Nature Photography How To

We've all had the misfortune of nailing composition only to get a photo that's too bright or way to dark. Despite what you may have been told, it's not necessary to rotate your camera's mode dial to M in order to avoid these exposure problems.

More and more photographers are using their advanced smartphones to capture amazing images, but some adept shooters fall short when it comes to mobile editing techniques. This quick tutorial with instructor Alex Hinson demystifies the process in a way that's far easier than you think.

Today we're taking a quick look at the new Enhance features in Lightroom Classic, specifically how to apply Denoise, Raw Details, and Super Resolution to photographs non-destructively. Here's how Adobe expert Julienne Kost introduces the topic: "This technology update provides additional flexibility when editing and reduces the use of disk space as well as the number of files that need to be managed."

If you're struggling with blurry images or unreliable focus, it may be because you never turn to the Manual Focus setting on your camera whenever AF fails. We're going to change all that today with this comprehensive beginners guide designed for those who don't understand how MF works.

Who better to learn from than a National Geographic pro with over 25 years of experience? In this episode featuring Any Parkinson you'll learn how he captures animal portraits with maximum impact.

Harsh midday sun may be great for working on your tan at the beach but when it comes to photographing birds, well, not so much. We all prefer shooting under more favorable conditions early in the day when birds are more active, or at Golden Hour in late afternoon when the landscaped is bathed in beautiful warm light.

All photographers who shoot in the field understand why atmospheric conditions like drizzle or mist enables them to capture compelling images full drama and emotion. But what those times when Mother Nature fails to cooperate and you're greeted by clear skies?