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Ron Leach  |  Nov 12, 2024  | 

We've all come across an interesting scene that would make a spectacular shot in better light. Sometime the problem is a bland day, while other times your vantage point relative to the sun is not where you need it to be. In either case, this tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel demonstrates how to win the challenge—even if you have to create glorious light of your own during post-processing.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 12, 2024  | 

Macro photography provides a year-round opportunity for shooting stunning images, whether you subjects are budding flowers in the spring, insects during summer, or fascinating snowflakes in winter. If you've been disappointed with closeups in the past, this quick video  from the Wildlife with Rich channel will significantly boost your results.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 12, 2024  | 

Wonderful things begin to happen once the sun drops below the horizon, whether you're shooting in the field or on the streets near your home. Sparkling stars grace the sky, a moon often illuminates the landscape, and urban scenes that appeared boring during the day take on a magical look.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 08, 2024  | 

Have your ever dreamed about creating spectacular panorama photos that leave everyone speechless, but you don't know where to start? The solution is simple: Watch the following beginners guide that explains everything you need to know.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 06, 2024  | 

There are plenty of post-processing "tricks" out there, but many of them fail to perform as quickly and effectively as promised. This one, however, really delivers the goods, it takes barely a minute to explain, and it's easy enough for Lightroom users of all skill levels to employ.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 06, 2024  | 

Here's a frustrating and all-too-common dilemma: Your landscape photographs consistently lack punch, and nothing you've tried during the image-editing process seems to resolve the problem. Well, there's one very effective technique you may have missed, and that's what you'll learn in this tutorial from the popular PHLOG Photography YouTube channel.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 05, 2024  | 

This eye-opening tutorial begins with a provocative question: "Have you ever found yourself, camera in hand in hand, staring at some incredible lighting hitting a scene, only to waste so much time trying to configure your settings that you miss the light altogether?" Unfortunately this dilemma is rather common, but we're going to make it a thing of the past in video below.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 04, 2024  | 

Autumn is the favorite time of year for many experienced outdoor photographers because of the spectacular colors that paint the landscape. Unfortunately, our results sometimes fall short of expectations, and when they do it's easy to transform an OK image into a great one with a little help from Lightroom.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 01, 2024  | 

Do you struggle to perfectly blend your bracketed exposures in Photoshop or Lightroom? If so, this quick tutorial from Steve Arnold will help you get the job done to perfection.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 31, 2024  | 

There's quite a mystique about shooting in Manual mode, and if this works for you there's no reason to stop. But as you'll see in the video below, this "advanced" approach isn't always the most efficient way to shoot in the field.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 30, 2024  | 

Experienced wildlife photographers know how difficult it can be to capture critically sharp photographs of our feathered friends. And this challenge goes beyond subjects in flight because birds tend to be twitchy even when they're perched on a branch.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 28, 2024  | 

When first starting out we all faced a barrage of so-called "Rules of Photography" that supposedly would set us on the path for success. But as our skills evolved it became apparent that some of these rules we're meant to be ignored.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 24, 2024  | 

There are several camera settings that are important to understand in order to capture properly exposed images with other key attributes. According to landscape pro Brian Matiash, however, there's one setting in particular that plays a vital role in achieving the exact shot you envision. Care to take a guess?

Ron Leach  |  Oct 23, 2024  | 

There's a four-word motto that pretty much sums up the art of photography: Get the light right. Unfortunately that's easier said than done—especially when shooting outdoors under dull or uneven illumination. If you're willing to spend a few minute in Photoshop, however, it's not difficult to enhance what's there or introduce additional light of your own,.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 23, 2024  | 

Did you know that there's a "hidden" Lightroom profile that accentuates the color of fall foliage while retaining a realistic look? This tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel explains where to find it and how to put it to work.

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