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Ron Leach  |  May 08, 2025

Lately we've been featuring tutorials that highlight the versatility of older post-processing tools that have fallen by the wayside as Adobe continues to add new headline-grabbing features to Photoshop, Lightroom, and Adobe Camera Raw (ACR). We're doing this again today in the following video that describes why you should take another look at the efficient High Pass filter sharpening tool.

Ron Leach  |  May 07, 2025

Are you ready to level up your nature and wildlife photography with the gear you already own? If so, stay tuned because in the next 10 minutes you'll learn 10 field-tested tips and techniques used by pros to capture stunning photos of birds and mammals. You'll also see how to embellish landscape photos when there are animals within the frame.

Ron Leach  |  May 06, 2025

Today's how-to video from the Hamed Photography YouTube channel explores one of the most fundamental concepts in photography; namely the f/stop setting you choose. Hamed is a successful pro whose straightforward tutorials are designed to help elevate your skills, master important shooting techniques, and introduce you to the world of visual storytelling.

Ron Leach  |  May 06, 2025

Abobe has provided photographers with exciting new features for removing distractions as Photoshop continues to evolve, and we've covered most of them in the past. But as all of us become enamored with these innovative capabilities we tend to ignored older tools that can still be very helpful.

Ron Leach  |  May 06, 2025

Most photographers are intrigued by the prospect of capturing exotic animals in their natural environment, but many of us lack the time or means to book a safari abroad. The next best thing is a trip to the local zoo where you can make some great shots, work on your skills, and get prepared for shooting in the field.

Ron Leach  |  May 05, 2025

All photographers strive for perfectly sharp photos, and this task can often be difficult depending on the subject at hand and the situation we confronts. Consistently achieving precise focus isn't about owning a great camera, but rather understanding how autofocus really works and knowing how to use it properly and the best settings to use.

Ron Leach  |  May 02, 2025

There's a common goal among all Photoshop users, whether they're just getting started or a post-processing expert; namely, making the most of all the appropriate tools so your enhancements look great and are accomplished quickly with a minimum of complexity.

Ron Leach  |  May 01, 2025

Is image cropping just a technical fix, or a creative tool that can completely transform your photography? According to pro Ejaz Khan, the latter is the correct answer, and he demonstrates why and how in the 10 minute tutorial below.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 30, 2025

It's not often that a helpful post-processing trick slips by Adobe impresario Matt Kloskowksi, and there's a good chance that you may have missed it too. This technique isn't exactly new but it's quick, easy, very effective, and it's takes barely five minutes to learn.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 30, 2025

Color theory is a universal language used by artists, filmmakers, designers, and well-informed photographers to imbue creations with their unique vision. The video below from expert Paul Kay explains why this essential concept should be top of mind whenever there's a camera in your hand.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 29, 2025

Here's a common scenario that many of us have faced on occasion: You travel to a distant location that you'll likely never visit again and get totally skunked by the weather despite the numerous opportunities that abound. We not talking about rain or storms, but rather boring blue skies every single day.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 29, 2025

We all love photographing birds, whether we're shooting a local reserve, a nearby park, or even in the comfort of our backyard. Unfortunately, there's a common focusing problem that occurs when the subject is perched among tree branches that can easily fool a camera's AF system.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 28, 2025

Don't be fooled by the brevity of this tutorial from instructor Steve Arnold because he insists that his handful of editing tips are essential for every landscape photographer to understand. He says he was unaware of all five techniques when first getting started with post processing, and the quality of his work suffered as a result.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 28, 2025

Experienced Lightroom users understand why using local adjustments to control white balance can be one of the best ways to enhance colors in an image while maintaining a realistic look. And today's tutorial from pro Austin James Jackson provides a quick-and-effective method for getting the job done to perfection.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 28, 2025

We spend a lot of time discussing why your camera's Aperture Priority mode is so powerful, and why it's the choice of many pros. But this tutorial from the Newcastle Photography College takes a contrarian view when it comes to boosting the creativity of your images.

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