Dynamic range is a crucial concept in photography that describes the range of tones from the brightest highlights to the darkest shadows in an image. This comprehensive guide from the Hamed Photography YouTube channel explains how to enhance these attributes in the camera and during post processing.
Earlier today we featured a post-processing tutorial demonstrating seven pro tips for achieving cleaner, sharper landscape photos. But what if the root of your problem is a dirty senor in your camera? You'll learn a safe, quick, and straightforward remedy in this 10-minute explainer from the Camera Store TV YouTube channel.
It can be extremely challenging to capture accurately exposed photos of scenes with a wide range of brightness values from white to black and everything in between. This tutorial from the My Photo Journey YouTube channel explains how to get the job done in the camera by selecting the oft-ignored Spot Metering mode.
Magical things tend to happen once the sun drops below the horizon whether you're shooting in the field or on the street. If low-light photography isn't part of your repertoire, this basic guide will help you get started tonight.
It's a simple fact that some photos look more powerful in b&w, whether you're shooting landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, or other high-contrast scenes. And all modern digital cameras have a setting that enables you to do that directly.
We recently featured a quick tutorial explaining how to use Tone Curve post-processing tools to rehabilitate poorly-exposed photographs. But most photographers prefer getting things right in the camera, and that's what you'll learn how to do in the next six minutes.
Most photographers are gear freaks who chase the latest and greatest imaging innovations, and new cameras tend to be near the top of everyone's list. Maybe you finally want to make the switch from a DSLR to a mirrorless model, or perhaps you want a full-frame camera with more resolution.
Are multiple exposures a happy accident or a stroke of creative genius? Well, that depends if you created the image with intention or if it was a fortunate mistake. This tutorial from the Adorama TV YouTube channel explains everything you need to know for giving images a unique look by creating impressive double exposures in the camera.
Modern digital cameras are technological marvels capable of creating amazing images and chockfull of innovative features. But dammit, there are a few things manufacturers could add that would enhance the overall electronic photography experience for us all. Here's my Top Ten list. What's on yours?
You've likely heard a million times that you should forget about Jpegs and always shoot in the Raw file format. But is this really true? According to this tutorial from the Photography Explained YouTube channel, the answer isn't is clear or definitive as you've been led to believe.
Are you consistently struggling to achieve accurate focus when shooting nature and wildlife photos under acceptable conditions in the field? If so, there's a good chance that your camera settings and focusing skills aren't up to par.
Instructor Ejaz Khan makes this bold claim: "Spot Metering is the ultimate tool for photographers aiming to master the creative use of light." In this 13-minute episode you'll learn when, why, and how to harness this technique for unmatched exposure control with precision.
If you're under the impression that a high-end camera is required for fast and precise focus, well, think again, because we're going to dispel that common excuse in the next 10 minutes. The good news is that you can achieve super sharp photos with whatever camera you own by using the pro techniques demonstrated below.
Accurate Colors are an essential component of every image you capture unless, of course, monochrome is your thing. To get everything right it's important to understand the Color Space settings that are available, and how they impact your work.
It's sort of surprising that more photographers don't avail themselves of the all-important histogram when shooting and editing their work. One of our favorite landscape shooters puts it like this: "Understanding the histogram is key to mastering exposure and taking control of your photography."