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Ron Leach  |  Jan 21, 2025

This quick video from the Photo Genius YouTube channel tackles the issue of "wonky" leaning buildings that often detract from cityscapes and other outdoor scenes with structures (or tall trees) that appear to lean back away from the camera.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 29, 2024

This eye-opening tutorial from photographer Fil Nenna begins with a statement that you likely haven't heard in the past: "You won't get the sharpest photographs without this quick lens test." And just like that he grabbed our attention.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 28, 2025

Experienced Lightroom users understand why using local adjustments to control white balance can be one of the best ways to enhance colors in an image while maintaining a realistic look. And today's tutorial from pro Austin James Jackson provides a quick-and-effective method for getting the job done to perfection.

Dan Havlik  |  Oct 15, 2018

It took them long enough. That’s what some Photoshop/iPad users might be saying after hearing today at the Adobe MAX conference in Los Angeles that Adobe will finally be releasing a real version of Photoshop for the iPad in 2019.

Ron Leach  |  May 30, 2024

It's a fact that some landscape scenes look far more compelling in b&w, and if you've ever made a dramatic monochrome conversion you know how true this. We've previously featured tutorials on this topic, but this one from a pro who says, "I've cracked the code," takes a very different approach.

Ron Leach  |  May 05, 2021

Let’s face it: Some photographs simply look better in b&w, and we don’t always come to that realization until after examining our color images on the computer. That’s why most photographers shoot in color and make the conversion during the editing process, and some techniques work better than others.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 22, 2024

Shadows can be an important element for adding impact and drama to an image. Other times though, background shadows are simply an unwelcome distraction in images with a clean, minimalist look. In this Photoshop tutorial instructor Brendan Williams demonstrates a "sneaky selection trick" for eliminating shadows fast.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 28, 2017

We’re all familiar with the notion that lenses in the 85-105mm range are the best choices for portrait photography, supposedly because of the “natural” way they render a subject’s facial features. But in the video below, you’ll see why one pro prefers to use a longer telephoto zoom for portraiture. 

Ron Leach  |  Feb 21, 2018

Anita Sadowska is a professional fashion photographer based in Dublin, and in this quick tutorial she teams up with an experienced model to demonstrate simple posing techniques that will help you shoot boudoir photos at home like a pro.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 28, 2023

Winter is officially over and spring has finally sprung, and that means it’s time to pull out a macro lens and bone up on your skills. The quick video below provides five very helpful tips that are different from those we’ve discussed in the past.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 25, 2024

There's something truly magical about shooting a spectacular Golden Hour photo but capturing this epic moment in time can be more difficult than it sounds. Getting the light exactly right is one of the biggest challenges we face when shooting a sunrise and it's easy to fall short for a number of reasons.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 23, 2023

We’ve posted countless landscape tutorials in the past—some with so-called “rules” of composition, and others with tips from top pros. And guess what? Many of these lessons include very similar advice.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 03, 2023

Today one of our favorite wildlife photographers shares a secret he says significantly improves how the subject of an image is perceived. What makes this simple trick so powerful is that it can works wonders for just about any photo you shoot outdoors.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 27, 2017

The Cooperative of Photography (COOPH) is a unique web magazine and online store, and they just shared the video below with some gorgeous and vibrant images.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 05, 2020

If you want to add a creative twist to your portrait photographs, the quick tutorial below will do the trick. In just four minutes you’ll pick up a variety of clever DIY tips that will make portraiture more fun and exciting than ever.

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