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Ron Leach  |  Sep 10, 2024  | 

Today's eye-opening Photoshop tutorial is super interesting for a couple reasons: First, you'll learn how to use an unfamiliar tool that can deliver spectacular results. Then there's our grumpy instructor who's miffed because he didn't know about this transformative technique until recently.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 09, 2024  | 

Landscape photos with overexposed highlights are a common problem with scenes that include a wide range of tones that exceed the dynamic range of your camera. This tutorial from the Photography Explained YouTube channel  provides a handful of simple tips for avoiding "those annoying big white patches in your images that are totally devoid of detail."

Ron Leach  |  Sep 09, 2024  | 

Regular maintenance of your photo equipment is a crucial but oft-ignored task if you don't want to suffer a malfunction when shooting far from home, and the process involves more than superficial cleaning. This tutorial from the Be More, Do More, Have More channel is a very helpful guide for giving your gear the delicate care it deserves.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 09, 2024  | 

Are you dissatisfied with the images you shoot of birds and other forms of wildlife? If so, you've come to the right place today. The video below provides a handful of pro techniques that are guaranteed to up your game—regardless the gear you currently own or the level of your skills.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 07, 2024  | 

Masking is a powerful method for enhancing outdoor photos by balancing the tones throughout a scene. Unfortunately, this transformative technique is overlooked by inexperienced users who consider it too advanced for their rudimentary skills.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 06, 2024  | 

This Photoshop tutorial demonstrates a game-changing hack for transforming landscape images from boring to amazing faster than you ever thought possible. The technique only requires two quick clicks and barely four minutes to demonstrate.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 06, 2024  | 

Do you understand the difference between Lightroom's HSL and Calibrations tools, how each one works, and which method provides the best results when processing different types of landscape and nature images? If not, this 12-minute tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel will clarify any questions you may have.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 05, 2024  | 

Do you have a lens that rubs you the wrong way because the degraded rubber on the barrel is faded? If so, you can easily restore it to its former glory by watching this six-minute from the Be More, Do More, Have More channel.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 05, 2024  | 

Levels and Curves are  among the most important and basic post-processing tools, but do you understand the difference and when one method works better than the other for optimum results? If not, all your questions will be answered by watching this seven minute tutorial designed for beginners.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 04, 2024  | 

This tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel will be really helpful the next time you capture seascapes or landscape photos from the shore of a lake. As instructor Christian Mohrle says, "This Lightroom trick will make water reflections "POP!"

Ron Leach  |  Sep 04, 2024  | 

Nobody wants soft photos and there are several ways to sharpen things up in Lightroom depending upon the task at hand. In this 5-minute tutorial from one of our favorite post-processing experts you learn to use Capture Sharpening and how this method differs from Output Sharpening.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 04, 2024  | 

There are numerous so-called "rules" of photography, and one of the most common is to always shoot at ISO 100 whenever possible. This notion is particularly prevalent among landscape photographers who strive for optimum image quality and the maximum amount of detail in every image they shoot.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 03, 2024  | 

Adobe is constantly updating Photoshop with improved features, new tools, and other capabilities that enhance the image-editing process. Every time they do it's necessary to change a few key settings and modify your everyday workflow—a task that many photographers neglect.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 03, 2024  | 

This comprehensive tutorial from the Photographic Eye YouTube channel is for those of you whose images lack the drama and impact that's required for an outstanding shot. You'll learn how to employ shadows, silhouettes and interesting shapes to transform photo in a very compelling way.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 30, 2024  | 

Lately we've increased our coverage of mobile imaging as more and more photographers occasionally rely upon a smartphone for "serious" work. The iPhone Photography School is a great source of tutorials—whether you shoot Golden Hour sunsets, everyday moments, portraits, or even expansive landscapes.

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