Photoshop How To

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Ron Leach  |  Feb 11, 2025  | 

Some photographers intentionally introduce lens fare for creative purposes but most of the time our goal is to eliminate these unintended distractions. Doing so by conventional means can be a very arduous and time-consuming task, but today you'll learn an effective trick for getting the job done in seconds,

Ron Leach  |  Feb 11, 2025  | 

Today's Lightroom tutorial describes how to use the powerful Brush tool to take portrait photos to the next level by creating a soft, dreamy look. Be sure to take check it out, even if people pictures aren't your thing, because a solid understanding of this versatile technique is important for editing other types of imagery as well.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 10, 2025  | 

We regularly preach the necessity of taking a cautious approach when it comes to post- processing. After all, your goal is to enhance an image with subtlety, rather than make it worse with heavy-handed adjustments that result in "overcooked" results.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 10, 2025  | 

There's a frequently overlooked post-processing technique for accentuating colors in photographs captured in the field, and you'll learn why, why, and how to use it in today's seven-minute tutorial from the popular Sandra D Imagery YouTube Channel.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 10, 2025  | 

Dull, flat light is a common culprit when it comes to unimpressive wildlife and landscape photos, even if you nailed composition and focus. This straightforward tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel demonstrates a post-processing technique for making an eye-popping fix with a bright Golden-Hour effect.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 07, 2025  | 

If there's one overriding post-processing strategy it's to avoid image-killing mistakes by apply enhancements carefully and with restraint. That's because a heavy-handed approach often results in "overcooked" photos that have a strange relationship with reality.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 06, 2025  | 

Experienced landscape and nature shooters understand that pleasing colors are a major component of all successful images, but what should you do with dull images that were captured under flat and boring light? Simple: Follow the instructions in this tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 06, 2025  | 

If you haven't experienced the amazing power of Photoshop's Smart Objects tool you've come to the right place, because this eye-opening tutorial from the PHLEARN YouTube channel covers all the basics for getting started now.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 06, 2025  | 

It's a simple fact that some photos look more powerful in b&w, whether you're shooting landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, or other high-contrast scenes. And all modern digital cameras have a setting that enables you to do that directly.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 05, 2025  | 

Properly saturated colors can make or break a photo: Too much color makes images appear unnatural, while not enough may result in a dull or boring image. This quick Lightroom tutorial reveals an often ignored Light tool that enables you to quickly achieve the perfect compromise.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 04, 2025  | 

Vignettes are a great tool for improving the impact of photos captured indoors or out. They can help guide a viewer's eyes through an intricate scene and emphasize the primary element within the frame.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 04, 2025  | 

The affordable polarizing filter is a favorite accessory among experienced outdoor shooters because of the way it darkens blue skies, improves saturation, and eliminates unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces. All you have to do is turn the rotating ring until you see the effect you desire.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 04, 2025  | 

We've all captured photos with ugly noise artifacts that spoil an otherwise great shot—a problem that often occurs when using high ISO settings or shooting in low light. But don't be so quick to delete noisy photos because in the next five minutes you'll learn what one expert calls a "magic" Lightroom solution.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 03, 2025  | 

Today's post-processing tutorial is unusual because it doesn't involve improving the look of an image in any way; no color or exposure modifications, sharpening tricks, or any other enhancements. The quick video is important nonetheless because it demonstrates how to significantly streamline your workflow.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 30, 2025  | 

Adobe expert and educator Colin Smith is back with another quick-and-timely post-processing tutorial that anyone can master quickly. In this video he explains the concept behind Photoshop's new Frame tool capabilities. Then he walks you through the step-by step method for using them to advantage.

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