Outdoor Photography How To

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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  | 

There's nothing more frustrating than capturing a great scene and discovering that your photos lack critical focus. If this happens to you on a regular basis, pay close attention to the following tutorial from the E-Squared YouTube channel run by two twin sisters who post weekly videos with straightforward photography advice.

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.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 22, 2024  | 

So you've thought about trying your hand at creating expansive panorama photos, but you assumed this interesting technique was beyond your shooting and editing skills. We're going to dispel that misconception with the beginners guide below.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 22, 2024  | 

Dynamic range is one aspect of nature and wildlife photography that many photographers fail to grasp, and it has a big impact on just about every image you shoot. Today's tutorial from the Birdman Photography YouTube channel demystifies the concept and explains why "you don't need a Master's degree in the subject to understand it."

Ron Leach  |  Oct 21, 2024  | 

Do you understand the difference between a camera's optical viewfinder (OVF), electronic viewfinder (EVF), sand shooting in Live-View mode? There are important distinctions that affect how you work, and this tutorial from the Adorama TV YouTube channel explains everything you need to know.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 21, 2024  | 

Sometimes when photographing wildlife at a game reserve, the zoo (or even in the field) there's a fence between you and your subject that really messes up a shot. In this quick tutorial from Photoshop PixelFie you'll learn how to effortlessly remove these unwanted distractions.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 18, 2024  | 

Early last week we brought you an overview of Photoshop 2025 as soon as the long-awaited update was released. Since then we've begun to roll out detailed tutorials on how each of these intriguing capabilities, and others that may have grabbed less attention, actually work in practice.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 18, 2024  | 

One of the most valuable updates to the iPhone 16 camera is that it can now capture eye-popping macro photos and videos. Previously this was a feature only available on Apple's Pro models, but it's now trickled down the base iPhone 16 and 16 Plus.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 17, 2024  | 

Have you ever wondered why your photos look sort of ridiculous after dropping a person or object into the scene? One common culprit is that you neglected to evaluate the light and add realistic shadows where they belong.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 17, 2024  | 

So you're thinking about retiring your trusty DSLR because that's what everybody's been doing. After all, that's the undeniable trend of our industry, with very few new DSLRs on the market and even fewer coming down the pipeline.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 17, 2024  | 

Earlier this week we brought you a quick overview of Photoshop 2025 and reviewed what one expert says are the update's top features. Today's tutorial from Blue Lightning TV Photoshop takes a close look at two new filters that should be added to your workflow ASAP.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 16, 2024  | 

Are you interested in taking a crack at bird photography but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you've been at this for a while and the images you've made just don't hit the mark. In either case, the basic tutorial below will set you on the path to success.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 16, 2024  | 

Here's an outside-the-box Photoshop tutorial from an Australian photographer who specializes in post-processing techniques that add imagination and creativity to her whimsical imagery. The video begins with this simple question: "Why use a Grey Layer (we'll stick with her Aussie spelling) in Photoshop?"

Ron Leach  |  Oct 15, 2024  | 

Complex landscape scenes can be extremely difficult to capture and edit because of the many elements and tonal values involved. Today's tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel reveals the "biggest mistake" you can make when editing these types of images.

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