Photo How To

There's a common goal among all Photoshop users, whether they're just getting started or a post-processing expert; namely, making the most of all the appropriate tools so your enhancements look great and are accomplished quickly with a minimum of complexity.

Skillful composition is an essential attribute of all amazing photographs; especially when shooting complicated scenes in the field. Do things right and you're headed for success, but thoughtless framing will ruin an otherwise great scene.

So you've done all your post-processing homework and the results you achieve still leave something to be desired. What's up with that? According to instructor Steve Arnold, it may be because you're making five "huge" editing mistakes that are super easy to fix.

For those new to wildlife photography, birds provide a great opportunity for capturing impressive images. If you’re lucky enough to have a wildlife refuge nearby, that’s a great place to start. But you can also make some great photographs in your own backyard.

Yesterday we featured an eye-opening tutorial explaining iPhone camera settings and shooting techniques for capturing spectacular macro images. We're following that up today in an eight-minute lesson demonstrating five simple tips for using Lightroom mobile to process travel photo on the go.

Last week we featured a tutorial explaining a foolproof way to install, organize, and manage image-editing plugins so they work most efficiently for your specific needs. We're following that up today with what one pro says are "the five best plugins for Lightroom and Photoshop."

Many photographers prefer to shoot portraits outdoors, either because they don’t have a studio or they like the look achieved with available light. There’s a bit more to this method than you may think, but it’s all explained clearly in the behind-the-scenes video below.