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Ron Leach  |  Dec 05, 2024

According to one of our favorite post-processing instructors, "Blend If is one of Photoshop's best-kept secrets." This tutorial from the PHLEARN YouTube channel explains how it works and provides three ways to harness this technique to create eye-catching images with a stye of their own.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 05, 2024

That fluffy white stuff on the ground may look pretty but it poses some of the more difficult challenges for intrepid outdoor shooters, whether the task is landscapes, wildlife imagery, skiers on the slopes, or environmental portraits. This tutorial from the Light Meets Lens YouTube channel explains everything you need to know in barely eight minute for capturing snow scenes that look like they did in the field.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 04, 2024

One difference between pros and amateurs is that the former make fewer mistakes and rarely commit an error more than once. This tutorial from one of favorite instructors reveals three common mistakes that you may be committing repeatedly, and how to fix them once and for all.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 04, 2024

We hope you had an opportunity to watch our recent tutorial explaining how to boost the impact of photos captured after dark by incorporating water reflections in a scene whenever the opportunity arises. That story was so popular that we decided to bring you another powerful nighttime trick.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 03, 2024

This tutorial demonstrates the magic of a "Vaseline technique" that will impart a soft, dreamy look to just about any image you shoot. This method isn't exactly new, but it's rarely discussed among digital photographers who typically apply software filters to create special effects.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 03, 2024

We typically strive for photos with precise sharpness, vibrance, and impressive color balance when shooting outdoors. But in this tutorial from one of our favorite instructors you'll learn why and how a subdued foggy effect can draw attention by conveying an ethereal, atmospheric mood.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 03, 2024

Water reflections can be a powerful element when shooting after dark, transforming a ho-hum image into a money shot. This tutorial is another simple primer from the My Photo Journey YouTube channel, and it explains everything necessary for using reflections to boost the impact of a photo.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 02, 2024

Sometimes the light can be "as flat as a pancake" when shooting outdoors, and this common situation rarely bodes well for capturing impressive imagery. But if you do the best you can it's possible to transform a boring photo into something more special during post processing as you'll see in this video tutorial from the folks at The Photography Spot channel.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 02, 2024

It's sort of surprising that more photographers don't avail themselves of the all-important histogram when shooting and editing their work. One of our favorite landscape shooters puts it like this: "Understanding the histogram is key to mastering exposure and taking control of your photography."

Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 30, 2024

If you're lucky enough to have a genuine camera store within driving distance, count your blessings and cash in on their expertise. Today is Small Business Saturday, so shop local, grab lunch at a local spot and support the local businesses that make our communities unique.

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