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Ron Leach  |  Nov 18, 2024  | 

Are you a new Photoshop user who feels overwhelmed by the apparent complexity of everything this comprehensive software can do? This is a common occurrence for anyone starting out, and today we'll simplify matters and eliminate much of the confusion so that you'll be able to proceed with confidence.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 18, 2024  | 

Friends or mentors have likely broached the concept of "low key photography," but you're uncertain what the term really means or how to capture images with a dramatic look that can be easily achieved if you know a few basic tricks. This straightforward primer discusses everything you need to know for getting the job done with simple gear.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 18, 2024  | 

We've covered a bunch of post-processing color matching techniques, some easier or more effective than others. Today we'll take a deep dive into  a powerful and often-ignored method that Photoshop users of all skill levels should understand.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 15, 2024  | 

AI Retouching is coming to Aftershoot soon, and you're invited to join the waitlist to become a beta tester.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 15, 2024  | 

The new AI-driven features in Zoner Photo Studio X elevate the platform directly to the professional photographer’s workstation. Even more important, ZPS X puts powerful pro tools into the hands of amateur enthusiasts who want pro results — at prices absolutely everyone can afford. Despite the amazing power, using ZPS X is easy enough even for smartphone-shooters to reap enormous benefits.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 14, 2024  | 

We're going to jump in our time capsule for a seven-minute trip back to the days of 35mm photography and discover how an old-school (and largely forgotten) sharpening technique is still valuable today. So grab your digital camera and climb aboard!

Ron Leach  |  Nov 13, 2024  | 

But here's the rub: When we turn to post processing to rehabilitate a problem image, here too there are several preventable mistakes that compromise the enhancements you make. This eight minute video from instructor Jalen Oban identifies nine of the most common errors made by Lightroom users, and then he demonstrates a better way.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 13, 2024  | 

There are always new techniques to learn whenever Adobe releases an update, with much of our attention focused upon the headline-grabbing new tools. However, it's also important to recognize when an update includes improvements to existing tool that make them faster and more effective.

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  | 

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  | 

We're always looking for methods that streamline the photo-editing process and get the job done faster without sacrificing image quality. The video below does that and more by explaining how you can automatically batch edit a selection of similar images using synchronization in Lightroom Classic.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 05, 2024  | 

Photoshop's oft-ignored Blend If feature is a hidden gem that enables you to create professional-level edits that are guaranteed to wow your audience. This tutorial from the Adobe Live youTube channel demystifies the process so that photographers of all skill levels can put it to use in minutes.

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