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Ron Leach  |  Apr 22, 2025

Photo instructor Maike Born insists that "The magical Tone Curve is Lightroom's most powerful tool for unlocking the full potential of your edits." We bet that if you're not already taking advantage of this transformative technique, you definitely will be after watching the five minute tutorial below.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 22, 2025

One common reason for unimpressive photos is a lack of attention-grabbing contrast with weak highlights and shadows, along with an insufficient difference between these two crucial elements. Today's Lightroom tutorial from the popular PHLOG Photography YouTube channel explains how to deal with high-contrast images and achieve a wide range of tones from bright whites to deep blacks, and everything in between.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 21, 2025

Experienced photographers sympathize with the plight of those of you who are just getting started because all recall the early days when none of our images seemed to meet expectations. Today we're enlisting the aid of long-time Australian pro Lachlan Garutti to shortcut your learning curve in a big way.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 21, 2025

Inexperienced Photoshop users take note: There's actually a simple process for selecting and cutting out objects in a photo, and it's perfect for achieving impressive edits and making attention-grabbing composites. This simple workflow from Sandra D Imagery can become yours in the next five minutes.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 21, 2025

Are you struggling with overexposed or underexposed photos? If so you've come to the right place today, as instructor Anthony Crothers identifies three common errors made by beginners and then demonstrates how to fix them fast.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 17, 2025

The concept of depth of field describes one of the most important determinants of how your outdoor photographs will appear. If you've ever captured the identical scene with two different f/stop settings, you at least have an inkling of how this works.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 16, 2025

Before getting started on a project do you carefully select the most appropriate Adobe Camera Profile for the specific image at hand? If not, that's a shame, as you'll see in the following quick primer from instructor Mitch Lally. In fact, watching his video could be the most productive five minutes you spend today.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 15, 2025

We're all faced with a choice when it comes to photographing fast-moving subjects, whether they're birds in flight, sports subjects, shots of rambunctious kids or pets, or vehicles passing quickly through the frame. One option is to freeze the peak moment of action as it occurs, while the other is to intentionally blur the subject to create a unique, visual representation of speed.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 15, 2025

Spring is a favorite season among everyone who shoots outdoors, and many of the best opportunities can be pursued close to home. The trick is knowing what subjects to shoot and how to achieve optimum results in the camera, and that's the topic of the how-to video below from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 14, 2025

A firm understanding of Dynamic Range is super important for achieving optimum results, yet this key element  is often ignored. In fact, this crucial concept is one key to capturing well-balanced, high-quality images that make you proud.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 14, 2025

Do you understand the benefits of shooting in Manual mode, but you're still struggling to achieve the right combination of settings when photography birds?  If so, this tutorial from the Flying Parrot Photography YouTube channel will quickly simplify the process.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 14, 2025

Want to capture stunning ultra-wide photos with your iPhone? Most folks don't understand how to how to use the Panorama mode correctly, but this quick tutorial from the iPhone Photography School explains everything necessary to get the job done with ease.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 11, 2025

Adobe has updated Photoshop's frequently used Hue/Saturation tool, and this tutorial from  PHLEARN explores the myriad of improvements in less than 10 minutes. As you'll see, this latest version is quicker and easier to use, delivers precise results, and features a bold, new, intuitive interface.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 10, 2025

We're all looking for new ways to expand our repertoire and b&w infrared (IR) photography is a great technique for capturing awe-inspiring images with an otherworldly look. Today's quick tutorial with instructor Richard Herzog demonstrates how easy it is to get the job done in the camera.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 10, 2025

This tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel is different from others they share that typically take a deep dive into a single technique from beginning to end. Instead, the goal of today's episode is to provide an overview of Adjustment Layers in general and demonstrate why they should play a prominent role in your everyday Photoshop workflow.

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