Photo How To

Blend modes can be very confusing for inexperienced Lightroom and Photoshop users, and this quick tutorial with Nicholas Warner cuts through the grease by demonstrating the only ones nature photographers really need. This is what he says regarding the plethora of Blend modes available: "There are 27 of them, they have confusing names, and I'm here to let you know which ones are actually useful for nature photography."

The video below from instructor Brendan Williams begins with a quote that will stop you in your tracks: "Throw everything you know about sharpening out the window because there's only one sharpening tool in Photoshop you need for pro results, but it's hidden in an unlikely place."

Yesterday we brought you a revealing close-up photography guide with time-proven techniques for capturing breathtaking photographs of wildflowers. We're following up on that today with a quick overview of five accessories that a macro photography expert say are his favorites.

Modern digital cameras feature very sophisticated light metering systems, but the exact purpose of various modes can be difficult to decipher. All that advanced technology can be for naught unless you understand which setting to use when.

If you're ready for an impressive burst of color, look no further than this comprehensive tutorial from a very notable British pro who demonstrates his secrets for capturing the ephemeral beauty of wildflowers—subjects that expert Tony Howell refers to as "nature's tiny masterpieces."

Today's quick tutorial from the Focus Photo School provides a quick-and-easy Lightroom solution to a common dilemma faced by street shooters and other photographers devoted to capturing compelling images of the urban landscape; namely, those image-killing reflections that occur when shooting through plate glass windows.

Very few experienced landscape photographers head out in the field without a polarizing filter in their bag. That's because these affordable accessories can be used to darken pale skies, enhance saturation, and remove unwanted reflections that spoil a shot.