Ron Leach

Ron Leach  |  Sep 16, 2024

The autumnal equinox takes place Sunday, September 22 and marks the transition from summer to fall. Not only do weather patterns change and the days get increasing shorter, but the new season requires a different approach to nature and landscape photography.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 16, 2024

There's a common post-processing oversight that sacrifices the quality of every photograph you edit; namely making global adjustments to the entire photo rather than selective (otherwise known as local) enhancements to different areas within the frame.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 16, 2024

Most accomplished photographers pay close attention to their camera's histogram when shooting in the field because this simple graphic can be extremely helpful for balancing all the tones throughout a scene. But one respected pro insists that in certain situations, "the histogram may be lying to you and I'll show you why."

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 10, 2024

Experienced Lightroom users frequently turn to the versatile and easy-to-use Lens Correction and Transform tools when processing their images. If you're not up to speed we'll fix that today day with this comprehensive beginners guide from the folks at Eastern Shore Photo Instruction.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 10, 2024

Experienced photographers typically set their camera's Mode Dial to Manual or Aperture Priority for most of their work. But there's another option that's frequently overlooked and you'll learn exactly how it works and when to use it in the quick tutorial below.

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 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

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 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.

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