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Ron Leach  |  Aug 20, 2024  | 

Yesterday we debunked a popular myth that shooting in Manual mode is the only way to capture great images. Today we're going that route again by addressing the conventional wisdom that Raw files are always better than Jpegs.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 19, 2024  | 

Shutterbug readers are always enthusiastic about Julieanne Kost's post-processing tutorials because of her vast knowledge of all things Adobe and her uncommon knack for simplifying seemingly complicated concepts and task. In the next four minutes she demonstrates a foolproof method for enhancing images with Lightroom's Presence Sliders.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 16, 2024  | 

We've had discussions in the past about how a heavy-handed approach to post processing can be worse than no editing at all and can really mess up an otherwise nice shot. There are also times that problem occur because of a failure to understand how common tools work, and this often results in easy-to-correct mistakes

Ron Leach  |  Aug 16, 2024  | 

If you've ever tried removing extremely complex objects from an image, you probably tried doing so using Generative Fill. It's likely that the results you received weren't up to par because Gen Fill often delivers poor results no matter how many times you try. In fact, in some circumstances like this one it may even replace objects rather than eliminate them.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 15, 2024  | 

One great way to gain recognition for your hard-earned work is to hang framed, oversized prints in your home or office where you can enjoy them too. But there are a few thing to know before sending files off to the lab so that they can deliver the best possible output.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 15, 2024  | 

If you're looking for a post-processing technique that will take your landscape photos to the next level, this Lightroom tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel is exactly what you need. You'll learn how to create "magical light" and introduce vibrant colors so that your images seem to jump off the screen.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 15, 2024  | 

Outdoor photographs often need local adjustments to balance a bright sky against a dark background, or when one side of an image is brighter than the other. The trick is using Lightroom's Linear Gradient tool to create soft transitions in a fading pattern to make the necessary enhancements.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 14, 2024  | 

A primary goal of all photographers is to capture images with accurate colors, unless a special effect is the name of the game. When it comes to editing photos with skewed hues, Lightroom's White Balance tools are often sufficient for getting things right.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 13, 2024  | 

This interesting post-processing tutorial demonstrates how to use Photoshop's Radial Blur filter with the option of Zoom to accentuate motion in a way that conveys a dynamic impression of speed. As instructor Pablo Garcia says, "this is a great choice for giving our photos a sense of movement towards the inside of the image."

Ron Leach  |  Aug 12, 2024  | 

Most photographers would agree that our craft is all about striving for a perfect shot. And many times that involves capturing what the great Henri Cartier-Besson referred to as "the decisive moment." The ultimate goal is to get things right in the camera, but this Photoshop tutorial is all about what one pro describes as "cheating the perfect moment."

Ron Leach  |  Aug 12, 2024  | 

Experienced Photoshop and Lightroom users understand the difference between enhancing images in a realistic way and ruining an otherwise nice shot by creating an "overcooked" effect. This quick tutorial from the Yorkshire Photo Walks YouTube channel explains where to draw the line.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 09, 2024  | 

We're always on the lookout for post-processing techniques that imbue photos with a unique look that stands out from other images you’ve captured in the past. This quick Lightroom tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel provides a quick and effective method for giving landscape photos a beautiful soft appearances that differs greatly from the more common sharp-and-vibrant approach.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 08, 2024  | 

There are two main reasons that some photographers hesitate to give indoor boudoir photography a try, one being the misconception that complicated (and expensive) lighting equipment is required.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 07, 2024  | 

Have you ever looked at one of your landscape photographs and thought to yourself, "I wish I would have captured this image in monochrome?" Well, all is not lost as you'll see in this tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel that demonstrates how easy it is to convert a color image to b&w and enhance it in Lightroom for maximum effect.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 07, 2024  | 

This tutorial begins with an important question for those of you who shoot in the field: "Do you have a problem dealing with situations where it doesn't matter what you do and your photos still have blown-out highlights or darks crushed into black with absolutely no detail? If so, this tutorial from Canadian pro Simon d'Entremont is just what you need.

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