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Ron Leach  |  May 21, 2025

Focal length is one of the most essential concepts in photography, and a firm understanding of how it works is crucial when choosing the proper lens for a specific scene. Most photographers know that focal length determines the magnification of a subject within the frame, but there's more to consider than this.

Ron Leach  |  May 20, 2025

One of the foremost photography challenges is learning how to properly evaluate the light in a scene and arrive at a perfectly balanced exposure. If you find this a struggle, the tutorial below from pro Gil Kreslavsky explains everything you need to know in the next 11 minutes.

Ron Leach  |  May 20, 2025

Whenever Photoshop gets an update it's easy to concentrate on headline-grabbing features while overlooking other new and important capabilities that aren't considered as "revolutionary" but important nonetheless. Today's eye-opening tutorial from Adobe expert Julieanne Kost reveals 10 recent upgrades that are deserving of note.

Shutterbug Staff  |  May 20, 2025

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Ron Leach  |  May 19, 2025

Lightroom boasts a bewildering array of powerful tools, but some of them are difficult to find. In fact, instructor James Feaver says that, "unless you've been using Lightroom for a very long time, you may not even know they exited to begin with. And today I'm going to share my seven favorites."

Ron Leach  |  May 19, 2025

If you're not taking advantage of lens filters, this tutorial from one of our favorite instructors might just change your mind and enable you to capture outdoor photographs with a unique attention-grabbing look. These transformational accessories are among the most affordable there are and you'll learn which ones Simon d'Entremont says you should have in your bag.

Ron Leach  |  May 19, 2025

Experienced outdoor photographers understand why shooting into the sun is a sure-fire way to capture attention-grabbing images with a unique look. Achieving correct exposures can be challenging for beginners who don't understand the technique, but this tutorial from the Wildlife with Rich YouTube channel quickly demystifies this process so you can get in on the action today.

Ron Leach  |  May 16, 2025

Are you struggling to capture perfectly exposed photos with balanced tones, deep shadows, and highlights full of detail? It a common problem that we often address in post-processing tutorials. Today, however, we're taking a close look at how a camera's meter-mode setting will greatly impact the look and feel of every image you shoot.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 16, 2025

This short Q&A with Karen Williams contains four insightful gems of advice that might help you fulfill your photographic ambitions to unimaginable levels. Dive in! It's a three-minute read that could constructively shift your focus and put you smackdab on the track to success.

Ron Leach  |  May 15, 2025

You're missing out on some great opportunities if, like other photographers, you always avoid shooting in harsh middy sun. There's no doubt that Blue Hour and Golden Hour can both be described as "prime time," but hard light offers bold shadows and strong highlights that deliver dramatic imagery if you understand what to do.

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