Photoshop How To

When it comes to selections in Lightroom the task of creating "complex" masks doesn't have to be difficult if you follow the instructions in this tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel. And one way to get the job done to perfection is by using what one of our favorite prost-process experts calls a "hidden" Insect" tool.

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.

Sometimes the light can be "as flat as a pancake" when shooting outdoors, and this common situation rarely bodes well for capturing impressive imagery. But if you do the best you can it's possible to transform a boring photo into something more special during post processing as you'll see in this video tutorial from the folks at The Photography Spot channel.

Some photographers jump through a lot of image-editing hoops to replace boing skies that degrade the impact of landscape photos and other images shot outdoors. But some of us prefer the more natural approach of enhancing a sky rather than replacing it, and that's what you'll learn how to do in this easy Lightroom tutorial from the popular PHLOG Photograph YouTube channel.

Midtone contrast is often a key ingredient for making impactful outdoor photos, but the technique is often overlooked by inexperienced shooters. As one successful pro likes to say, "it's the secret sauce that makes many images feel more lifelike" and jump off the screen.

Nighttime can be the right time for capturing impressive outdoor photographs, when boring scenes often take on a magical appearance. But there's a challenge to overcome as the light dims, because so do the colors in a shot.

Friends or mentors have likely broached the concept of "low key photography," but you're uncertain what the term really means or how to capture images with a dramatic look that can be easily achieved if you know a few basic tricks. This straightforward primer discusses everything you need to know for getting the job done with simple gear.