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Ron Leach  |  Oct 17, 2022  | 

Landscape photography can be very challenging for a variety of reasons, including complicated scenes with numerous objects, a wide range of tones throughout the frame, and a broad density range from light to dark. These same variables can make the image-editing task difficult as well.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 17, 2022  | 

Are you having difficulty achieving correct exposures when shooting travel and nature images? Perhaps that’s because you’re not taking advantage of the one accessory that most experienced landscape photographers never leave home without.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 14, 2022  | 

There are numerous “rules” of photography and some are meant to be broken—including a few of the most familiar. But as you’ll see in the eye-opening video below from a trusted pro, you can avoid sabotaging images by using an oft-ignored trick.

Henry Anderson  |  Oct 14, 2022  | 

We always enjoy when pro photographer Lindsay Adler explains how she create one of her stunning images and the below video is no exception. In the clip at the bottom of this post, Adler walks you through the process of how she shot a head-turning boudoir photo inspired by the look and vibe of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 13, 2022  | 

There are several ways to create cutouts of an image, some more complicated than others. In the tutorial below from Photoshop Café you’ll learn what one pro says are the best Photoshop settings to use.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 13, 2022  | 

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when viewing low-light landscape photos with impressive sun stars? Most likely it’s this: “The photographer either used a lens filter or created the effect during the editing process.

Henry Anderson  |  Oct 12, 2022  | 

Understanding masks and masking techniques are essential to understanding how to use Lightroom to edit your photos. But Lightroom masks aren't all they're cracked up to be and you can easily misuse them, which will damage your photos.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 12, 2022  | 

Last week we featured the first of a two-part beginners guide to nature and wildlife photography from expert Janine Krayer—a photographer and instructor who spends much of her time teaching workshops and photographing exotic animals in the wilds of Africa.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 12, 2022  | 

Those who use Lightroom know there’s a lot going on under the hood, with a myriad of features that go unused. Perhaps you ignore these tools because they don’t fit your workflow, or maybe they’re just too complicated for your needs.

Henry Anderson  |  Oct 11, 2022  | 

Shooting a macro photo is sometimes half the battle. If you have a close-up image of a bug or a flower that looks a little flat, photographer Andrew Lanxon shares his seven easy macro editing tips for beginners (or experts) using Lightroom in the video below.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 11, 2022  | 

OK, listen up. If you’re rolling your eyes because “real photographers use real cameras,” we have two suggestions for you to consider: Either replace your five-year-old phone or watch the tutorial below. Then, if you’re still not convinced, go ahead and ridicule mobile photography all you want.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 11, 2022  | 

Regardless of the type of images you shoot most throughout the year, the gorgeous warm tones of autumn landscape scenes are simply too good to pass up. If you’ve tried before, you know that certain lighting conditions can make beautiful fall colors appear less intense than you’d like.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 07, 2022  | 

We’ve all been taught to avoid shooting in direct sunlight whenever possible, to avoid blown-out highlights, harsh contrast, washed-out colors, unflattering shadows, and models with squinty eyes. In the shooting and editing tutorial below, you’ll earn how to meet these challenges and achieve beautiful photos.

Henry Anderson  |  Oct 07, 2022  | 

If you've never taken or posed for a boudoir photo before, check out the quick tips video below from fashion photographer Bonnie RzM. It offers great advice for bedroom photography beginners.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 06, 2022  | 

The best images immediately grab a viewer’s attention and direct their eyes through a scene. In the tutorial below you’ll learn a simple compositional trick for creating photographs with maximum impact

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