal solution for photographers working across different camera systems. Its interchangeable magnetic X5 hotshoe allows instant switching between brands by simply changing the X5 version. This flexible design helps photographers focus more on creativity and less on equipment compatibility.
Dual Identity: Hotshoe & Trigger in One
X5 serves both as a hotshoe mount and a wireless transmitter, enabling smooth transitions between on-camera and off-camera use. When attached to iT32, it functions as the hotshoe for on-camera shooting; once detached, it automatically switches to trigger mode, wirelessly controlling iT32 or other Godox Wireless X System flashes.
Effortless Multi-Light Sync
Equipped with a built-in 2.4GHz receiver in the iT32 and a 2.4GHz sender in the X5,
the system ensures instant wireless communication without manual pairing. When used together, iT32 and X5 act as a master unit to trigger multiple Godox flashes simultaneously. When separated, the X5 can still control the iT32 and other flashes within the Godox 2.4GHz wireless X system, making multi-light setups simple, fast, and reliable.
Intelligent Recognition and Real-Time Display
The iT32 automatically identifies the attached X5 version, displaying key information such as model type, battery level, and charging status on its screen. This smart detection ensures photographers always stay aware of system status, minimizing errors and keeping shooting sessions smooth and controlled.
Magnetic Mounting, Fast and Secure
The magnetic interface between iT32 and X5 ensures a stable, one-click connection that’s firm yet quick to detach. Compared with traditional locking mechanisms, it greatly speeds up setup while maintaining reliability, allowing photographers to switch modes fluidly and capture every moment with ease.
Refined Design, Built for Practical Use
Intuitive Touchscreen Control
Rotatable Flash Head
Built-in Reflector and Diffuser
USB-C Charging
Professional Performance, Seamless Compatibility
Advanced Flash Functions
Godox 2.4GHz Wireless Ecosystem
Magnetic Accessories for Creative Expansion
LED Modeling Light
Technical Data
Model
iT32+X5S
iT32+X5C/N/O/F
Global Shutter Sync Shooting
Provided
Unprovided
Radio Wireless Global Shutter Sync
Provided
Unprovided
Guide Number (1/1 step)
Approx. GN18 (ISO 100, in meters)
Flash Duration (t0.1)
1/1000s?1/30000s
Exposure Control
Exposure Control System
TTL auto flash and manual flash
Flash Exposure Compensation
±3 steps with 1/3 increment each step
Sync Mode
High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds, or 1/80000 seconds with Sony cameras equipped with global shutter), first-curtain sync, and second-curtain sync
