Outdoor Photography How To

We typically strive for photos with precise sharpness, vibrance, and impressive color balance when shooting outdoors. But in this tutorial from one of our favorite instructors you'll learn why and how a subdued foggy effect can draw attention by conveying an ethereal, atmospheric mood.

Outdoor photographers are at the mercy of Mother Nature, and one aspect of a scene that can make or break an image is the appearance of the sky. Sometimes we confront dull overcast conditions, other times the sky is a flat blue, and perhaps the best situation is a bright blue sky with billowing clouds.

Photo fun when it's colder than a polar bear's tail and snowing like a feather pillow shoved into a woodchipper? Yes, it's possible. Winter is unavoidable, but the perils it presents can be greatly minimized. Here are some tips to keep you clicking in cold weather.

Mastering color selection is an essential post-processing skill, whether you're working on images captured in the field, indoor portraits, or a variety of other artist projects. Today's step-by-step primer from Obi-Wan Adobe demonstrates the power of two powerful Photoshop tools and illustrates how they'll enable you to achieve eye-catching results.

This time of year the beautiful winter wonderland provides great opportunities for enchanting nature photos. And even if you don’t live where snow blankets the ground, the barren landscape, devoid of spring, summer and fall foliage, is the perfect time for capturing stark, minimalist images.

There are all kinds of excuses for unappealing landscape photos: The sun is too bright, weather is awful, no clouds in the sky, dull, drab light—just to name a few. But if you’re serious about photography, and know your way around Photoshop, it’s time to stop complaining and transform these duds into something really special.

Wouldn't it be nice to monetize the love of photography without quitting your day job? Even if you don't cash in big, a few easy sales here and there will help you afford upgrading your gear while receiving some well-earned recognition in the process.