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Ron Leach  |  Aug 19, 2025

The concept of color space is one of the most misunderstood topics in photography, and some shooters don't even realize that their camera offers a choice of options from which to choose. This quick tutorial from top pro John Gress clears up the confusion by explaining  the difference between Jpeg and Raw and when you should employ one or the other.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 19, 2025

Dynamic range is a key concept in photography that's important to understand if your goal is to create properly balanced images. This quick from James Feaver provides a couple straightforward secrets for precisely adjusting this essential component of every great shot.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 18, 2025

Even notable pros like Pierre T. Lambert occasionally pull out a smartphone to capture stunning images while traveling, and you can do the same by following his succinct advice in the comprehensive tutorial below. So don't settle for mere snapshots when all that's available is your mobile device.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 18, 2025

Photoshop's versatile Pen tool enables you to easily accomplish a wide variety of transformational edits from creating masks, to making accurate selection and shapes. And it works its magic quickly with uncanny precision.

 |  Aug 15, 2025

We're taking a look at a new masking feature that one pro describes as "hidden" because many Lightroom users don't know it exists. In barely four minutes you'll learn how powerful it is for enhancing skies, balancing color and light, and adding depth to your images with just a few clicks.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 14, 2025

A simple eye-catching vignette can often transform a good photograph into a great one by accentuating the main subject or object within the frame, whether you're capturing landscapes, wildlife images, or environmental portraits. Today's comprehensive guide from Eastern Shore Photo Instruction walks you through a simple step-by-step process for getting the job done with precision.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 14, 2025

We are excited to reveal the winners of the GuruShots' Macro Wonders photo challenge, where incredible detail and hidden beauty come to life through the lens. 

Ron Leach  |  Aug 14, 2025

Are you finally ready to give astrophotography a try and capture some spectacular  images of the sparkling nighttime sky? Whether you're new to the game or just looking for few quick tricks, this beginners guide will prepare you for challenge.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 14, 2025

Mitakon, the lens brand from Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics), opens a window into the fascinating world of "ultra macro." The image of an object is recorded on the camera's sensor up to 5X its actual size. Intriguing? Read on…

Ron Leach  |  Aug 13, 2025

According to the experts at the Exploring Photography YouTube channel there's a good chance that you've been wasting time behind the computer by taking the wrong approach to culling photos after you return from a shoot. This quick tutorial will dramatically speed up this chore so you can get back out in the field with a camera as soon as possible.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 13, 2025

You may have heard photographers discuss the popular concept of "bokeh" even if you don't know how to pronounce it. Simply put, the powerful technique enables you to accentuate the key subject in an image by understanding how to render out-of-focus areas with the frame.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 13, 2025

If you're unfamiliar with Lightroom's powerful Point Color tool, this comprehensive beginners guide from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel will set you straight. In barely 10 minutes you'll learn how to expand your workflow by gaining full control of the colors in your images.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 12, 2025

Canadian photographer Davey Gravy has completed an exhaustive review of hundreds of mobile apps for capturing both stills and videos. He first narrowed down the choices to 50, and today he presents what he says are the top six of the bunch.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 12, 2025

If you're new to post-processing and shy away from employing adjustment layers you're in for a big surprise. That's because these transformational tools are much easier to apply than you think. We'll bring you up to speed in the next four minutes and your workflow will instantly improve.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 11, 2025

This is another of our "fix-it-don't trash-it" post-processing tutorials than can quickly turn an unimpressive outdoor photograph into a spell-binding image that really grabs attention. In the video below you'll learn how to introduce natural-looking light to photos that don't quite make the grade.

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