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Photo Basics: Demystifying Off-Camera Flash with Simple Speedlights or Small Studio Strobes (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 24, 2017

Many photographers shoot exclusively with available light because they’re intimidated by what they fear are the complexities of using supplemental light sources. And while complicated studio setups can require specialized expertise, shooting with simple speedlights or small studio strobes is actually quite simple.

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Here’s How to Shoot Dramatic Silhouette Photographs Under Harsh Midday Light (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 24, 2017

It’s often difficult to make compelling images when shooting in the middle of the day under harsh lighting condition. But in the video below you’ll learn how to make use of contrast to create dramatic silhouettes.

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Landscape Photography Tips: One Pro’s Workflow from Planning a Trip to the Final Edit (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 23, 2017

There’s a lot more to making great landscape photos than being in the right place at the right time and snapping the shutter. In the video below, top pro Matt Granger reveals his complete workflow from planning a trip and gear selection to location scouting, capturing an image, and making the final edit.

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Use These 4 FREE Lightroom Templates to Create Simple Eclipse Photo Composites (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 23, 2017

OK, so you did your homework, picked up some eclipse glasses, bought a solar filter to protect you camera, and shot a bunch of photos of the epic event that look pretty much like those captured by millions of other photographers. Now what?

 

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How NOT to Clean Your Camera Unless You Need a Really Expensive Paperweight (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 23, 2017

There are a variety of technician-approved methods for cleaning a camera’s sensor, but the cringeworthy video below is definitely not one of them. And just in case you’re watching this “tutorial” with the volume turned down and you are seriously lacking in common sense, what you see below is meant to be humor.

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Learn How to Use Lightroom’s Dehaze Feature to Save Images You Thought Were Trash (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 18, 2017

You can’t really blame your camera for the occasional washed out image you discover on a memory card after returning from a shoot. There’s simply no getting around the fact that those sad mistakes are the result of operator failure; i.e. you!

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WARNING: Google Says the Watermarks That “Protect” Your Images Can Be Automatically Erased
Ron Leach  |  Aug 18, 2017

Many photographers use visible watermarks on the images they post online or license through stock photo agencies as a means of protecting their copyrights and preventing the unauthorized use of their work. Yet in a newly released blog post, researchers at Google say that automated algorithms can erase this protection and provide unfettered access to watermarked images.

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Here’s Why Monday’s Rare Total Solar Eclipse Will Totally Blow Your Mind! (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 18, 2017

Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past year you’re undoubtedly aware that on Monday we’ll witness the first coast-to-coast total eclipse of the sun since 1918. If you’re among the many cynics who say, “I’m not interested in shooting the same photograph as millions of other photographers,” the outstanding short video below may cause you to reconsider.

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Four Photographers, One Model, and a Bunch of Cool Images: Episode #4 in a Viral Series (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 17, 2017

It’s always interesting to see how different photographers approach the same assignment. Even when shooting similar subject matter, results can vary widely based upon the personal style of each photographer and the equipment they bring to the task

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How to Capture the Magic of Sunrises & Sunsets with Exposure Blending in Photoshop (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 17, 2017

Sunsets and sunrises are among the most popular scenes to shoot; yet photographers are often disappointed with their results because of the difficult lighting conditions involved. If you want to make sure your images are as spectacular as what you witnessed through the viewfinder, watch the detailed tutorial below.

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