Outdoor Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Feb 19, 2025  | 

How often have you been out in the field, captured what you thought was a truly spectacular image, and returned home to pull it up on the computer—only to find that the photo is painfully unsharp? If you're like the rest of us, you've suffered this disappointment more than one or twice.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 16, 2024  | 

Have you ever captured an image that looked like a pixelated mess, either because your camera was inadvertently set to low resolution or you cropped the photo excessively? If so, this tutorial from the Bazillions instructional YouTube channel  is just what you need, as it explores the fascinating world of AI upscaling.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 10, 2019  | 

Superzoom cameras are wildly popular but a bit misunderstood. They have fantastic zoom ranges, that’s obvious, but there’s much more to them than that. Here are our favorite tips for shooting Urban Animals with a superzoom camera.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 10, 2024  | 

Experienced photographers typically set their camera's Mode Dial to Manual or Aperture Priority for most of their work. But there's another option that's frequently overlooked and you'll learn exactly how it works and when to use it in the quick tutorial below.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 14, 2021  | 

Photoshop recently added a Sky Replacement Tool for processing images with boring skies. If you’re one of those photographers who rebel against such drastic measures, this tutorial is for you.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 26, 2023  | 

Ask any landscape photographer to name two filters they can't live without, and the answer is likely to be a polarizer and a neutral density (ND) filter. The video below concentrates on the former, explaining how this affordable tool can really add impact to just about any image you shoot outdoors.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 30, 2023  | 

It seems like every time we post a tutorial about the use of external flash we receive a bunch of comments from photographers who insist on shooting with available light—despite the fact that this approach doesn't always deliver the best possible results in certain situations.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 19, 2021  | 

Most photographers reach for a wide-angle lens when shooting nature and landscape photos. But if you want your images to stand out from the rest, it’s time to give your telephoto lens a try.

Ron Leach  |  May 06, 2025  | 

Today's how-to video from the Hamed Photography YouTube channel explores one of the most fundamental concepts in photography; namely the f/stop setting you choose. Hamed is a successful pro whose straightforward tutorials are designed to help elevate your skills, master important shooting techniques, and introduce you to the world of visual storytelling.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 01, 2023  | 

What if you were told you there is a much better way to focus, and pros use it all the time for faster, more precise subject acquisition? If we just grabbed your attention, read on to see how it's done.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 23, 2024  | 

One foolproof method for capturing amazing outdoor photographs is to include contrasting elements in a composition to boost visual impact. According to instructor John Pedersen, this technique is "a sure-fire way to grab interest and create stunning photographs."

Ron Leach  |  Feb 23, 2023  | 

Dodging and burning is a traditional darkroom technique that can be used with great success using software in today’s digital era. These easy-to use tools enable you to selectively adjust different areas of an image to arrive at a balanced exposure.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 14, 2022  | 

Landscape photography involves several challenges, not the least of which is arriving at a correct exposure. That’s because nature scenes, especially those shot with a wide-angle lens, may include a very wide range of tones from bright highlights to deep shadows, and skies that often fall somewhere in between.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 05, 2023  | 

If you're looking for a way to optimize the range of focus throughout an image the tutorial below explains the best way to get the job done, and it works for just about any type of photos you make. We refer to this technique as "bracket and stack it" and it's not difficult to do.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 11, 2023  | 

We've all been told to avoid shooting on bright sunny days or when the sun is high in the sky because contrasty light is the enemy of great photos. While there's some truth to this rule, harsh conditions also present opportunities for capturing great images.

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