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Simplified Settings for Bird Photos in Manual Mode (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 14, 2025

Do you understand the benefits of shooting in Manual mode, but you're still struggling to achieve the right combination of settings when photography birds?  If so, this tutorial from the Flying Parrot Photography YouTube channel will quickly simplify the process.

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Breathtaking iPhone Panorama Photos Made Easy (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 14, 2025

Want to capture stunning ultra-wide photos with your iPhone? Most folks don't understand how to how to use the Panorama mode correctly, but this quick tutorial from the iPhone Photography School explains everything necessary to get the job done with ease.

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Photoshop's New Hue/Saturation Tool is a Gamechanger (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 11, 2025

Adobe has updated Photoshop's frequently used Hue/Saturation tool, and this tutorial from  PHLEARN explores the myriad of improvements in less than 10 minutes. As you'll see, this latest version is quicker and easier to use, delivers precise results, and features a bold, new, intuitive interface.

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Filthy Camera Gear? Safe Cleaning Hacks from a Pro (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 11, 2025

Yesterday we provided an important warning about the finite lifespan of your camera and why  it's essential that you check shutter count regularly to anticipate costly repairs, missed shots on location, or even a total breakdown. We're following up on that today with a couple less-dire maintenance hacks from pro Andy Rouse.

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Is Your Camera About to Die? How to Check Shutter Count Before It's Too Late (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 10, 2025

This quick tutorial from instructor Mark Denney begins with a question nobody wants to hear: "Is your camera secretly dying?" This disturbing concern has to do with the fact that every camera has a finite life span, and if you don't check the shutter count regulalrly you may be in for a rude awakening.

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In-Camera B&W Infrared Photos Made Easy (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 10, 2025

We're all looking for new ways to expand our repertoire and b&w infrared (IR) photography is a great technique for capturing awe-inspiring images with an otherworldly look. Today's quick tutorial with instructor Richard Herzog demonstrates how easy it is to get the job done in the camera.

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Why You Should Use Photoshop's Adjustment Layers to Fine-Tune Your Edits (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 10, 2025

This tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel is different from others they share that typically take a deep dive into a single technique from beginning to end. Instead, the goal of today's episode is to provide an overview of Adjustment Layers in general and demonstrate why they should play a prominent role in your everyday Photoshop workflow.

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Exposure Bracketing for Beginners: What, When, Why, Where, and How
Ron Leach  |  Apr 09, 2025

Exposure bracketing is a powerful technique that enables you to achieve a perfect exposure when shooting in difficult light, like complicated outdoor scenes with a wide range of tones from bright highlights to deep shadows. Today's comprehensive beginners guide comes to us from The School of Photography (TSoP)—an amazing source of online courses and a leading provider of education to schools and colleges in the UK.

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5 Huge Photo-Editing Mistakes That Are Easy to Fix (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 09, 2025

So you've done all your post-processing homework and the results you achieve still leave something to be desired. What's up with that? According to instructor Steve Arnold, it may be because you're making five "huge" editing mistakes that are super easy to fix.

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How to Use Shutter Speed for More Artistic Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 08, 2025

Last week we featured an interesting video from one of favorite wildlife and landscape photographers who insists that your camera's Aperture Priority mode is preferable to shooting in Manual for certain situations. We're following up on that today with a quick tutorial from Vanessa Joy who demonstrates how to use shutter speed to capture images with a variety of creative effects.

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